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- Thru-Hole Actobotics to Threaded goBILDA Pattern Adaptor (16-6)SKU: GB-1206-0016-0006 Brand: goBildaThe thru-holes on this adaptor align with the 0.77" pattern of the Actobotics build-system. 6-32 screws or 6-32 locknuts (5/16” hex-size).....
- Threaded Actobotics to Thru-Hole goBILDA Pattern Adaptor (16-7)SKU: GB-1206-0016-0007 Brand: goBildaThe thru-holes on this adaptor align with the 16mm pattern found on almost every goBILDA part but are slotted outward for edge-case.....
- 1401 Series 2-Side, 2-Post Clamping Mount (43mm Width, 22mm Bore)SKU: GB-1401-0043-0022 Brand: goBildaThe 22mm Bore 2-Side, 2-Post Clamping Mount is perfect for mounting 22mm diameter motors and tubing to your goBILDA® structure! Highly.....
- 1202 Series Angle Pattern Mount (1-3)SKU: GB-1202-0001-0003 Brand: goBildaThis angle pattern mount makes it easy to create 90° joints in your structure. The counterbored thru-holes are large enough for the head of.....
- Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 SenseSKU: SS113991115 Brand: Seeed StudioSeeed Studio XIAO Series are diminutive development boards, sharing a similar hardware structure, where the size is literally thumb-sized. The code name...
- mmWave Radar - Human Presence DetectionThis 24GHz millimeter-wave radar sensor employs FMCW, CW multi-mode modulation, and separate transmitter and receiver antenna structure. In working, the sensor first...
- Mounting Bracket for Concentric LD Linear ActuatorsSKU: POLOLU-2314 Brand: PololuThis machined aluminum bracket allows the Concentric LD series linear actuators to be mounted to a structure. Complete mounting hardware is included. Two brackets are required for mounting each actuator.
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 6mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0060 Brand: goBildaThe 6mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 10mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0100 Brand: goBildaThe 10mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 14mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0140 Brand: goBildaThe 14mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 18mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0180 Brand: goBildaThe 18mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 20mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0200 Brand: goBildaThe 20mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 22mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0220 Brand: goBildaThe 22mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 26mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0260 Brand: goBildaThe 26mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 28mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0280 Brand: goBildaThe 28mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 30mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0300 Brand: goBildaThe 30mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 36mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0360 Brand: goBildaThe 36mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 50mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0500 Brand: goBildaThe 36mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 96mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0960 Brand: goBildaThe 96mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 8mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0080 Brand: goBildaThe 8mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 16mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0160 Brand: goBildaThe 16mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 24mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0240 Brand: goBildaThe 24mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 32mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0320 Brand: goBildaThe 32mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 40mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0400 Brand: goBildaThe 40mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
- 1516 Series 8mm REX Standoff (M4 x 0.7mm Threads, 43mm Length) - 4 PackSKU: GB-1516-4008-0430 Brand: goBildaThe 43mm length, M4-threaded, 8mm REX Standoff provides clearance, adjusts distances between parallel parts, and reinforces structures. You.....
Control Structures with Python
Welcome to the next step of comprehension for the fireball programming language of Python. This guide will provide you with tools to help aid conceptualisation of the control flow within your programming scripts. The control flow is th...
Pass, Break and Continue Keywords in Python
Hola on your next viaje in Python. Python is an absolutely asombroso programming language and this is the next step on the escalera of understanding. This guide will focus on the | pass |, | continue | and | break | keywords. The...
If, Elif and Else Keywords in Python
Continuing our Python journey deeper into this dynamo of a programming language we will immerse into the keywords | if |, | elif | and | else |. Imagine all these keywords as the traffic controllers telling the control flow w...
Loops in Python
To better yourself for future programming skylarking let me welcome you to the next step of understanding Python. Loops are among the most basic yet also the most powerful features in programming. Utilised by all modern programming language...
Python Rundown and Main Windows
This guide will be a rundown on Python, the open-source programming language built by the hugely intelligent Guido van Rossum. This guide will also contain external links to Python resources and download links. Programming is...
Unique Ways to Print Anything!
Each and every day it has become easier to print the natural and human-made world around us. So, if you ever worried that you would run out of things to 3D print fear not! There are many ways of producing 3D models and most of these me...
All the Keywords in Python!
Welcome to the next step of understanding in your programming escapades with Python. This guide will introduce an overview of all keywords within Python, provide an understanding of what exactly a keyword is and how to make simple codes wit...
Welcome to Particle.io
What a time to be alive! It’s never been easier to get into electronics and programming with platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Chibitronics and many more. These platforms are great, but with the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming m...
Arduino Projects with an LCD (Using Sparkfun RedBoard)
Arduino Projects with an LCD (Using Sparkfun RedBoard) Welcome to Project Set 4 in the Sparkfun Inventors Kit Guide! In this tutorial, we will look into using Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD's) to print data. This ability allows us to remotel...
Optimal Layer Exposure Time for Perfect Resin Prints
Layer Exposure Time is the crucial parameter that when dialed in will change average 3D resin printed components into awesome, crispy, final results that capture every single detail of the CAD model. As a general rule for Normal Layer ...
Python Workshop for Beginners
Welcome to the Python Workshop, where you will learn everything you need to hit the ground running with the worlds most popular programming language Python. My name is Tim and am a passionate maker and cherish free exchange of knowledge. I ...
Ultimaker Dual-Extrusion 3D Printing Guide
The realm of 3D printers is currently the forefront of new technology. The capabilities of these machines are under relentless progression determined hugely by the technologies available and needs from the community. Reliability, accuracy a...
Overview of Resin 3D Printing and Calibrating the Print Platform with the Creality LD-002H
Resin 3D printers are an immensely powerful tool in the hands of a maker and they have never been more accessible. This will be a rundown on this technology, contrasting it to filament 3D printing and an explanation of tools whilst tea...
Assemble a goBILDA Outlaw Chassis Kit - Plus Raspberry Pi and 8BitDo Control!
If you want a high-end robotics platform that is easy to expand with it does not get better than goBILDA! GoBILDA is a complete build system designed for makers, students, and educators. From curated kits, to many structural alum...
MicroPython Primer for Makers - What is MicroPython?
This Tutorial is all about the MicroPython Programming Language. We will discuss what MicroPython is, why you will want to use it in your projects and we will share some resources to help you learn further! What is MicroPython? MicroPyt...
Cura: 3D printing software for your Lulzbot Printer
Once you setup your printer and finish printing your first rocktopus, you will inevitably want to move onto more ambitious prints right away. It’s understandable, all the possibilities all at once, I get it. We are going to step you ...
All the Built-in Functions of Python
In the attempt to give the most comprehensive and truly easy to understand reference pages for the programming language of Python it is only natural to talk about built-in functions. A function in Python is a block of code which only runs w...
How to Use Rotary Encoders
Hello and welcome to our tutorial on using rotary encoders. Today we’re going to be taking a look at what is a rotary encoder, how does it work, why we would use it over other sensory inputs and creating code to use them. Rotary encod...
Ultimaker Cura - An Overview for Makers
This will be a guide giving an overview of Cura, the open-source 3D printing slicing application from the smart cats at Ultimaker. Put simply Ultimaker Cura is a software which allows you to turn the computer file of your design into a reci...
Python and MicroPython - Compare and Access
Both Python and MicroPython are powerhouse programming languages. Each of them is capable of supporting your programming needs to almost the limits of your imagination. Both languages are transportable, open-source, growing in popularity, c...
Exciting Features - Ultimaker Cura
Ultimaker Cura is an excellent slicing software to get the best out of your 3D printers and make the greatest models it possibly can, but it can do so much more! Cura is a brilliant means to inspire and expand your own creativity particular...
C Programming for Makers
Welcome to the C Programming Workshop for Makers! Here you'll be able to follow along with our series of easily digestible videos that cover everything you'll need to know to on your way with C programming and start making awesome projects....
I SPI with Raspberry Pi
I SPI with my Raspberry Pi, something beginning with…S! Serial-Peripheral-Interface (SPI)! Welcome to our Raspberry Pi SPI communication tutorial. Today we’re going to look at how to use the SPI bus on our Raspberry Pi ...
Improving 3D Printed Models - Ultimaker Cura
If your 3D printer is an Ultimaker S5 then your prints will almost always come out looking brilliant. Although achieving desirable 3D printed components can sometimes require troubleshooting to resolve print errors. These errors often can ...
Arduino Workshop for Beginners
Welcome to the Arduino Workshop, where you'll be able to follow our guided course which covers everything you'll need to know in order to create your own Arduino projects and become a leveled up maker. My name is Sam and along with being ...
3D Printing (FFF) Workshop
Welcome to the 3D Printing Workshop! I'm Aidan from Core Electronics and in this workshop we are going to take a hands-on journey into the exciting technology that is 3D printing. I have personally spent the past 12 months immersing mysel...
All the Operators in Python! Precedence too
To fully equip ourselves on our Python odyssey we will take a leap into Operators and their Precedence. Python is undoubtedly a Homeric programming language, epic in its possible applications and vast in its potentials. Operators ...
Dual-Coloured 3D Printing
The eternal question of ‘does it print in more colours?’ is often one of the most common community desires. And yes you can! One of the best ways that this need is delivered is through dual-extrusion printing. Dual-extrusion pri...
Ultimaker 3D Printer Material Guide
One of the most critical parts of a successful 3D print is the correct material choice and through its careful consideration you will get the best result for the final component you had in mind. Ultimaker has a wide range of 3D printi...
Python Variables and Types
Continuing our Python journey deeper into this dynamo of a programming language we will take a leap into variables and types. Variables are one of the most fundamental concepts and exist in pretty much all programming languages. Variables a...
Circuit Playground Express Workshop for Educators and Beginners
Welcome to the Circuit Playground Express Workshop! This workshop is geared toward educators and coding beginners, who want to get started programming with this easy to use platform. We will go over everything you need to know to get you st...
MicroPython for Micro:bit Workshop
Welcome to the MicroPython for micro:bit workshop! This workshop is aimed at makers who want to start programming with MicroPython, we will be using the micro:bit as it is very easy to use so we can cover the important concepts that will ap...
Purge Towers and Ooze Shields - Ultimaker Cura
Dual-extrusion printing is an absolute treat and Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) as a support structure is truly worth a celebration! You can produce immensely detailed models with a ton of supports and not be concerned about removal. Just immerse ...
How to Save Games on RetroPie
So you've got your brand new RetroPie gaming kit setup, but you've got no idea how to save your games. No one wants to be starting afresh each and every time they jump onto their Pi for some light gaming. I've put together this handy guide ...
PiicoDev Ambient Light Sensor VEML6030 - Micro:bit Guide
Introduction This guide will help you read light intensity data from your PiicoDev Ambient Light Sensor and a Micro:bit. To follow along, it's best to have: A Micro:bit A PiicoDev Ambient Light Sensor VEML6030 A PiicoDev adapter for ...
PiicoDev Ambient Light Sensor VEML6030 - Raspberry Pi Pico Guide
Introduction This guide will help you read light intensity data from your PiicoDev® Ambient Light Sensor and a Raspberry Pi Pico To follow along, it's best to have: A Raspberry Pi Pico with pins soldered (pointing down) A PiicoDev...
Infinity Mirror Kit V1 - Assembly and tutorials
The Infinity Mirror Kit is a desk-top display that creates a dazzling optical illusion - a tunnel of light that tears through space! Note: This tutorial is for the Infinity Kit V1. We updated have updated to the Infinity Kit V2 as of ...
Control Large GoBILDA DC Motors With a Raspberry Pi - Pololu Motoron HAT
This guide will demonstrate exactly how to control any large DC Motors that we stock with a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer, through code or through a Bluetooth Controller. To clarify (in my mind) a large DC Motors runs at 12+ Volt...
How to Choose a Bluetooth Module For Your Project
Alright, so we know that Bluetooth is awesome, and if you don’t, take a read of our Introduction to Bluetooth tutorial. But how exactly do we go about implementing Bluetooth communication in our projects? Well, fortunately for us, th...
PiicoDev Transceiver | Getting Started Guide
A radio transceiver is a device that can both transmit and receive radio signals, making it the perfect tool for communication on the go and remote projects! The PiicoDev Transceiver™ is a 915MHz radio that can send short messages up...
Arduino, Learn the Lingo
Getting into the Arduino environment is a lot of fun but with so many acronyms and slang terms its easy to get confused. Knowing this first hand, I have put together a glossary of sorts for terms relating to Arduino, if you are new to the A...
Capacitive Touch with Makey Makey
The Makey Makey introduces the concept of using everday objects like fruit, lead pencil drawings, play dough etc. to interact with your computer via USB. The Makey Makey acts like a HID device over USB, which means that it behaves just like...
Arduino Projects with Robotics Using the Sparkfun RedBoard
Welcome to the final Project Set of the Sparkfun Inventors Kit! This Project Set focuses on Robotics with the final Circuit being an Autonomously Driving Vehicle! New components introduced in this tutorial are: DC Motor/Gearbox Mo...
Basics: Getting Started with the Terminal on Raspberry Pi
In this tutorial we’ll be getting familiar with basic use of the Raspberry Pi terminal. We’ll cover navigating the file-system, making directories, writing and editing text files, and just touch on the use of wildcards. To get ...
Pycom GPy & FiPy Cellular LTE Firmware Update
There are three levels of firmware upgrades that are required on Pycom gear. First, performing an upgrade on the firmware of any of the Pycom microcontrollers is a simple affair. Download the Pycom Firmware Update application as linked in t...
Make 3D Prints Look Like Chrome and Steel - Metallic Paints and Finishes For 3D Prints
Demonstrated here are two metallic finishes, that you can do to any 3D print, that will astound your friends and family when you tell them 'It was actually 3D printed and these are not metal at all'. These finishes are perfect to use for co...
Gaming Kit for RetroPie
Video gaming has evolved tremendously over the last decade, console games produce near real-life graphics, and playing with friends across the globe is easier than sending a text message. This is all well and good, but there are those of us...
Getting Started with Home Automation Using MQTT
What is MQTT? MQTT (Message Queue Telemetry Transport) is a simple and ‘lightweight’ way for internet-connected devices to send each other messages. This is important for home-automation because devices need to send messag...
Automating Test-Equipment with Python
The full example-code is reproduced at the bottom of this article. Performing manual measurements (in bulk) is for suckers and undergraduate students. Thankfully, most lab gear comes with a digital interface like USB or Serial and you can ...
Getting Started With Inertial Measurement Units | Exploring Degrees Of Freedom
In this guide, we'll be learning about sensors that measure inertial movement, how they work, how to choose the right sensor type, and how to get the most out of their readings. Hardware mentioned in this guide: PiicoDev Accelerometer ...
Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer and Ultimaker 2 Extended+ 3D Printer - Overview, Setup and First Print
This will be an overview, initial setup and first print guide for the Ultimaker 2 and Ultimaker 2 Extended . Quick links for the contents of this guide is seen below. Printer Overview Printer Characteristics ...
Face Recognition With Raspberry Pi and OpenCV
[Update – Until there is correct compatibility of OPEN-CV with the new Raspberry Pi ‘Bullseye’ OS I highly recommend at this stage flashing and using the previous Raspberry Pi ‘Buster’ OS onto your Mi...
How to Build Your Ultimate RetroPie Gaming Console
Amid all the new controllers that 8Bitdo have brought out and the mountain of Raspberry Pi cases and accessories that are available, we’ve bundled everything together to create the ultimate RetroPie gaming console. If you’ve bee...
7 Colour E-Ink Display For Raspberry Pi | Inky Impression 5.7" (7 Colour ePaper/eInk HAT)
It has finally happened, they figured it out! The new frontier of Colour Electronic Paper is here and I'm very impressed. People have been demanding this ever since the first E-Paper readers hit the market in the noughties. That black and ...
Cool API Python Scripts
Let us set our codes free into the world wide web and design codes which access real world data! This real-world data will represent the current reality of the world around us. Application Programming Interface requests is the method that a...
Raspberry Pi Workshop for Beginners
Welcome to the Raspberry Pi Workshop for Beginners! Here you'll be able to follow along with our series of bite-sized videos that cover everything you'll need to know to get started with your Raspberry Pi, and start making awesome project...
Lightbox
The idea was to leverage the light transmitting properties of clear acrylic sheeting and pass LED light through it; interfering the transmission using laser cut edges which would cause the light to highlight the lines thereby creating a pai...
Simulated Parisians: Little Autonomous Pedestrians
Introduction
Parisians is a cute simulation of Paris with autonomous pedestrians. It’s simple to build and easy to personalize, a Single Board Computer "wall piece": on display and looping ...
Raspberry Pi Game Show
Introduction
I made this project because I had been given a Raspberry Pi 4 for Christmas and was hoping to make a fun project with it. I wanted to make something which wasn’t just copying a tutorial and was a...Introduction
I made this project because I had been given a Raspberry Pi 4 for Christmas and was hoping to make a fun project with it. I wanted to make something which wasn’t just copying a tutorial and was a...
Retro Gaming Station
Hey, My son is turning 1 and I wanted to setup a retro gaming station for him to learn to game through the ages. I went with RetroPie as it is well documented and supports a range of emulators - and it's easy to setup.My RetroPie Gaming Ki...
Wefted Waveforms
This project aims to fuse neopixel strips with papier mache and origami into a free-standing electro-sculpture. The freestanding structure is formed from wire mesh and papier mache. It is then painted and wired up with strips of LEDs conne...
Articulated Mule
Converting a Mule into an articulated 4 wheel vehicle. A 'Mule' is/was a hand trolley with a motorised elevatable platform. What for? Just for fun, want to be able to control it using the R2D2 droid inventor app via LittleBits boards, why ...
3D-Printed GPS Speedometer
Introduction
I wanted a GPS speedometer that is portable, robust, and looks okay. I had been messing around with 3D printing and exploring GPS modules for a few years and wanted...
Circadian Lighting
After experimenting with automatic blue light filters on my electronic devices I wanted to replicate the idea with the lighting around the house so that it would gradually transition to warmer colours as the night progresses. I believe this...
HUGE LED Pixel Panel
I’ve always been fascinated by LED screens and seeing beautiful colours mix and merge to create vibrant displays. I also love games, so what better way to combine the two than a giant LED pixel matrix which can play games, display aud...
Ping Pong Launcher
I like to take on projects that give me an opportunity to learn new things. For this project, my two goals were to learn more about face detection algorithms and PID controllers but of course, there were so many more skills learned along th...
Time lapsing in OctoPrint (Properly!)
Now that we have decked out our Lulzbot Taz 6 3D Printer with a really nice looking acrylic enclosure, I'm just about ready to turn on some serious 3D printing work. But before I dive into that endless pool of fun, it's a good time to take ...
Smart Home Makeover with HomeAssistant
IntroductionI wanted to bring ageing, and failing, Home Automation infrastructure into the modern age whilst retaining hardware investments already made. Our house had Universal Power Bus (UPB) dimmers and switches installed at build time...
Vehicle GPS Logger and Speedometer
Purpose
To display time and speed to a driver while logging timestamped raw latitude, longitude and speed as returned by the GPS satellite network. This allows a driver to double-check th...
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