To perfectly understand the 14-in-1 robot kit developed by OWI Robotics, it is quite important to understand its parent company, what it stands for and the idea behind developing the robotics kits[1] for kids. So here is a little expose on OWI. OWI is a robotics company interested in educating children on the benefits of …
No game defined hand-held gaming in the 80s’ like Tetris. If you every burnt through tens of AA batteries to move through level 1 to 20, you definitely know what I am talking about. And as retro gaming makes a comeback, now is the perfect time to revisit past joys by developing a Tetris hand-held …
SIMPLE is always the best when you are learning. Talking of simple, today, we are building something impressive using this beginner DIY kit. This kit will actually help a lot in sharpening your soldering skill and will also help you understand electronic better. Should I say this project is a great one for beginner and …
Today, we will build a line follower robot. This project is a little bit similar to the Arduino robot we made here some time ago. But there are some differences between them. The biggest one is the price, today’s project is probably the most affordable way to start with robotics. This robot is also different than the one …
We have previously worked on a relatively simple DIY electronic clock here, today we are coming back with another clock, but this time with lots more components as compared to the previous one. This time, it is at the edge of the beginner level due to the fact of the number of parts to be …
The saying ‘practice makes perfect’ is one that rings true in the electronics and hardware manufacturing niche. Therefore, to elevate your soldering, PCB design, and creativity, taking on DIY projects on a regular basis is recommended. So, here is a slightly more advanced DIY electronics project you can undertake. The project is the development of …
If you are reading this, you already know what a circuit board is and may have used one. But for those who don’t, here is a little introduction. A circuit board is a standalone board that mechanically supports and electrically connects electronic components using conductive tracks. Therefore, they form the bedrock of every electronic device …
The best DIY projects are the ones that are useful like the clock we built last time. I had lots of fun while making this project and I found a use for the finished product right after I finished building it. As you might have noticed looking at the picture below, we are going to …
The field of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. And for those who doubt this statement, a simple analysis of the great strides made by individuals and enterprises to take robotics mainstream in the last decade would definitely convince you. Now, every Tom, Dick and Harry, Kids or Adults can now participate in …
Programming and robotics are skills we most probably will need the most in the coming years as most of, if not everything converges nowadays towards autonomous and self-controlled systems. What if you could help your kids learn these skills from childhood? That will make the transition smoother if by any chance they happen to need …
Here is a quick Solidworks sheet metal tutorial. The sheet metal tool allows you to quickly create sheet metal part designs using a simple design process, all helping to save time and development costs. Let’s see how this works Solidworks sheet metal tutorial Step 1 First Create a New Part. Step 2 Right-click on the …
In this post, you will learn how to use the Mirror command in Solidworks. Mirroring is another way that SolidWorks can create a “copy” of an existing object. Additionally, you must choose a plane to mirror parts. In most cases, you will have to create your own plane to have the mirror done the way you …
By converting entities in Solidworks, you can easily create one or more curves in the sketch by projecting an edge, loop, face, curve, external contour, set of edges onto the sketch plane. Solidworks convert entities Let’s use the example below to help assimilate what we are trying to put forward here. Step 1 First Create a …
A proper graphics card can make a difference between a fantastic SolidWorks experience and constant annoyance at the way you view your projects. Since SolidWorks software is far from being cheap, not taking advantage of all the possibilities it has to offer is downright irresponsible. If you want your system to run as smoothly as …
There are some quite popular 3D modeling software applications been used around the CAD industry, that every designer knows about and SolidWorks obviously falls into this category. This design application was built for the task of modeling and rendering models which it does excellently due to its extensive features and simplistic user-interface. SolidWorks does its …