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[tutorial] How to use a Photoresistor (or photocell)

Introduction A photoresistor or photocell is a light-controlled variable resistor. The resistance of a …

[tutorial] How to use a Potentiometer

Introduction For those beginning to learn about robotics, particularly in the area of building …

[tutorial] How to use a Push Button

Introduction Push buttons or switches connect two points in a circuit when you press …

[tutorial] Lesson 4: Even More IO Applications

TV, laptops, phones, printers, alarms, cars, toys... they all have one common thing. They …

[tutorial] Lesson 3: More IO Applications

Time for some more components. This time we look at resistors. Fixed value resistors …

[tutorial] Lesson 2: IO Applications

Here we are. The time has come to build our first projects. We'll meet …