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Understanding a Basic Arduino Sketch

Functions There are some similarities in the code between all Arduino sketches. In every Arduino sketch, you'll usually see a Void setup( ) and a Void loop( ) these are...

How to Make a Compass Using the BBC micro:bit

Getting lost isn't really a thing in today's day and age thanks to GPS applications like phones and satnavs. But being able to navigate using a map and compass is...

Must Know Raspberry Pi Commands For Beginners

The majority of Raspberry Pi operating systems are Linux based and the thought of using Linux commands can seem a little daunting at first when you've only ever used a...

How to Connect to a Raspberry Pi Remotely Using VNC

Having to connect a monitor, keyboard and mouse up to your Raspberry Pi every time you want to use it can be a real pain! Why not connect to and...

How to Set up WiFi on the Raspberry Pi

Connecting your Raspberry Pi to the internet is a great way to expand the possible uses of the device and add a whole range of new functionality. There are two...

How to Use a Potentiometer With an Arduino

A potentiometer is a great and simple way to create a variable input when using a microcontroller such as an Arduino. This little guide will show you how to connect...

How to Connect to a Raspberry Pi Remotely Using SSH

Having to connect a monitor, keyboard and mouse up to your Raspberry Pi every time you want to use it can be a real pain! Why not connect to and...

How to install libraries when using the Arduino IDE

Using libraries when programming can save a huge amount of both time and effort but what are they? what do they do? and how do I install them? Well we...

How to make an interactive sound wave print

We're pleased to share with you another great tutorial by our partners at Bare Conductive who have used conductive paint and the touch board in order to make an interactive sound...

Codey Rocky Tutorial One

In this Tutorial we’ll introduce you to the Makerblock App and get you started with the Codey Rocky. Don’t worry there is no coding in this tutorial, but we will get...

Controlling an LED using proximity sensing and the Touch Board

Our partners over at Bare Conductive have released a great tutorial teaching you how to fade an LED with proximity and the Touch Board.

How to make a bookcase light with the Light Up Board

Our partners at Bare Conductive have released another tutorial that we're sharing with you to learn how to make a bookcase light using conductive paint and the Light Up Board.

Lightino Lessons Introduction & Setup