Send Commands from Host PC to Uno Last updated May 2019 https://youtu.be/QGT5OiPbJJM Project 4 1. Introduction2. LED Bar Graph3. Serial Terminal4. Resistor Array5. Wiring6. FuelCan Setup7. Software Introduction Welcome to…
LED Bar Graph and Keypad Last updated May 2019 https://youtu.be/2qIhXlodNiM Project 2 1. Introduction2. LED Bar Graph3. 16-Key Keypad4. Wiring5. FuelCan Setup6. Software Introduction Welcome to ProteShea - in this…
LED Bar Graph and Switch Array Last updated April 2019 https://youtu.be/Z2Hh852cqDU Project 1 1. Introduction2. LED Bar Graph3. Switch Array4. Resistor Array5. Wiring6. FuelCan Setup7. Software Introduction Welcome to ProteShea…
Quick Start Guide for Arduino Uno Rev3 Getting Started 1. Introduction2. Arduino IDE3. Hardware4. Power Options5. First Example Project6. Further Reading Introduction The Arduino Uno Rev3 is one of the…
Is That Even Straight? Engineering paper is great for alignment and drawing things to scale. Last updated April 2019 I wish I had known about engineering paper before I went…
Oooh That's Hot CPU, DSP, GPU, or FPGA overheating? Add a heat sink to it to dissipate the heat. Last updated March 2019 The Central Processing Unit (CPU) has come…
Easy There Partner Throttle the speed down or use drill bit oil, so you don’t smoke your bit like we did. Last updated March 2019 Disclaimer ProteShea, LLC is a…
Resourceful Some laptops don’t come with an Ethernet jack, so having an USB-to-Ethernet converter comes in handy. Last updated March 2019 Disclaimer ProteShea, LLC is a participant in the Amazon…
Get the Cobwebs Out Perform regular maintenance on your desktops and/or laptops by removing accumulated dust which can cause a buildup of excess heat. This can degrade performance over time.…
Stripped It happens to everybody – with a little elbow grease and a pair of vise grips to grip the head of the screw, try spinning it out (hopefully you…
Bee Smart Before buying an expensive transceiver, prototype with a cheaper one first, like with this Xbee module. You can easily setup a wireless channel and test your algorithms. Last…
Power Cycle Required When troubleshooting your hardware or software, sometimes a power cycle is all you need. This helps restore your system back to its normal state. Last updated March…
Unsupportive Support Keep in mind the capabilities of your 3D printer. Our V1 structure would’ve taken ~125 hours due to the support material needed as shown in V1 Layer View.…
Spared Nobody likes work stoppages – always have a charged, spare battery for your power tools and electronics. Last updated March 2019 Picture this – you finished designing and debriefing…
Hold 'er Steady Instead of growing a third arm, use a PCB holder to solder components onto your circuit board. Last updated March 2019 Disclaimer ProteShea, LLC is a participant…
Keep Calm and Plan On Spend the majority of your time defining what the problem actually is. We love this quote by Albert Einstein – “If I had only one…
Sharpened Minds Think Alike Always have the sharpest tools in your shed. Last updated March 2019 “Do they have to have their tools in their shed,” my Mom asked. I…
Punched Out Getting started is always the hardest. Use a punch to get your holes started to avoid drill bit slippage. Last updated March 2019 Disclaimer ProteShea, LLC is a…
You're a Life Saver Power banks are great for charging your phone on-the-go. They're also great to use them to power your design projects. They offer a high energy density,…
Limited Limit your design's range of motion, not your creativity.Last updated March 2019 A limit switch is a common switch used in design due to its low cost, ease of…