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fischertechnik robot arm with pneumatic
hand
episode 246: Continuing from last time, I check the
hand and find multiple issues. Everything works but not the way I
want. Click the image to watch
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Arduino Mega2560 & RaspberryPi2
episode 5: Several issues show up, introducing RPi3
(again) and some things I can't explain. Click the image to watch
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Mirft2 episode 230: Using USB
for connection, I have to fix gears and Python. Click the image to
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Discovery episode 245:
Missing the 2 May convention, I still have to restest connections
and colour separation. Click the image to watch the free video. Patrons (Tier 2 and up) and Ko-fi members have access to the full
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RaspberryPi 2 and floppydrive
episode 16: There is a power-message on the RPi1 and
2, but not on the RPi3. What's the cause and can it be solved?
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Mydfir episode 104: Testing
the RF-connection and meeting with some other issues and solving
them. Click the image to watch the free video. Patrons (Tier 2 and up) and Ko-fi members have access to the full
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Bipolar switch
with a chain episode 1: Start of a new model, with old
(1970s) parts Click the image to watch the free video. Patrons (Tier 2 and up) and Ko-fi members have access to the full
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ESP32 episode 126: Toolchain
issues, but why? Click the image to watch the free video. Patrons (Tier 2 and up) and Ko-fi members have access to the full
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fischertechnik balancer episode
4: Solving a gear problem and adding some electronics.
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Arduino Mega2560 with RaspberryPi 2
episode 4: Another attempt to establish connection
with an unexpected result and conclusion. Click the image to watch
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Robot arm episode 245:
After-convention (De Bilt) extensive system check. Click the image
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Mirft 2 episode 229:
Reconnecting with the controller is more challenging than
expected. Click the image to watch the free video. Patrons (Tier 2 and up) and Ko-fi members have access to the full
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RaspberryPi 2 with floppydrive
episode 15: Trying to accomplish streaming video.
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Discovery episode 244:
After-convention (De Bilt): solving problems with connection and
testing colour separation. Click the image to watch the free
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Move-the-switch episode 10:
After-convention (De Bilt): solving problems by reconstruction and
rewiring. Click the image to watch the free video. Patrons (Tier 2 and up) and Ko-fi members have access to the full
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Balance model episode 3:
After-convention (Münster): power, reconstruction and more. Click
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Robot arm with pneumatic hand episode
244: After-convention (Münster): checking gears and
much more. Click the image to watch the free video. Patrons (Tier 2 and up) and Ko-fi members have access to the full
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checking of air-pressure, wiring, Python, tests. You can also just
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Mirft2 episode 228:
After-convention (Münster): fixing gears and more. Click the image
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of gears, wiring, Python, tests. You can also just buy the video
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Mydfir episode 103:
Continuing with testing the sonar. Why does it behave like this?
Can I fix anything? Click the image to watch the free video. Patrons (Tier 2 and up) and Ko-fi members have access to the full
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ESP32 episode 125: A new
computer brings new challenges, code changes and question about
the results. Click the image to watch the free video. Patrons (Tier 2 and up) and Ko-fi
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more minutes and get to see the fix, tests and wonders. You can
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