Learn how to use the built-in capacitive touch sensing capability on the Arduino Uno R4 Minima and R4 WiFi. Example code available here: https://docs.arduino.cc/tutorials/uno-r4-wifi/touch/
0:00 introduction
0:42 circuit
1:24 board compatibility
1:44 example code
4:18 serial output and threshold calibration
6:14 adding an LED
7:56 using fruit (or something else)
8:38 analog instead of digital
See our complete playlist of Arduino tutorials here:…
Learn how to display the current date and time on an LCD screen an external real-time clock (RTC) module with Arduino.
0:00 introduction
0:41 module close-up
2:09 circuit
3:03 power loss
3:42 installing libraries
4:20 other pins
4:44 code
LCD tutorial: https://youtu.be/s_-nIgo71_w?si=eFRMS8CFxMOPftP8
Arduino LCD library documentation: https://docs.arduino.cc/learn/electronics/lcd-displays/
R4 Minima RTC documentation: https://docs.arduino.cc/tutorials/uno-r4-minima/rtc/
Adafruit DS3231…
Learn how to use the magnet sensor (magnetometer) on your micro:bit with Microsoft MakeCode. Watch the rest of our micro:bit tutorial videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrcnS-I-zERgyxHMcCRm6rvLM
micro:bit science projects: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrclB5jkYe-BcQyUyYlSnU7gS&si=UVOR1AMKU817jmCs
0:00 introduction
0:16 magnetometer
0:54 compass heading
2:08 calibration
3:02 make a compass
6:44 magnetic force
8:27 force recalibration
9:15 learn…
Learn how to use pins on your micro:bit to detect touch or make a switch with Microsoft MakeCode. Watch the rest of our micro:bit tutorial videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrcnS-I-zERgyxHMcCRm6rvLM
micro:bit science projects: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrclB5jkYe-BcQyUyYlSnU7gS&si=UVOR1AMKU817jmCs
0:00 introduction
0:16 on pin pressed block
1:48 touching the GND pin
2:28 using alligator clips
3:07 if/else statement
4:39 capacitive touch mode
6:01 on…
Learn how to make two or more micro:bits communicate with each other via radio with Microsoft MakeCode! Watch the rest of our micro:bit tutorial videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrcnS-I-zERgyxHMcCRm6rvLM
micro:bit science projects: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrclB5jkYe-BcQyUyYlSnU7gS&si=UVOR1AMKU817jmCs
0:00 introduction
0:27 setting up the transmitter
1:21 setting up the receiver
3:21 testing
3:36 two-way communication
5:42 set radio group
7:15…
Learn how to use the sound sensor (microphone) on your micro:bit with Microsoft MakeCode. Watch the rest of our micro:bit tutorial videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrcnS-I-zERgyxHMcCRm6rvLM
micro:bit science projects: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrclB5jkYe-BcQyUyYlSnU7gS&si=UVOR1AMKU817jmCs
0:00 introduction
0:14 serial monitor
1:44 on loud/quiet sound block
4:06 if/else statement
7:06 learn more
Science Buddies also hosts a library of instructions…
Learn how to use the temperature sensor on your micro:bit with Microsoft MakeCode. Watch the rest of our micro:bit tutorial videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrcnS-I-zERgyxHMcCRm6rvLM
micro:bit science projects: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrclB5jkYe-BcQyUyYlSnU7gS&si=UVOR1AMKU817jmCs
0:00 introduction
0:16 where is the temperature sensor?
0:38 display temperature on LEDs
2:09 display temperature with button press
3:38 learn more
Science Buddies also…
This video tutorial provides a quick overview of the NCBI website. We walk you through how to search for nucleotide and protein sequences using NCBI’s databases and explain what information is provided with each sequence. We also give you tips on how to interpret gene data and guide you through the process of assessing gene variants and mutations using NCBI’s Variation Viewer. With the information provided in this video, you should be well equipped to start your own bioinformatics or genomics…
In this fun experiment you will find out why train wheels don’t fall off the tracks, even if the train makes a turn! https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/train-wheel-science?ytid=l9NpcJqclSY&ytsrc=description
Science Buddies also hosts a library of instructions for over 1,000 other hands-on science projects, lesson plans, and fun activities for K-12 parents, students, and teachers! Visit us at https://www.sciencebuddies.org/?ytid=l9NpcJqclSY&ytsrc=description to learn…
In this video, we showed students how to upcycle a two-liter bottle into a hydroponics container and grow a plant in it. If you're looking for an easier and quicker way to do this for a student science project, in a classroom, or as a STEM outreach activity, check out our new kit offered through our partners at Home Science Tools®. We've also created a new video tutorial and updated our free instructions!
- New Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/mJCtvZskziI
- Updated Science Project…