This video shows how to use an accelerometer and an Arduino for motion control of a mini popsicle stick drone.
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Build a DIY mini drove with automatic leveling. Step-by-step instructions are available for constructing a simple popsicle drone, adding an Arduino, and then programming the drone to automatically level itself and hover in place.
This video shows how to use flex sensor, a type of variable resistor that changes resistance when it bends, with an Arduino's analog input.
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Tinkercad circuit with code:…
Build a free-flying mini popsicle stick drone in this fun STEM activity! You'll build a controller with two joysticks to steer your drone.
A kit is available (Arduino must be purchased separately, see written instructions for details): https://www.homesciencetools.com/product/science-buddies/diy-mini-drone-kit/?aff=SB1
Written instructions, including a parts list, circuit diagram, and example code, are available on the Science Buddies website:…
Learn how to use the HC-SR04 ultrasonic distance sensor, also called a sonar sensor, to measure the distance to a nearby object using an Arduino. We have a separate video that covers the PING))) ultrasonic distance sensor: https://youtu.be/zACmjwvbils. See our complete playlist of Arduino tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrclb0iCMSRpS_H1lSrlSVeEm and the Science Buddies website for cool science projects you can do with an Arduino:…
This video will show you how to build a brushbot, a robot build on a scrub brush that moves using a vibrating motor. To view written directions to build a brushbot, see the "Build a Brushbot" activity at Science Buddies: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/hands-on-activities/brushbot?ytid=S3GAL2MshCw&ytsrc=description
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A materials list, circuit diagram, and example code for this Arduino robot are available on our website: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Robotics_p058/robotics/arduino-walking-robot?ytid=tCtgt-VoPUk&ytsrc=description
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Learning how troubleshoot, or debug, your circuit when your Arduino project isn't working as expected. See our complete playlist of Arduino tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrclb0iCMSRpS_H1lSrlSVeEm and the Science Buddies website for cool science projects you can do with an Arduino: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/search?prop=arduino&ytid=9GLaU-BCEQM&ytsrc=description
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0:35 make sure your circuit has power
0:47 check for open circuits
1:34 make sure you're…
Learn how to fade an LED connected to an Arduino pulse width modulation (PWM) pin using the analogWrite command. See our complete playlist of Arduino tutorials here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrclb0iCMSRpS_H1lSrlSVeEm and the Science Buddies website for cool science projects you can do with an Arduino: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/search?prop=arduino&ytid=QCZISwDi_Qo&ytsrc=description
0:00 intro
0:17 circuit overview
0:40 pulse width modulation (PWM) pins
2:16 open an…
Visit the Science Buddies website for cool science projects you can do with an Arduino: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/search?prop=arduino&ytid=I7MrL5Q7zvY&ytsrc=description
See our complete playlist of Arduino tutorials here, including how to power and control motors: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlBVuTSjOrclb0iCMSRpS_H1lSrlSVeEm
Ways to power your Arduino:
0:00 introduction
0:21 USB cable with computer
1:45 USB wall adapter
3:33 barrel jack wall adapter
7:21 9V battery snap…