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How to Build a Simple Arduino-based 7400-Logic IC Tester

By Maker.io Staff

It’s often difficult to determine whether a damaged IC is the cause of an issue or if it's the circuit. This project allows testing of individual logic IC's.

Getting Started with Tinkercad Circuits
TUTORIAL
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Getting Started with Tinkercad Circuits

By Maker.io Staff

This article explains how you can get started with using Tinkercad circuits in your projects or a STEM class to quickly flush out simple designs.

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Build an Arduino-Based Binary Stopwatch with Tinkercad

By Maker.io Staff

Create a custom clock using a free online circuit simulator. Then translate that design to real world, physical components.

PROJECT
301

Make a Simple Electronic Die without a Microcontroller

By Maker.io Staff

Microcontroller projects can quickly become complicated so this project uses digital logic ICs to generate a random number between zero and six.

PROJECT
260

Build a Simple Electronic Rock-Paper-Scissor Game

By Maker.io Staff

With little more than a handful of LEDs, pushbutton switches, and an Arduino you can create your own digital rock-paper-scissors game!

PROJECT
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Build a Reaction Time Mini-game Using an Arduino

By Maker.io Staff

Compete with friends and family to see who has the fastest reaction time with this easy-to-build Arduino project!

PROJECT
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Half Hour Hacks 1: The Resistor LED

By Pimoroni

Half hour hacks are, as you might have guessed, hacks that take around half an hour. They aim to make your electronics tinkering experience either more fun or more convenient.

Electronics: Beginning with the Basics
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Teaching Electronics to Absolute Beginners

By Clive Maxfield

A good place to start teaching a beginner about electronics is to use Arduino, an LED, and a resistor, all on a breadboard.