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Hey guys i've got another question!

I'm trying to make a IR pen for a proect of mine but how do i know which battery to use?

Lets say my IR LED takes 1.5 volts, how do i know what battery to use? and whats this resister bussiness?

There's a newer arduino, check out http://www.adafruit.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - it's got a few kits, I'd suggest getting the 'budget beginner's arduino' or something like that. Roughly $35 for all you need.

Beside arduino, I'd suggest some practice soldering. The ...

Well I've been reading Ben's book (up to page 74) and I've got to say that its really informative. I've learned a lot about electronics and what different componants are.

On another fourm i frequent, someone asked how to build a N64 Portable and i redirected him to this fourm because its been so ...

Multimeters are important too!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF3OyQ3HwfU&feature=player_embedded

Wow thanks for that video! I use to have one of those multimeter things except i didn't know what they were called and it was a analog one too :P All i knew was if i touched the 2 pen like things ...

Thanks for that video, it helped to explain a lot about soldering:D

I'm thinking of buying some toolkits so i have the proper tools to tinker with.
Also i was wondering if anyone had any aritcles or guides about the different componets of a circuit board and how they worked cos thats mostly what I ...

BEHOLD ZEROMAXE!!

First off, welcome...to begin on your journey...here is a video that is gold!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_NU2ruzyc4

Awesome thanks, I'll watch that video later

Also i was wondering if anyone had any guides or articles about the different components of a circuit board ...

Sup people
I've been browsing around this fourm and the blog for quite some time now and I've been absolutly amazed at the feats some people have accomplished, like that guy who put a NES into a NES cartirdge. Looking at all these amazing projects made by these people, (especially that PS3 laptop) I ...