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Owner: Avtoservis_inei  |  8 members  |  Science & Education
Build robots, circuits, and electronic gadgets! From BEAM bots to BASIC Stamp microcontrollers. Schematics, project logs, and troubleshooting help.
admin   Soldering tips for beginners Jul 30, 2026 8:10 am
Clean tip, tin the tip, heat the joint not the solder. A good iron makes all the difference. I recommend the Weller WES51.
Avtoservis_inei Jul 30, 2026 12:10 pm
Just shared this thread with my friend who has the same question. Great resource!
Avtoservis_inei   Building a BEAM robot Jul 17, 2026 4:10 pm
No microcontroller needed! BEAM robots use analog circuits to respond to light. Simple, elegant, and mesmerizing to watch.
admin Jul 18, 2026 2:10 am
Newbie alert: what does that abbreviation mean? Still learning the lingo here.
Donna Vasquez Jul 19, 2026 7:10 am
This group is the best. Always helpful and never judgmental.
admin Jul 21, 2026 3:10 am
Just shared this thread with my friend who has the same question. Great resource!
Donna Vasquez   Where to buy components May 26, 2026 8:10 pm
Digi-Key and Mouser for precision parts. RadioShack for instant gratification. All Electronics for surplus bargains.
admin May 27, 2026 4:10 pm
Took me a while to wrap my head around this but it makes total sense now.
admin May 29, 2026 6:10 am
I made every mistake in this thread before finding it. Wish I had read it sooner.
Avtoservis_inei Jun 1, 2026 5:10 am
LOL this is so true. Been there, done that.
Avtoservis_hnei   BASIC Stamp 2 beginner projects Mar 4, 2026 11:10 pm
Just got a BASIC Stamp 2 starter kit. Made an LED blink. Now building a line-following robot. Progress updates here!
admin Mar 6, 2026 2:10 am
My neighbor told me the same thing last week. Must be legit.
Alice Hartwell Mar 6, 2026 4:10 pm
Off topic but related: has anyone else noticed a similar pattern with...
Avtoservis_inei Mar 10, 2026 7:10 am
My two cents: start simple and build from there. Dont overcomplicate it.
Donna Vasquez Mar 10, 2026 10:10 am
My uncle does this for a living and he agrees 100% with what you said.