Stress concentrations are localized areas within a component where stress is significantly higher than the surrounding region. These typically occur near geometric discontinuities such as sharp corners, holes, notches, grooves, keyways, or sudden changes in cross-section. If not addressed, stress concentrations can lead to premature failure through cracking or fatigue, even when the average stress… Continue reading Stress Concentrations: How to Identify and Reduce Them in Your Designs
Category: Robotics
Draft Angles in Injection Moulding
Draft angles are slight tapers applied to the vertical walls of a part design in injection moulding. They are essential for ensuring that the part can be easily ejected from the mould without damaging the mould or the part itself. A typical draft angle ranges from 1° to 3°, but this may vary depending on… Continue reading Draft Angles in Injection Moulding
ESP8266MOD
The ESP8266MOD is a compact and cost-effective Wi-Fi module developed by Espressif Systems, widely used in IoT (Internet of Things) applications. It is built around the ESP8266 SoC (System on Chip), which integrates a full TCP/IP stack, microcontroller functionality, and Wi-Fi connectivity—all in a single module. Key Features: Wi-Fi Support: 802.11 b/g/n, enabling it to… Continue reading ESP8266MOD
3D printing – Designing holes
Designing Holes for 3D Printing: Best Practices for Mass Production Holes are a fundamental feature in 3D-printed parts, but designing them correctly for mass production requires attention to detail. Poorly designed holes can lead to defects, post-processing challenges, or unreliable fits. In this guide, we’ll explore how to design holes for both side and top… Continue reading 3D printing – Designing holes
18650 Polymer Lithium-ion Charger
The 18650 Polymer Lithium-ion Charger is a device specifically designed to safely charge 18650 lithium-ion battery cells, which are widely used in portable electronics, robotics, and power storage applications. These chargers regulate the charging process to ensure battery longevity and prevent hazards like overcharging, overheating, or short-circuiting. Basic Working: Constant Current (CC) Phase: When the… Continue reading 18650 Polymer Lithium-ion Charger
3D Modeling – AI Revolution
How AI is Revolutionizing 3D Modeling and Product Creation AI tools are rapidly transforming the way we design and manufacture physical products. From generating artwork to creating engineering-ready 3D models, the landscape is full of opportunities for creatives, engineers, and entrepreneurs. In this blog post, we explore how various AI tools are making it easier… Continue reading 3D Modeling – AI Revolution
Motor driver HATs
Motor driver HATs (Hardware Attached on Top) are specialized add-on boards designed for controlling motors in robotics and other electronic projects. They are particularly popular in conjunction with single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi. Here’s a breakdown of their features, functions, and applications: Key Features Motor Control: Motor driver HATs can control various… Continue reading Motor driver HATs
IRLib library for receiving data from IR remote via TSOP sensor and sending data from IR remote to tsop
To use the IRLib2 library for receiving data from an IR remote via a TSOP sensor and sending data from an IR remote, you can follow these steps: Receiving Data from an IR Remote Install the IRLib2 Library: Download the IRLib2 library from its GitHub repository. Extract the ZIP file and move the IRLib2 folder… Continue reading IRLib library for receiving data from IR remote via TSOP sensor and sending data from IR remote to tsop
MX1508 motor driver
The MX1508 is a dual H-bridge motor driver IC designed for controlling DC motors and stepper motors in various applications. It is commonly used in robotics, automation, and other embedded systems where precise motor control is required. Below is a detailed overview of the MX1508 motor driver, including its features, pin configuration, operation, and applications. … Continue reading MX1508 motor driver
STM32F407VET6 microcontroller from STMicroelectronics’ STM32 family
The STM32F407VET6 is a microcontroller from STMicroelectronics’ STM32 family, specifically part of the STM32F4 series, which is based on the ARM Cortex-M4 core. This microcontroller is widely used in various embedded applications due to its performance, rich set of peripherals, and low power consumption. Below is a detailed overview of the STM32F407VET6 microcontroller, including its… Continue reading STM32F407VET6 microcontroller from STMicroelectronics’ STM32 family