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Don Wilcher

  • About Me

    Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa), Siemens Level I Mechatronics Instructor, an Electrical Engineer, Independent Technical Education Researcher, Instructor, Maker, Emerging Technology Lecturer- writer, Book Author, and Entrepreneur

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Projects Mutasd mind

PROJECT
163

Build an Animated Digital Kiosk with a Raspberry Pi

By Don Wilcher

Learn how to transform your Raspberry Pi into an animated digital kiosk for advertising, events, or store displays with a few simple hardware components.

PROJECT
1 285

Build an Arduino Opta DC Motor Controller with HMI

By Don Wilcher

Learn the art of PLC control with Arduino Opta. Build a robust DC motor controller and explore the programming options to automate your projects effectively.

PROJECT
136

Build a Raspberry Pi Time-Lapse Camera

By Don Wilcher

Capture time in motion with a Raspberry Pi time-lapse camera: Step-by-step guide to building your own setup. Capture the world in motion!

PROJECT
171

Control a DC Motor with an LED Indicator from Node-RED Dashboard

By Don Wilcher

The approach to controlling a DC motor and LED makes the project interactive, ‎allowing Node-RED to control various devices in your home or workshop.

PROJECT
72

Build a Programmable +3.3Volt Compliant Logic Probe

By Don Wilcher

Easily build your own customizable logic probe with an ESP8266-based RoundyFi to help troubleshoot your electronics projects.

PROJECT
244

Build a Customizable Pomodoro Timer

By Don Wilcher

The objective of the Pomodoro Timer is to improve learning focus and develop efficient study habits in 25-minute increments.

Blogs

A Guide for the ESP32 Microcontroller Series
BLOG
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A Guide for the ESP32 Microcontroller Series

By Don Wilcher

Explore the vast ESP32 ecosystem with this overview, featuring detailed explanations of its architecture, communication interfaces, and development tools.

Arduino PLC IDE Software Overview
BLOG
3 488

Arduino PLC IDE Software Overview

By Don Wilcher

The Arduino PLC IDE is designed to simplify programming Arduino PLC boards, allowing users to create automation projects through a user-friendly interface.

Tutorials Mutasd mind

Python, MicroPython, and CircuitPython Similarities and Differences
TUTORIAL
1 829

Python, MicroPython, and CircuitPython: Similarities and Differences

By Don Wilcher

A comprehensive comparison of Python, MicroPython, and CircuitPython, including origins, syntax, and applications.

What Is a Low Pass Filter? Understanding an Electronic Filter Circuit
TUTORIAL
2 715

What Is a Low Pass Filter? Understanding an Electronic Filter Circuit

By Don Wilcher

Learn the basics of low-pass filters, their operation, and their key uses in audio, communications, and power supplies.

What is Object-Oriented Programming?
TUTORIAL
120

What is Object-Oriented Programming?

By Don Wilcher

Discover OOP basics! Learn how encapsulation, inheritance, and abstraction make coding efficient for embedded projects like the BBC Micro:bit.

What Is a High Pass Filter? Understanding an Electronic Filter Circuit
TUTORIAL
840

What Is a High Pass Filter? Understanding an Electronic Filter Circuit

By Don Wilcher

What is a high-pass filter? Understand its function, key concepts like cutoff frequency and impedance, and its applications in electronics.

Tank Circuits: The Operation and Application of an LC Circuit
TUTORIAL
2 784

Tank Circuits: The Operation and Application of an LC Circuit

By Don Wilcher

Learn how tank circuits use inductors and capacitors to filter signals, create oscillators, and tune radios by generating resonant frequencies.

Pneumatic Basics: Understanding Pneumatic Systems in Robotics, Lifts, and Automation
TUTORIAL
731

Pneumatic Basics: Understanding Pneumatic Systems in Robotics, Lifts, and Automation

By Don Wilcher

Learn how pneumatic systems power robotics, automation, and lifting devices using compressed air for motion, precision, and efficiency.