Tag: rtfms
RTFMS Episode #9: IGLO: Identified Glowing Object
What you can see in the video … It looks like … I don’t know how to describe it. You definitely won’t confuse it with a plane. Planes do not change the direction so fast. They also do not fly in formations like this. And definitely do not change their…
RTFMs Episode #8: How to Build a Magnetic Levitating Top
Did you ever try to levitate a magnet with the help of bunch of other magnets? It seems very easy: since magnets can repel each other you probably can put a bunch of magnets in circle so they equally push the other magnet towards the center of the system. Or…
RTFMs #7: Microcontroller Meets Jewelery aka “Magic Locket”
Look what I have! This is not computer graphics, the locket is actually glowing with shimmering light constantly changing the color. It looks fantastic, especially in the the evening when only candle lights light up the room, you know. It makes a great present and in this video I will…
RTFMs #5: Building a Vacuum Pump
If by looking at this picture you guessed that today’s episode is about vacuum, you’re totally right. To be precise, we will be talking about building a powerful vacuum pump.
Episode #4: Turn your iPhone(Android, Mac, PC, Player, etc) into a Universal Remote
Which remote is better – this universal remote or this iPhone? Of course iPhone is better!! It is naturally the best remote you can imagine. It is connected to the internet, so you can check the TV program. It has huge high-resolution touchscreen. And it is always with you. One…
Episode #3: Computer, Give Me Coffee!
Remember how we, humans, interact with computers in sci-fi movies? Computer do this, computer stop that. Why we still do not see all this voice interface awesomeness in our homes? Why we can’t just say “Computer, give me coffee” and get the coffee? It is not that difficult to implement…
Episode #1: A 15 Minute Robot
Hi There, This is Andrey Mikhalchuk and RTFMs video blog, the information you will never find in your regular user’s manual. In this episode we will build a simple robot and program it to solve a maze. The best part of the project is that it will only take about…







