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  1. Phidgets VINT Hub gets a speed upgrade
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    Phidgets VINT Hub gets a speed upgrade

    The HUB0001 is a drop-in replacement for the HUB0000 and will enable data rate increases of up to 10x for future generations of VINT devices. The VINT Hub is one of the most commonly used Phidgets. Connect up to 6 devices to your computer through a single USB port. Each VINT port can perform one of four roles: Communicate with...
  2. Data Acquisition and Control Hardware - a LabJack User Guide
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    Data Acquisition and Control Hardware - a LabJack User Guide

    LabJack User Guide LabJack devices are data acquisition and control hardware (DAQ), serving as a bridge between the real world and the virtual, to help you control your project or application from your PC or device computer. There are seven main product groups in the range but the following four are recommended for most applications. LabJack - U3 LV...
  3. The all new goBILDA range, the prototyper’s favourite build system is now available in metric.
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    The all new goBILDA range, the prototyper’s favourite build system is now available in metric.

    Servocity has long been a favourite build system for creating, prototyping and building innovative products but for some, the imperial based system is a drawback but now there is goBILDA, a new metric range to complement the already extensive capability.  goBILDA is a metric, grid-based building system brought to you by the people behind Servocity and Actobotics. Modularity is what...
  4. NED Robot a NEW - low cost 6-axis Cobot for Education, Vocational training & Research laboratories
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    NED Robot a NEW - low cost 6-axis Cobot for Education, Vocational training & Research laboratories

    Niryo Robotics from France have a new collaborative 6-axis robot, NED,  based on open-source technologies. The Robot is designed for Education Vocational training Research laboratories Ned is designed to accomplish with fluidity and precision (0.5mm) the movements required by robotic projects. This is ideal for training, education, research and prototyping.  The robot has a robust aluminium skeleton and is sure...
  5. A Smarter Way to Build With Arduino
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    A Smarter Way to Build With Arduino

    Whether you work in a lab, industry or in education, you will know that you need a certain amount of equipment while you are building, now there's a smart, neat way to win back some space. A better way to work with the TOTEM Mini Lab. The Mini lab replaces much of the clutter you use designing, building and testing...
  6. Digimakers at We The Curious
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    Digimakers at We The Curious

    We had a great time this weekend at Digimakers, held at We The Curious, in Bristol. Active Robots ran workshops throughout the day, helping children build a LEGO Robot Hand. Continue reading →
  7. How Playful Learning Benefits the Classroom
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    How Playful Learning Benefits the Classroom

    Playful learning is one of the main ways in which children learn and develop. It helps to build self-worth by giving a child a sense of his or her own abilities and to feel good about themselves. Because it’s fun, children often become very absorbed in what they are doing. Continue reading →
  8. EV3 unleashes the Power of Python
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    EV3 unleashes the Power of Python

    LEGO® Education has recently announced that you can now use your EV3 Brick to unleash the power of MicroPython. Continue reading →
  9. BB8- Join the club and build your own!
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    BB8- Join the club and build your own!

    When BB-8 first rolled onto the Star Wars scene in 2015, fans could not believe the droid was not CGI. This has since lead to one, inevitable outcome; someone was going to try and make one. Continue reading →

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