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Types of Batteries – Electronics Basics

different types of batteries

Batteries are everywhere in our lives. Not only in the products we buy, but in our electronics projects! It’s not always clear when we should use which time, or what even makes one type of battery different from another.  In this tutorial we’re going to cover the different types of batteries and talk about some […]

2017 Chevrolet Volt vs. Tesla Model 3

Most of my viewers are aware that I love technology and I’ve been driving the 2013 Chevrolet Volt for quite some time! And, I’ve been watching the information come out about the Tesla Model 3, which appears to be a really cool car! I think I’ll go out and buy one! Ok. Just kidding. I […]

How to make a Penny Battery

How to Make a Penny Battery

In a previous article, I showed you how to make a battery out of a potato.  What we learned is that the potato doesn’t make the electricity, but rather a chemical reaction between the copper and zinc do, and all they need is an electrolyte between them.  In this tutorial we’re going to learn how […]

How to make a Potato Battery

making a potato battery

Making a potato battery is a great learning exercise that everyone getting into electronics should investigate! A potato battery is one of the first science experiments most school children do. It’s a great way to explain how batteries work and how the fundamentals of batteries and electrolytes work with electrodes in the creation of electricity. […]