Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Get started with robotics alongside Miloš Rašić in this practical introduction to robotics. He breaks down what makes a robot, from sensors, actuators and microcontrollers to servo motors, gearboxes and feedback control, then shows how those ideas lead into building a robot arm and a mobile robot platform. Along the way, he also covers simple bench demos, CAD and 3D printing, with a focus on making robotics approachable for makers, hobbyists and engineers, you can follow along on the element14 Community: bit.ly/4vuahXE
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00:00 Intro
00:39 What is a Robot?
02:52 Electronics
06:54 Sensors
10:27 Actuators
12:55 Closed Loop Contol
15:29 Mechanics
16:25 Taking It Apart
18:12 CAD & 3D Printing
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Engage with the element14 presents team on the element14 Community - suggest builds, find project files and behind the scenes video: bit.ly/3tmdewv
Visit the element14 Community for more great activities and free hardware:
Tech spotlights: bit.ly/3qPrDhM
RoadTest and Reviews: bit.ly/3pV5Bux
Project14: bit.ly/31wbnJY
#introductiontorobotics #robotarm #mobilerobotics
Get started with robotics alongside Miloš Rašić in this practical introduction to robotics. He breaks down what makes a robot, from sensors, actuators and microcontrollers to servo motors, gearboxes and feedback control, then shows how those ideas lead into building a robot arm and a mobile robot platform. Along the way, he also covers simple bench demos, CAD and 3D printing, with a focus on making robotics approachable for makers, hobbyists and engineers, you can follow along on the element14 Community: bit.ly/4vuahXE
============================================================================
00:00 Intro
00:39 What is a Robot?
02:52 Electronics
06:54 Sensors
10:27 Actuators
12:55 Closed Loop Contol
15:29 Mechanics
16:25 Taking It Apart
18:12 CAD & 3D Printing
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Engage with the element14 presents team on the element14 Community - suggest builds, find project files and behind the scenes video: bit.ly/3tmdewv
Visit the element14 Community for more great activities and free hardware:
Tech spotlights: bit.ly/3qPrDhM
RoadTest and Reviews: bit.ly/3pV5Bux
Project14: bit.ly/31wbnJY
#introductiontorobotics #robotarm #mobilerobotics









![Building a DEFCON-style sign with an ESP32
In this episode of element14 Presents, Mark builds a DEFCON-style status display using an ESP32 and addressable LEDs. Originally intended to track global alert levels, the project was reimagined as a personal progress indicator that changes color based on task completion. The ESP32 hosts a web-based interface where users can manage tasks, with the LED sign reflecting their status in real time. This project combines simple electronics, custom laser-cut acrylic housing, and Wi-Fi control for a practical and adaptable build. Full details and code are available on the element14 Community: https://bit.ly/453H4XA
[00:51] Components needed
[01:16] Assembling the mechanics
[04:30] Spray painting
[05:34] Part 2
[08:23] Electronics intro
[08:55] Wiring
[20:08] Programming
[21:50] Connecting to the network
[23:08] Demo
#ESP32 #LEDDisplay- #IoTProject
Engage with the element14 presents team on the element14 Community - suggest builds, find project files and behind the scenes video: https://bit.ly/3tmdewv
Visit the element14 Community for more great activities and free hardware:
Tech spotlights: https://bit.ly/3qPrDhM
RoadTest and Reviews: https://bit.ly/3pV5Bux
Project14: https://bit.ly/31wbnJY Building a DEFCON-style sign with an ESP32](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xVM-HY_BveM/mqdefault.jpg)
