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The Hobby Robots blog
Our long-form writing now lives in the Learn library, where guides are kept up to date instead of aging as posts. Everything published so far is below; the older dated posts from spring 2026 now redirect to the current version of their guide.
Getting Started with Arduino for Robotics
Install the IDE, upload your first sketch, wire an LED and a sensor, and learn the handful of concepts every robot build uses.
Read →Arduino Robot Car: Complete 2WD Build Guide
The classic first robot: full BOM, chassis assembly, L298N wiring table, battery advice, and a reusable drive() function.
Read →Build a Line Follower Robot with Arduino
Add two IR sensors to the robot car and follow a black track — then graduate to PID control for competition speed.
Read →Obstacle-Avoiding Robot with HC-SR04 and Arduino
Mount an HC-SR04 on a servo, scan left and right, and let the car roam a room without hitting anything.
Read →Robot Sensors Explained: Ultrasonic, IR, Encoders and IMUs
What each common sensor actually measures, what it costs, its gotchas, and which project it belongs in.
Read →Motor Drivers Explained: L298N vs TB6612FNG
H-bridge theory in plain language, and the honest comparison: when the ₹100 L298N is fine and when the TB6612 is worth it.
Read →10 Beginner Robotics Projects, in the Right Order
A learning ladder from blinking an LED to a self-balancing robot — each rung teaches exactly one new skill.
Read →School Robotics Kits: A Practical Buyer's Guide for India
An honest checklist for schools and ATL coordinators: what to buy, what to skip, budget tiers, and the spares nobody warns you about.
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