Physical Computing Parts

When working on a physical computing project, sometimes you know what you want a device to do, but you do not know what device to buy. Over the summer, while working on a personal project to create a robotic lawnmower that could draw, I mainly used the internet and ChatGPT. I had to ask ChatGPT for names, search multiple YouTube video tutorials for quality content, check data sheets, and find the required libraries. That's a lot of separate searches!

What if there was a database that could hold all of this information in one place, and the community could add new parts as they discover them?

What do you search?

You search up what action you are looking for a device to perform.

Fill Out a Form to Help You Figure Out What You Need:

Does it perform an action?

  • Light
  • Servo motor
  • Screen
  • Solenoid

Does it send data?

Does it receive data?

(Maybe it could be AI-driven, allowing users to describe their goals and get part suggestions!)

What Will It Do?

  • Gives list of suggested parts
  • Where to buy
  • Datasheet
  • YouTube tutorial
  • Libraries needed

Audience:

  • IoT community
  • Robotics/makers community
  • Arduino community
  • DIY electronics community