Notes from the workbench

Robotics, code, and lessons learned mid-build.

Robotics

Tuning PID controllers for blazing line-following speed

9 min read · Aug 2026

From oscillation to super smooth: how to tune Kp, Ki and Kd while your robot actually runs — on the track, not just in theory.

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Embedded

Choosing motors and drivers for a championship sumo robot

7 min read · Jul 2026

Torque vs. weight vs. battery life — the honest trade-offs behind picking a motor for the ring.

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Competitions

5 mistakes I made in my first robotics competition

6 min read · Jun 2026

Overconfident code, under-tested batteries, and the one soldering lesson I'll never forget.

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