The Amazing Arduino
March 11, 2026 • EPISODE 301
Step into the world of hands-on electronics and creative invention with Dr. Roger Billings in this electrifying episode of Science LIVE!
Discover how the Arduino is more than just a microcontroller—it’s a powerful gateway to innovation. From robotics and smart devices to automation and real-world STEM applications, Arduino makes it possible to turn imagination into working technology.
About DrB
Dr. Roger Billings is a visionary innovator whose work has touched the lives of millions of students and transformed the landscape of education. Widely known as “DrB” to the countless kids who benefit from his groundbreaking Acellus learning system, Dr. Billings has dedicated his life to advancing education through technology.
As part of DrB’s lifelong commitment to supporting education, Science LIVE was launched as a way to “give back” by mentoring students in conjunction with the Roger Billings Scholarship Program.
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Loved the microcontroller its so cool.
Nooooo, dont ever skip Tobias. Thanks for the class!
Keep up the good work I love these videos
don’t skip TOBIAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Dart mission is so cool!
The detective scene was spot on! This was really amazing.
The dart mission was cool!
I love science facts about staff in the past.
It’s so cool how calculators use to look.
very interesting I was intrigued with the dart mission!
Love watching you the lives
I like listening to Tobias and what he shares.
I love science live.
Comment Cool aligator trick!
I was wondering of the possibility of building in space, perhaps cities through manipulation of science. Perhaps dome cities that would mimic Earth. With a space rail for transportation.
Loved learning about the speak and spell!
YAY MORE SCIENCE!!! 😀
It is amazing how much technology is changing
i loved the alligator trick!!!
The dart mission was very interesting.
I love Science Live!
What is a asteroid made out of
Watched with my family
Liked the talk about the Dart mission. We are now looking for an Arduino project kits for us to do.
D.A.R.T was one of the coolest space related moments in my opinion
To answer the question, I love hearing from Tobias!
hi from texas
R51 is so silly.
I like the video of the Amazing Arduino😎
this was so interesting!! I love science so much, theres nothing cooler than having a better understanding of our world.
R51 always makes me laugh!
😂😂
R-Draino needs to run left to right to avoid the alligator. The alligator is going to catch him if he continues to run in a straight line. Run R-Draino! Ha!
Hello from Texas
It was cool to hear about the crater near scotland
Loved learning about the Dart mission
I’ve always known about the astroid mission but never actually got to see it in action. It’s a lot more beautiful than I thought it’d be
That part about the probe hitting the asteroid was really cool and it’s crazy we’re able to do that.
I love it😎😎😎😎😎😄
Interesting how ram started back then and has developed.
The dart mission was awesome
The detective scene was fuuny.
With the dart mission, hitting an asteroid on purpose seems crazy but at least the data retrieved was helpful and the aftermath picture looked cool almost like a star
I liked the protege episode
the alligator trick was pretty funny!
Loved learning about the Dart mission and Didymos
Amazing video!😎
The DART mission was so cool it was crazy, the rocks were super cool as well/.
I ike granola detecitve
The dart mission is such an interesting topic to be learning about!
Why did NASA move asteroids and why did they?
that detective skit was great! How long did it take to make?
At 16-17 your career was launched. I only have 10 more years to figure out my life! I have to get to work.
I like the alligator trick.
Arduino is really cool because you use code to control real things
Bro, I love how R-51 put an alligator in a MATCH box!
The protégés were very entertaining and as usual r-51 was hilarious!
R51 is always a good touch to science live
The dart mission was so cool
wow! Science live is so interesting and entertaining! -Sweet Home Alabama!
Another great science live! I love how dr john explains things so well!
A micro controller chip that can fly a rc plane!
The arduino computer piece was interesting. I didnt know clculators were so small back then.
Love it! 😊
330ft wave is huge! Wow!
The arduinos were so fun to learn about. I didnt know what that word was before this.
i love acellus
Love the detective scene.
one day I would like visit NASA!!
Enjoyed the alligator trick!
The scientists at Texas Instruments sure where smart to invent all those amazing products we use every day. My dad tells stories about the first hand held calculator he saw in school.
Love Acellus live!!!!!!;)
Did any part of the satellite that crashed into the asteroid survive?
R 51 is so funny trying to catch a alligator.
This was awesome and thanks for the advice R-51 I might use it on catching a alligator some day!
I loved the detective short film especially the granola part
I loved learning about the dart mission!!!
space missions are always fun to learn about.
I love learning with doctor John it was very interesting.
I enjoyed the dart mission!
I would make a super fast robot race car with the microcontroller.
Science live is so fun/funny to watch!
Thank you again , Dr. B, for making such an intersting video.
science been interesting to me today since i’ve joined this school the way its broken down is amazing
I want to use a robot to make pancakes
I love science live, another great video!!
301 episode dang Acellus that’s cool!
I dare you to make a floating swimming shark out of magnets!!! 🧲🦈❤️
this is so cool
R-51 🤣
I really liked the R51 it was pretty funny!
I’m laughing out loud!!! soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo funny
A micro controller that can fly a rc plane!
Yes Tobies. I hope the new space ship will save the earth! A micro controller that can fly a rc plane.
From learning about purposefully crashing spacecrafts into asteroids to the shrinking of technology, each topic was engaging.
I Love the detective skit with the granola, and the dart mission.
the dart misson was so cool
I enjoy the music that plays during the R-51 segment.
That’s crazy that those rocks that look so little are actually big rocks because they’re so far away! I love learning about space.
I liked watching the detective, it was funny.
How fast was the rocket moving when it hit the asteroid?
We need more of r51
This weeks Area 51 and R51 were really funny and fun.
I liked the dart mission a lot!
I think a good way to stop an asteroid would be to use magnets to pull the asteroid away from Earth.
The Arduino was very interesting to learn about
Love the dart mission!
Arduino is such a fascinating thing
The alligator part was funny.
The dart mission was amazing.
Using the dart space craft in a attempt to move asteroids that could come at earth in the future is really cool.
I love this it is so cool!!!!!
How many kids are in Acellus school.
How much did the dart mission cost for nasa?
How long has Acellus been a thing?
Loved learning about the Dart mission and Didymos!
My favorite part was finding the missing Arduino
Loved the dart mission!
yes I like Tobias
I liked this video it was very informational.
The dart mission was so cool to watch!!
Love science lab! I learn something new every time.
I think its funny when R51 catches an alligator wrong.
i love acellus
i also love DR.ROGER BILLINGS
I am watching with my mom
Watson, “I’ve got it!” “It was Mr. Plum! ‘Taps the floor’ “He came in through the floor here! And made his way eating…granola! With chopsticks!”
*Watson points* “He summer saulted here! And moonwalked here, then made his way to the trash can!”
“Where he stealthily made his way to the arduino!” *Watson clenches a fist*
“And sinirstly snatched it for his own!” *while Plum grabs it with chopsticks*
*Homes sighs inwardly* “Perhaps we should call it for the night and look at it with a fresh set of eyes,”
Watson nods, “Very well Mr. Homes!” *and continues to amaze us with with a little toe touch!*
I think it’s funny when R51 tries to catch an alligator but does it wrong then his robot sees an alligator and screams and runs.
We definitely stay away from alligators living in Florida.
love the granola bar mission
I loved the protégés Sherlock Holmes mini movie! Very creative!
I liked the part about R51 and how he said you should catch an alligator.
Taylor coming in from Beaufort, South Carolina
hi from Texas.
The alligator trick was funny!
I had no idea the dart mission could be so interesting!!
I LOVE sceience live!! Thank you for making learning feel not like a chore!!
My favorite part is R 51.
fun darts mission
My favorite was the dart mission
R51 is hilarious
Science Live is awesome!
The dart mission was the best part!
I really enjoyed learning about the early computers and how technology has changed over time. It’s amazing to think that computers used to take up entire rooms, and now we can hold powerful ones in our hands. The part about the Billings computer and the innovations like 3D printing was really interesting. Great video!
Firstly, Mr. Tobias talked about a man named Gary Boone. He was famous for inventing the micro-controller. He was given the job of designing the chips that made calculators work. He had to make custom chips for each company, but later, he decided to combine all the chips into one. This made it so that he didn’t have to run country to country making different chips which were all basically the same. One chip to rule them all, giving a brain to multiple inventions, including the Billing Computer.
Next, The Protégés taught us about Arduinos. Arduinos are equipped with a microcontroller, and you can use them for many types of electronics! These are the lifesavers of many inventions, including the iPad. In conclusion, it is the single most important piece of technology for inventing.
Finally, R-51 tried to be less silly but failed. He ended up trying to make an Arduino. He made a made a plastic little buddy in which he named ar-draino. I’m no doctor, but I think he has a seriously uncurable case of the sillies.
Loved this video, cant wait for next time!
Very interesting. i did not know about the Dart mission
Roger Billing, how long do you think it will be until scientists discover a permanent cure to cancer?
loved the detective scene with granola
I liked learning about the dart mission
I love science live
Such a wonderful episode of Science Live.
I enjoyed learning about the Arduino! We ordered a starter kit for home!
I love these videos 😁
I love watching science live so much
Science live is the thing I look up for each week.
i love this show
hi from louisiana
how much is an goldkey security device
this is my first science live super excited
Comment: I love the idea of the butterfly theory!!!
Dart mission is so interesting to listen
I loved the detective part. It was very cool.
I love being able to do school from anywhere with Acellus!! (currently at a coffee shop in NYC)
I enjoyed learning about the DART mission.
Keep Tobias he’s one of my favorite parts of science live!
R51 was funny
I loved learning about the asteroids!!
Science Live can always teach me something new and be entertaining in the process.
thank you dr b for the lessons
I thought this week’s Science LIVE lecture about The Amazing Arduino was really neat! Goes to show how powerful even simple technology can be when it’s used creatively. Thank you, Acellus & Science Live!!
R51 is hilarious
Love Science Lice and the Dart mission!
Thanks once again Acellus!
Is that why there was thunder storms
Thank you DrB learn so much from these
Hello from Arkansas
Loved the detective scene with the granola!
what is a micro controller
R51 makes me giggle every time.
Science Live is amazing! Thank you Dr. Billings!
Loved the Sherlock bit! The Proteges are really funny!