There’s no better introduction to programming and practical electronics than to study how things can be made to move, buzz, or flash. Movement often involves some kind of motor, and a small, brushed DC motor is just great to learn a thing or two before embarking on serious robotics stuff and mechatronics. Here, we take the first steps toward intelligent DC motor control, aided by a fantastic development kit from Elektor that combines hardware, software, and a solid guidebook.