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Black Friday: The Best Electronics Deals for Makers

Black Friday: The Best Electronics Deals for Makers

By Stuart Deutsch

Stuart Deutsch

When I am not testing and reviewing new tools, I am working on robotics, electronics, woodworking, and other types of projects.

I am also interested in microscopy, the physical sciences, and new technologies.

I write about tools and workshop topics at ToolGuyd.com.

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By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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This holiday season, make sure you’re prepared to save big on electronics by checking out these can’t-miss sales.

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With Linux and Creative Commons, The CHIP Computer Reveals Its Open Source Details

With Linux and Creative Commons, The $9 CHIP Computer Reveals Its Open Source Details

By David Scheltema

David Scheltema

I love to tinker and write about electronics. My days are spent building projects and working as a Technical Editor for MAKE.

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We’ve been wondering exactly how open source CHIP, the $9 computer, is. Turns out, it’s really freaking open! These are the files you are looking for… Open hardware files and the general Next Thing Co.docs page. The initial launch of CHIP from the Oakland, California-based Next Thing Co. made big waves a few months back […]

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Circuit Skills: Perfboard Prototyping, sponsored by Jameco Electronics

Circuit Skills: Perfboard Prototyping, sponsored by Jameco Electronics

Collin Cunningham

By Collin Cunningham

Collin Cunningham

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[Note: Jameco is currently offering all the parts I used in this video as a perfboard prototyping kit — just add wire & solder. ] When you think “DIY electronics,” one of the first images that likely comes to mind is of parts and wire soldered to a standard piece of perforated circuit board — […]

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