Guide to Boards 2026: No Computer Required
Microcontrollers and single board computers continue to get better as 2026 barrels toward us with more power and more capabilities that are perfect for amping up your next build.
Development boards are perfect for empowering makers to easily get up and running on their projects, as they provide all the necessary tools and resources needed for quickly getting started with any given task. For those new to the maker world or experienced developers wanting an update on all that’s available out there right now, we have created this blog post collection in order to highlight amazing development boards with tips, tricks, and tutorials.
Microcontrollers and single board computers continue to get better as 2026 barrels toward us with more power and more capabilities that are perfect for amping up your next build.
Make’s guide to the best boards for building better blinkies.
Another great year in boards comes to an end. Here’s all the boards I couldn’t cram into this year’s categories!
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Our top dev board picks for your edge AI application, from our 2025 boards guide.
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Teachers have a lot to navigate when selecting a circuit board for classroom use. Here’s how to narrow down the choices and choose the right one for you or your students.