Best Boards for LEDs in 2026
Make’s guide to the best boards for building better blinkies.
Other Boards
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.
Boards Guide 2026: Word is Board
Another great year in boards comes to an end. Here’s all the boards I couldn’t cram into this year’s categories!
Choose the Best Board for Wearables
Should you use a LilyPad Arduino or a Circuit Playground Express? We rounded up our 5 favorite boards for wearable electronics.
Boards Guide 2025: AI at the Edge
Our top dev board picks for your edge AI application, from our 2025 boards guide.
Choose the Best Board to Animate Your LEDs
What’s the best control board for your addressable LED project? These boards make animations easy.
How to Choose the Right Board for the Classroom
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.
Boards Guide 2024: Boards Are Back
From Make: Vol. 87: New evolutions in dev boards make this a metamorphic period for Makers.