Star Simpson’s Tips for Starting a Lifetime in Electronics
Star Simpson was inspired by Forrest Mims’ books on electronics. Now she’s turning his iconic drawings directly into hardware.
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.
LittleBits Launches STEAM Kit For Education
Electronics kit manufacturer littleBits announces a classroom-focused kit designed specifically for educators and students involved in STEAM-based curriculum.
Troubleshoot Circuitry with DIY Magnified Thermal Imaging
Circuit parts are getting smaller, but our eyes and fingers can only troubleshoot so much. Find the issue with a thermal camera and a special lense.
Familiarize Yourself with These 7 Dev Board Features
Get an overview of all the features of a typical dev board.
This High Voltage Robot Sculpture Is as Scary as It Is Cute
This tiny EPROM robot sculpture will shock you!
Electronics That Last: How I Built an Heirloom Laptop
Imagine an laptop you could pass down to your kids. Kurt Mottweiler walks us through the design considerations in making an heirloom laptop.
Boards, Chips, and Drones from CES 2016
To talk about CES is to talk of many things: of chips — and boards — and drones — of wearables — and the Internet of Things.
