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The best deals on the coolest STEM kits, programmable robots, and more
With the holidays fast approaching, great deals on STEM kits and robot toys are already popping up on Amazon and other major retailers. Don’t wait—get your holiday shopping done today.
A smart Black Friday deal on this Fnirsi smart soldering iron
100W of smart soldering power in a convenient travel kit
Elecfreaks micro:bit Space Science Kit Review: Go for launch
Elecfreaks’ space themed micro:bit electronics kit uses Lego compatible components and electronics to create projects destined for your own slice of “Magnificent desolation” on the Moon.
Mecpow X4 Pro Review: 22 Watts on a Budget
The Mecpow X4 Pro cuts straight to the chase with laser-like focus.
Ifixit Fixhub Portable Soldering Station Review: Take the heat with you
Ifixit takes the plunge into the world of soldering irons with a smart portable soldering station that brings the heat but at a cost.
Cytron Maker Uno RP2040 Review: Budget-focused board
Based upon the Raspberry Pi Pico’s RP2040, but designed to resemble the classic Arduino Uno, Cytron’s latest board takes aim at the low-cost end of the educators budget.
Arduino starts selling a new Plug and Make kit for electronics beginners
Arduino has released an easy-to-use kit that helps you build 7 different projects to give budding electronics makers another option to start learning the craft.
Enthusiast shows how to build 16MB 30-pin SIMMs to upgrade your vintage 386DX PC
If you have a 386DX PC you'd like to really max out the memory on, this project shows how to make your own 16MB 30-pin memory modules for it.
