Resources & guides
Learn before you build
Practical, plain-language guides for makers, students and educators. New guides and product tutorials are added regularly.
Microcontrollers
Arduino vs ESP32: which board should you start with?
Both are excellent first boards, but they suit different projects. Here's how to choose based on connectivity, power and learning curve.
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Robotics
How to choose a robotics kit
Age, goals and budget all matter. A practical framework for parents, teachers and clubs choosing their first (or next) robotics kit.
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Sensors
A beginner's guide to sensors
Distance, motion, temperature, light — sensors are how your projects perceive the world. Meet the six sensors every beginner should know.
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IoT
An introduction to IoT
The Internet of Things is just sensors, a connection and a decision. Here's the mental model, plus what a first IoT project looks like.
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STEM Education
10 STEM project ideas by difficulty
From a traffic light in an afternoon to a smart greenhouse over a term — projects that build on each other, with the skills each one teaches.
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Tools & Prototyping
Soldering basics: your first reliable joints
Good soldering is 80% preparation. Temperature, tinning and the three-second rule — everything a beginner needs for shiny, strong joints.
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