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Top 5 Alternatives to Raspberry Pi Pico
Discover cheap alternatives for the Raspberry Pi Pico that leverage the power of its RP2040 microcontroller
Adafruit STEMMA and STEMMA QT Sensors (2022 Buyer's Guide)
Learn about Adafruit STEMMA and STEMMA QT Sensors and discover the most popular sensors and modules
MikroBUS is coming to SparkFun
There's two new boards for working with Click boards, and more on the way!
Image Sensors 2022 Buyer's Guide
Learn all there is to know about image sensors, from what they are and how they work to the different varieties available!
SparkFun Qwiic Sensors Buying Guide: 2022
Discover all of the interesting things SparkFun introduced with the Qwiic ecosystem including the Ala-Carte option that enables developers to pick n’ choose controllers, sensors, and switches!
Complete Guide for Fingerprint Modules 2022
Learn more about what fingerprint modules can do, and which ones we recommend for your next project!
Complete Guide to Air Quality Sensors
Everything you need to know about air quality sensors. We'll cover the different types of sensors available, as well as how they work and what they're used for.
Complete Guide to Biometric Sensors
Learn all about biometric sensors, from what they are to the various kinds available, how they’re used in the real world, and what biometric sensors are available!
Complete Guide to Proximity Sensors
From infrared to ultrasonic and everything in-between. Read on to learn everything you need to know about proximity sensors and checkout our buying recommendations!
The 5 Development Tools You Need - November 2021
Here, Mouser's Technical Marketing Manager, EMEA, Mark Patrick, presents his 'Top 5 Pick' of recently-released dev kits.
Exploring the Future of Embedded Machine Learning
Machine learning has become an excellent tool to tackle many data-intensive and highly complex problems across virtually every market, but what does the future hold?
Seven Singularly Spooktacular Maker Tools to Spice up Your DIY Halloween
Are you looking for the perfect Halloween DIY project or trick or treating costume? Here are some products and ideas for the spookiest of days!
What is a System on Module?
Confused about what a system on module is? Learn all about SoMs, from what they are to how they're used in the real world!
Best STEM Learning Kits for Adults
Check out the best STEM learning kits for adults, from Raspberry Pi and Arduino kits to retro gaming arcades and everything in-between!
Adafruit Huzzah32 Specs and More
ESP32 and ESP8266 microcontrollers each have their value. The Adafruit Feather Huzzah8266 is a great ESP8266-based microcontroller while its ESP8266 architecture. Additionally, Adafruit offers its Huzzah32 ESP32 Feather board. Learn all about the Adafruit Huzah32 Feather, from what it is to what it can do!
What is RISC-V?
RISC-V is an open instruction set architecture that's gained a lot of popularity. Learn all about RISC-V, from what RISC-V is to how it's different from ARM, what RISC-V boards are available, and more!
Best STEM Kits
Check out the best STEM kits for education, from Raspberry Pi and Arduino kits to gaming handhelds and more!
Best Maker YouTube Channels to Follow
YouTube can be a great learning tool. But to use it properly, you'll want to follow the right channels. Here are the best must-follow maker and DIY channels to learn about everything from Raspberry Pi and Arduino to 3D printing and everything in between!