Image of Donald Bell Maker Update: Dial M for Maker Donald Bell Maker Update: Dial M for Maker Publish Date: 2026-04-02

This week on Maker Update: dialing a tune the hard way, a gutter punk ocarina, a solarpunk cyberdeck, and a proper guide to designing for heat set inserts.

Image of Getting to grips with the Kitronik Klaw, BBC micro:bit, and MakeCode! Getting to grips with the Kitronik Klaw, BBC micro:bit, and MakeCode!

For the budding Roboteer, learning how to add and control actuators is a key skill. In this guide, we are going to take a look at our servo driven Klaw actuator,* and show you how to control it via code.

Image of Intro to Embedded Rust Part 11: defmt and Step-through Debugging Intro to Embedded Rust Part 11: defmt and Step-through Debugging

In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to use the Raspberry Pi Debug Probe to perform step-through debugging in Rust.

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mosaic-G5 P3H™ GNSS Module Publish Date: 2026-04-02

The Septentrio mosaic-G5 P3H™ advanced multi-frequency GNSS receiver module in a low-power surface mount package is ideal for autonomous navigation.

This week on Maker Update: dialing a tune the hard way, a gutter punk ocarina, a solarpunk cyberdeck, and a proper guide to designing for heat set inserts.

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Industrial Safety Controls (ISC) specializes in all aspect of machine safety and safeguarding, sensing and select control related products. We also provide machine safeguarding evaluation services. Regardless of your industry you will find products that will address your most difficult applications.

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800G OSFP AEC Cable Assemblies, 10Y Series Publish Date: 2026-04-02

3M 800G OSFP AEC cable assemblies, 10Y series, support up to 800 Gbps aggregate bandwidth in full-duplex configurations.

In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to perform efficient logging with defmt and step-through debugging using the Raspberry Pi Debug Probe.

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image of Select the right cables for harsh industrial automation applications Select the right cables for harsh industrial automation applications

Join us to learn more about choosing the proper wire or cable for industrial automation projects exposed to hazardous elements.

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mosaic-G5 P3™ GNSS Module and Evaluation Kit Publish Date: 2026-04-02

The Septentrio mosaic-G5 P3™ advanced multi-frequency GNSS receiver module in a low-power surface mount package is ideal for autonomous navigation.

This year marks 50 years of NI innovation and 40 years of NI #LabVIEW pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For five decades, NI has led the way in test and measurement innovation. From GPIB and modular instruments to graphical software and AI.

How to Make DIY Music Reactive RGB LED Ring (WS2812B) Using Visuino Updated: 2026-04-02

Learn how to build a sound‑responsive LED ring using Visuino, Arduino Nano ESP32, WS2812B LEDs, and a mic module. Step‑by‑step guide for beginners.

Image of Webinar – Meet the LAN Squad: Defeating Ethernet Design Challenges Webinar – Meet the LAN Squad: Defeating Ethernet Design Challenges

Explore how solutions from Würth Elektronik offer tailored advantages to LAN enhance robustness, simplify layout decisions, and reduce overall system cost.

Image of Measuring the Speed of Sound Using an Ultrasonic Sensor and Oscilloscope Measuring the Speed of Sound Using an Ultrasonic Sensor and Oscilloscope

In this blog, I will walk through a simple experiment that uses an ultrasonic sensor and oscilloscope to measure how fast sound travels through the air.

L293D Motor Driver Shield and Arduino Updated: 2026-04-01

In this guide, we will first understand how the L293D shield works and then implement a practical servo motor control setup using Arduino UNO.

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MGD Series Resonix® Refrigerant Leak Sensors Publish Date: 2026-04-01

Sensata MGD series refrigerant leak sensors feature Speed of Sound technology, delivering high accuracy and fast response times.

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Si86Px Family Digital Isolators Publish Date: 2026-04-01

Skyworks Solutions Si86Px digital isolators combine high-speed dual- or quad-signal isolation with an on-chip DC/DC converter, delivering up to 0.5 W.

Automotive Semiconductor Solutions Automotive Semiconductor Solutions for Power, Motor Control & Isolation Publish Date: 2026-04-01

Explore Toshiba’s automotive-grade semiconductor solutions including MOSFETs, diodes, isolation devices, and motor driver ICs. Designed for reliability and AEC-Q100 compliance across EV, BMS, and power applications.

The cable length for AN_GPS_A001 AVIC is five meters. The connector type of this antenna is AVIC. The antenna is suitable for magnet mounting.

This video discusses the Ranger Series Pin and Socket Connectors from Amphenol. They offer compact size, rugged environmental sealing, and suitability for high-speed data, signal, and power applications.