Behold the Yack-O-Lantern! Behold the Yack-O-Lantern!

With just a handful of parts and a couple of hours of work, you can easily repulse all of your co-workers at this year's office Halloween party!

Basic Motion Sensors: Ultrasonic and IR Basic Motion Sensors: Ultrasonic and IR

Ultrasonic or IR? Learn the strengths and weaknesses of these sensors, from detection range to cost. Make an informed decision for your next endeavor.

Using Gear Tooth Sensors in an Off-Road Racecar Using Gear Tooth Sensors in an Off-Road Racecar

Want precise RPM tracking? Use a Hall effect gear tooth sensor and Arduino to measure speed in your next racing project.

Laser Distance Measurements using Garmins LIDAR LITE v3HP Laser Distance Measurements using Garmins LIDAR LITE v3HP

The idea of using light to measure distance is a bit mind-boggling, knowing that light travels at 186,000 miles a second, seems like it would be nearly impossible to measure distance accurately from one point to another.

The Hall Effect and Electrical Components The Hall Effect and Electrical Components

From detecting magnetic fields to propelling rockets, the Hall Effect is a powerhouse in electronics. Explore how this phenomenon is harnessed.

Image of CLUE Development Board Comes to PyCon CLUE Development Board Comes to PyCon

DigiKey and Adafruit team up for PyCon with the new CLUE board.

Image of Favorite Things 2025: Top Electronics Tools & Boards for Makers Favorite Things 2025: Top Electronics Tools & Boards for Makers

A curated list of my favorite electronics tools, parts and maker boards for 2025—perfect gifts or upgrades for your workbench.

Top 10 Maker Boards for the Holiday Season Top 10 Maker Boards for the Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us and we have our top 10 boards to get you through the season.