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

