Makers, some of our favourite electronics brands have the most interesting news you need to know. Keep watch for what’s coming to South Africa in the near future. 2025 is turning out jam-packed with new gadgets and gizmos for electronics enthusiasts to tinker. If you get as excited about the world of tech as we …
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Build something cool with us. Here are 5 Arduino projects for beginners that will educate and inspire you, Makers! We’ve done the research to find fun hobby project ideas for you using Arduino boards and simple electrical circuits. Dip your toes in and see what you can do with a bit of curiosity, tinkering, and …
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s that time again to get together with friends and family, unwind, and prepare for the coming of a new year. But what do you get for the Maker in your life? We know it can be tough to think of a perfect gift for your loved ones, …
LEDs are such versatile components that come in various form factors and are used in countless everyday items. Makers constantly find fun and unique ways to make use of LEDs, such as giving eyes to a robot companion, implementing mood lights, and creating simple interactive LED displays or games. What is an LED? As with …
(Left & Center Photo by Vanessa Loring – Pexel. Right Photo by Micro:Bit – Micro:Bit) Teach little Makers to dream big, and they will change the world. Robotics and 3D printing have shaken South African industries in so many ways, redefining modern manufacturing and the future workspace. As Makers, many of us are responsible for …
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When it comes to simply the best single-board computers for hobbyists and tinkerers, everyone wants a piece of the Pi! But how do you choose the right one for your next project? The new Raspberry Pi 5 and the old faithful Pi 4B boards each have unique properties to offer. If you’re wondering what features …
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Most Makers know how hard it is to get hold of a Raspberry Pi at the moment, so the hunt is well underway to find alternative single-board computers for projects. Radxa has been making their own single board computers, called Rock, for quite a few years now but the stock shortage of Raspberry Pi’s has …
Displays have come a long way since the first commercially made electronic television sets manufactured by Telefunken in 1934. Nowadays displays are everywhere with many people carrying a mobile phone with some kind of display in their pocket. Displays are such an important part of everyday life whether it is in the corporate world or …
We know being a Maker is awesome, but it can also be really overwhelming especially if you are just starting out. The sheer number of brands, and variety of products can make it confusing when trying to choose a kit. In this blog post we aim to help you choose the right kit for your …
