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Arduino’s board ranges cater to every maker, from beginners to professionals. Whether you're learning the basics, building IoT devices, or tackling industrial-grade projects, Arduino has a solution. This guide explains the Core, Maker/MKR, and Pro ranges, helping you find the perfect board for your needs.Read now
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Arduino Tips for Beginners
By following these tips, you’ll create a strong foundation for your Arduino journey, paving the way for innovative and exciting projects.Read now -
Introduction to Arduino
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform designed for simplicity and versatility, making it ideal for beginners and experts alike. It uses a programmable microcontroller as the 'brain' of your projects, enabling you to connect sensors to gather data and actuators to perform actions. From simple gadgets like LED displays to advanced prototypes, Arduino makes innovation accessible. Its open-source nature fosters a global community that shares tutorials, tools, and inspiration, empowering anyone to bring their ideas to life.Read now -
Wiring an Illuminated Toggle Switch
An illuminated toggle switch is like an SPST switch with an additional terminal to operate the illumination. Our range of illuminated toggle switches are a reliable and popular series commonly used on controls panels to mimic the style of a racing car or fighter jets particularly for Sim racing. Check out our guide on wiring illuminated toggles.Read now -
Piezo vs Capacitive Switches - What's the Difference?
Switches are found in nearly every electronic device; they can be mechanical, or touch based. The two most common touch-based switches are piezo and capacitive. Unlike mechanical switches, they don’t have moving parts and can often withstand millions of operations.
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Complete Guide to Circular Connectors
Circular connectors are multi-pole connectors used to transmit power, data and electrical signals between devices. They are rugged, durable and often IP rated suitable for use in harsh environments. They are used in a wide variety of applications due to their reliable and long-lasting properties.
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Save up to 55% time with IDEC push-in terminals
Read nowTechnology has move on allot since the introduction of screw terminals many decades ago. That's why we have partnered with IDEC to highlight the benefits of using push-in terminals with your industrial equipment. Three main features of Push-in terminals...
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Your guide to Hammond enclosures
Read nowEnclosures are used to house electrical circuits providing protection against the environment and safely housing the circuit. They come in all shapes and sizes, which can sometimes make it overwhelming when trying to find the most suitable enclosure. We stock over...
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Latching vs Momentary Switches
Read nowWhen identifying and choosing a switch one of the most important choices is whether you require a latching or momentary switch. Momentary switches are sprung and only make/break the switch contacts whilst the actuator is operated, the actuator springs back to the original...