Donald Bell Maker Update: Chop Chop
Publish Date: 2026-09-10
This week on Maker Update: a stick chopper for your chopsticks, an AI duck that sings, a Tamagotchi that dies when you doomscroll, and an RC bike that keeps its balance.
Tiny FX - LED Effects Controller
Learn how to use the PicoFX MicroPython module to add lighting effects to Tiny FX builds.
Arduino Mosquito Repellent
Updated: 2026-09-10
Learn how to create an effective mosquito deterrent using an Arduino UNO, a piezo buzzer, and Visuino software. Simple steps for beginners.
Nordic Semiconductor nRF Cloud provides immediate access to cloud infrastructure, helping developers move from prototype to production using a scalable, self-service platform.
Dwyer Instruments series 626/628 pressure transmitters are rugged, compact devices designed for precise pressure measurement in harsh environments.
This week on Maker Update: a stick chopper for your chopsticks, an AI duck that sings, a Tamagotchi that dies when you doomscroll, and an RC bike that keeps its balance.
Pushbutton Switches
Publish Date: 2026-09-10
Same Sky pushbutton switches feature package sizes as small as 9 mm x 6 mm, with profiles from 5 mm.
QPK1522 Multi-Channel GaN Drain Controller for High-Speed Bias Switching — Coming Soon!
Publish Date: 2026-09-10
The Qorvo QPK1522 high-speed drain bias controller provides efficient drain switching, sequencing, and protection for multiple GaN power amplifiers and LNAs.
DigiKey is the presenting sponsor of the electronica India Tech Challenge 2026, a national innovation hackathon that brings together engineers, developers, students and makers to solve real-world electronics challenges.
Automatic wire cutter delivering accurate, consistent, high-speed cuts for 28-6 AWG wire up to 10mm diameter. Program lengths and save hundreds of wire/length combos for recurring jobs.
Webinar – Simplify CRA Compliance for Your Existing MCU-Based Designs
Discuss how organizations can leverage documentation, risk assessments, and security enhancements to reduce risk and examine meaningful security updates.
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Reliable M8/M12 Connectivity
Updated: 2026-09-10
HARTING M8 and M12 cable assemblies deliver dependable, industry-standard connectivity for sensors, actuators, Ethernet networks, and power distribution.
Dwyer Instruments 626 and 628 series industrial pressure transmitters/transducers feature a piezo-resistive sensor contained in a rugged NEMA 4X/IP66 housing.
Harwin pre-crimped cables make it easier to build dependable Gecko and Datamate assemblies without special crimp tooling.
We take a look at the K100 Programmable Display Beacon from Banner Engineering. It combines a color status indicator and alphanumeric display in one unit with 360 degree visibility to communicate information at any angle.
Experience The Car Challenge and see how N-Tron® NT7000 Managed Ethernet Switches help keep industrial networks connected, reliable, and resilient. Discover the power of secure, high-performance networking built for demanding environments.
Gecko® and Datamate® Pre-Crimped Cables
Publish Date: 2026-09-10
Harwin Gecko and Datamate pre-crimped cables deliver factory-terminated connections that reduce assembly time and eliminate crimp tooling.
Automatic stripping and crimping machine for loose insulated wire ferrules, 0.5-1.5 mm² standard range (26-12 AWG). Optional tool kits expand range to 0.25-4 mm².
The Amphenol SFP-DD cable assemblies datasheet
X-Band innovations for defense technology
Explore the latest advances in RF front-end architectures that are enabling higher-performance phased-array and multifunction radar systems without increasing system complexity.

