DFRobot
DFRobot was founded by a local maker community in 2008, among the first to embrace open-source hardware, we keep creating innovative, user-friendly hardware & software products that become the building blocks in all kinds of electronic projects and fostering a strong community of learners around it. After a decade, DFRobot has expanded from open-source hardware to STEM education, manufacturing, and other industries. The company’s product lines include gadgets related to Arduino, LattePanda, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, and comprehensive learning kits for K12 students such as Boson kit, micro:Maqueen series and Mind Plus.
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Maker Board Spotlight: Arduino MKR1000
The Arduino MKR1000 is a low-cost development board that's capable of tons of different projects. From IoT projects to smart home automation, it's a great microcontroller for a lot of different applications. Find out all about the Arduino MKR1000, from its specs to if you should buy one!
What is a Single-Board Computer?
Learn all about SBCs, from what a single-board computer is to what you can do with a single-board computer, and what maker board you should buy!
Electromaker Show Episode 28
Catch up on this week's latest maker, tech, DIY, IoT, crowdfunding, and embedded news stories! Highlights include an ESP32-based retro game console that's being crowdfunded, the Brainfuino Arduino clone, PiBoy CM4 & SRX handheld retro gaming consoles leaked, and a powerful ARM SBC in the Inforce 6560.
Your Child Wants an Arduino -- Where Do You Start?
Children (and beginners) need the right foothold to get started with great tools, and the Arduino is no different. With many different versions of the board available over the years, it’s entirely possible that potential users have been put off.
LattePanda Alpha Specs and More
The LattePanda Alpha is an x86 SBC that can run Windows 10 as well as full-fledged x86 Linux desktop distros like Ubuntu, Pop!_OS, and Debian. It's powered by an Intel Core M3-8100Y dual-core CPU and an Intel UHD 615 iGPU. Outfitted with M.2 connectors, an Arduino co-processor, and fantastic I/O, the LattePanda Alpha is a powerful single-board computer that boasts desktop-replacement capabilities and can serve several purposes, from digital signage and embedded devices to gaming, emulation, and HTPC use.
Best Arduino Robot Kit
Check out the best Arduino robot kit options you can buy, from DFRobot and SeeedStudio Arduino robot bundles to Parallax kits and everything in-between.
Raspberry Pi 4 vs Raspberry Pi 3 B+ vs Raspberry Pi 3 A+ vs Raspberry Pi Zero: Which Raspberry Pi Should You Buy
Compare the Raspberry 4 vs. Pi 3 B+ vs. Raspberry Pi 3 A+ vs. Raspberry Pi Zero and find out which Raspberry Pi you should buy! From whether the 8GB Raspberry Pi 4 is worth it to who should get what board, find out the best Raspberry Pi for your needs.
MyMiniFactory Contest Announced
In partnership with MyMiniFactory, Electromaker is launching a 3D printing design contest! Re-design our 3D printed Electromaker Kits DIY Mood Lamp for a chance to win cool prizes from Anycubic!
Best Arduino Starter Kits
Check out the best Arduino starter kits you can buy, from Arduino starter kit vs Elegoo options to alternatives from LAFVIN, DFRobot, and more!
The Single-Board Computer Proliferation Problem
There are tons of single-board computers. Unfortunately, many of these simply don't match the Raspberry Pi, and as such the Raspberry Pi is the most popular single-board computer on the planet.