Resources

The best starting point for microcontrollers. Clear, well-structured, covers everything from blinking an LED to advanced projects.

Python on embedded hardware. Great for ESP32 and Raspberry Pi Pico projects.

UC San Diego's IoT course. Solid fundamentals for building connected devices.

Electronics explained properly. One of the best channels for practical circuit knowledge.

Deep Arduino and Raspberry Pi tutorials. Very beginner-friendly, very thorough.

Community project hub. Great for finding inspiration and step-by-step builds from other makers.

The standard for writing and uploading code to Arduino boards. Free, cross-platform.

Free PCB design software. Steep learning curve but incredibly powerful once you get it.

CAD and CAM in one. Free for personal use. Essential for designing parts that actually fit.

Our preferred slicer for 3D printing. Works with most printers, solid print profiles built in.

Draw circuit diagrams the easy way. Great for documenting your builds in a visual format.

Best general-purpose code editor. The PlatformIO extension makes embedded development much smoother.

Probably the best electronics supplier for serious builds. Huge selection, reliable stock, fast shipping.

Great for breakout boards, sensors, and anything maker-focused. Their tutorials are excellent too.

Similar to Adafruit — good quality components with solid documentation.

Much cheaper on motors, sensors, and basic components. Slower shipping but hard to beat the price for prototyping.

Fast shipping when you need something tomorrow. Quality varies — read reviews carefully.