When I was bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, young, and (more) foolish (than I am today), I used to purchase only those components that I needed at the time on a project-by-project basis. This wasn’t much of ...

Building one’s own Arduino shield — along with the associated sketch (program) — to implement a DIY component tester would have tremendous educational value. Building one’s own Arduino shield — along ...

You can’t argue that Arduinos are extremely popular with the maker/hacker community. Some would say that there is certainly no shortage of projects to make using them. [Milen] thought otherwise and ...

Developers, electronics engineers, makers and hobbyists looking for an affordable integrated circuit tester may be interested in this automated Arduino IC tester, created using an Arduino Mega ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When tackling DIY projects that involve any kind of electrical wiring, components, or circuitry, you need ...

The true measurement of a battery’s capacity is essential for many scenarios. A capacity measurement device can solve the problem of spotting fake batteries as well. Nowadays fake Lithium and NiMH ...

The Arduwire UNO is an innovative shield designed for the Arduino UNO development board. This shield enables users to perform a variety of tests on cables and harnesses, including continuity, open ...

When working on electrical projects around the home—whether that’s troubleshooting an issue with your HVAC system, repairing an appliance, or testing a car battery—a multimeter is essential. These ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A digital multimeter is an indispensable tool for testing, diagnosing, and ...