Who doesn't love LEGO and compatible bricks? Nobody! Except when we accidentally step on them. There are soooo many mechanical things one can make with those ubiquitous bricks, plates, gears, pulleys. Say a 13-meter high LEGO London Tower Bridge... But what do you do when you want to add LEGO-compatible bricks and parts to your robotics project? This is the bracket you need! Just push onto the body of your DC Gearbox...

Ever wanted to feel like Magneto? Well, now you sort-of can! Bring the ferromagnetic objects in the world under your control with an Electromagnet The simplest way to make an electromagnet is to get a solenoid, pass some current through it, and then get a piece of soft iron inside the solenoid. When the current is switched off, the electromagnet is no longer, well, magnetic! What this means is that you just need to power this here electromagnet...

Plug in and glow, his Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip with JST PH Connector has 30 total LEDs in a "60 LED per meter" spacing , and is 0.5 meters long, in classy Adafruit Black. Its not too long, but has lots of glowing action. Perfect for use with a Hallowing, or a custom design with a JST PH socket. The strips come in a 0.5 meter reel with three 100mm long wires connected to a JST PH 3-pin plug . The other end is sealed. The wires are...

This cable will let you turn a JST PH 3-pin cable port into 3 individual wires with high-quality 0.1" female header sockets on the end. We're carrying these to match up with our Hallowing, for extending and connecting sensors or LEDs - and the wires are even color coded! We also stock a version with male socket headers on the end For more information about JST PH connectors, visit the JST website  

This cable will let you turn a JST PH 3-pin cable port into 3 individual wires with high-quality 0.1" male header plugs on the end. We're carrying these to match up with our Hallowing, for extending and connecting sensors or LEDs - and the wires are even color coded! We also stock a version with female socket headers on the end For more information about JST PH connectors, visit the JST website

The eyes have it! Add this little lens to make a big expression with our Spooky Eyes demo for microcontrollers or Raspberry Pi. These are gorgeous glass ( not plastic/acrylic! ) lenses, with brilliant clarity and a nice convexity (is that a word?) They've even got a lip-edge so you can mount them easily with a 38mm cutout. We've attached these to our Raspberry Pi Animated Eyes Bonnet Kit for a real nice upgrade! This product is just a...

This is Hallowing..this is Hallowing... Hallowing! Hallowing!  Are you the kind of person who doesn't like taking down the skeletons and spiders until after January? Well, we've got the development board for you. This is electronics at its  most spooky!  The  Adafruit HalloWing  is a skull-shaped ATSAMD21 board with a ton of extras built in to make for an adorable wearable, badge, development kit, or the engine...

Push once to turn on, push again to turn off, push again to turn the other side on, one last push and it's off again! It's basically a push-button toggle switch that connects and disconnects. This clicky Mini On/Off Button switch makes a great power switch or mode toggler. They're often referred to as 'flashlight' switches because you see them used in small flashlights. Can reliably handle up to 500mA and up to 12VDC. This is...

Looking for something extra to jazz up your papercraft, cardboard or  robotics project? We spy with our little eyes these  Black and White Eye Stickers - they'll will make an excellent addition to your craft supplies!  Eye caramba, are we making a spectacle of ourselves? These puns are getting cornea and cornea . These quirky eye stickers come in six styles, so you can mix and match all sorts of googly looks,...

Thermocouples are best used for measuring temperatures that can go above 100°C. This is a bare-wire bead-probe which can measure air or surface temperatures. Most inexpensive thermocouples have a vinyl covering which can melt at around 200°C, this one uses a fiberglass braid so it can be used in high temperature measurements such as heaters and ovens. There's a small piece of heat shrink on the end to keep the fiberglass from...

Here's a snazzy accessory for your Raspberry Pi Zero or Zero W, a color-coded 2x20 header! This Color Coded Header  takes the mystery out of your Raspberry Pi's 2x20 pinout. No longer will you stare in confusion at all 40 pins, trying to count out which one you want to plug your wires into. Peep this handy color coding: Red = 5VYellow = 3VBlack = GNDBlue = Do Not ConnectGreen = GPIO Connecing to your Pi Zero requires a bit...

What's this? A record player for ants ?? Not at all! This is a DVD/CD Spindle Motor , that thing that's inside a CD or DVD player, that turns the disc around really fast. These motors have some great benefits that make them easier to use than '130' style DC hobby motors For one, they're mostly flat on the end, so you can tape or glue it to a flat surface easily.They are well balanced, don't vibrate a lot which makes them...

Interested in learning how Bluetooth Low Energy works down to the packet level? Debugging your own BLE hardware, and trying to spot where something is going wrong? Or maybe you're writing a custom application for your phone or tablet that needs to talk to existing BLE hardware, but you don't know how it works beneath the surface? We have the perfect tool for you! This Bluefruit LE Friend is programmed with a special firmware image that...

This is a pre-wired and waterproofed version of the DS18B20 sensor made with a PTFE wire cable. Handy for when you need to measure something far away, or in wet conditions. This sensor is a little more expensive than the other waterproof version we have with a PVC cable because this one can be used up to 125°C - the limit of the sensor itself. That said, it's still not recommended for salt-water or corrosive environments since the...

This lovely little shield is the best way to add a small, colorful and bright display to any project. We took our popular 1.8" TFT breakout board and remixed it into an Arduino shield complete with microSD card slot and a 5-way joystick navigation switch and three selection buttons! Since the display uses only 4 pins to communicate and has its own pixel-addressable frame buffer, it can be used easily to add a display & interface without...

Punch in your secret key (or Jenny's number) into this numeric matrix keypad. This keypad has 12 buttons, arranged in a telephone-line 3x4 grid. The keys are connected into a matrix, so you only need 7 microcontroller pins (3-columns and 4-rows) to scan through the pad. Check the tutorials tab for links to an Arduino library and example code. We include some header so you can plug this into a breadboard with ease, some light...

Punch in your secret key (or Jenny's number) into this numeric matrix keypad. This keypad has 16 buttons, arranged in a telephone-line 4x4 grid. The keys are connected into a matrix, so you only need 8 microcontroller pins (4-columns and 4-rows) to scan through the pad. Check the tutorials tab for links to an Arduino library and example code. We include some header so you can plug this into a breadboard with ease, some light...

Interested in coding, but overwhelmed where to start? Looking to add cute, blinky LEDs to a paper craft project? The Love to Code (LTC) system from Chibitronics is designed for beginners of all ages and backgrounds to try out programming without the frustration of installing software. This Creative Coding Kit contains everything you need to fall in love with coding. It's a complete pack with everything you need so it makes a great...

Need a great drive solution or a pop of color for your little robotic friends? This  TT Motor Paddle Wheel Pack  offers 3 fun, candy-colored wheels with a press-fit design to make connecting super quick and easy. While they seem to be designed for some sort of water-wheel configuration, we like them because they fit securely on TT motor axles and provide a ton of simple attachment points. Use hot glue, strong tape,...

These are like the fancy electronics equivalent of the wire nuts electricians use to bind wires together. They are a lot easier to use as well! Each block connector has a metal block inside and three levers that snap open and close to bind stranded/solid-core wire. No screwdrivers required! They're super handy for free wiring and can handle up to 20A at 300V with UL listing so you can also use them for mains wiring. Use any wires from 12 AWG...

What is this adorable little data dumpling? The millennial answer to Tamagotchi? Nay, it is the  Chibi Scope , the perfect companion to your Chibi Chip or, heck, any project where you want a portable way to view waveforms or ASCII text. The 'scope is a small, 1.3" diagonal OLED screen that doubles as an oscilloscope to help you understand the inner going-ons of your Chibi Chip. A veritable triple-threat, it packs three...

Sprockets, wheels, and gears, oh my! We really like our DC hobby motors but unless you have a 3D printer it can be a challenge to get fun add-ons. That's why we've got this 3-Bladed Tri-foil Propeller - it snaps on like a breeze (pun intended!) perfect for making a fan, blowing bubbles, or propelling something through the air. Comes 1 x per order

You've seen the A+ pocket protector - cometh the hour for the full size Pi version. Introducing PaintYourDragon's last-cut masterpiece part ii:  Adafruit Pi Protector for Raspberry Pi ! It's not quite a full case, however it will keep your Pi B+ safe and svelte. Keep your Raspberry Pi computer tidy and safe in this lovely clear acrylic enclosure. We designed this  simple protector to be beautiful, easy to assemble...

By popular request, you can now get our 1.2" Tall 7-Segment LED backpacks without the LEDs! These backpacks feature an HT16K33 I2C LED driver, they're simple and easy to use - you can use our very nice library for the backpacks to get running in under half an hour. If you've been eyeing matrix displays but hesitated because of the complexity, this is the solution you've been looking for! Like our other LED backpacks, these...

By popular request, you can now get our 8x8 LED backpacks without the LEDs! These backpacks feature an HT16K33 I2C LED driver, they're simple and easy to use - you can use our very nice library for the backpacks to get running in under half an hour. If you've been eyeing matrix displays but hesitated because of the complexity, this is the solution you've been looking for! Like our other LED backpacks, these are end-to-end...

Power over Ethernet (PoE) can make your project wiring a breeze - instead of needing a wire for power and data, you can use one Ethernet cable for both! All you need is this handy PoE module, and access to the center-taps on your Ethernet-capable board. Attach the four input wires, and get regulated 5V 1.8A on the other side. Amazing! This version of the PoE module has a transformer in the center, that's the big chunky thing, so that there...

Power over Ethernet (PoE) can make your project wiring a breeze - instead of needing a wire for power and data, you can use one Ethernet cable for both! All you need is this handy PoE module, and access to the center-taps on your Ethernet-capable board. Attach the four input wires, and get regulated 5V 1.5A on the other side. Amazing! This module works well with the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, which has the 4 wires on a header. As you can see in...

Here at Adafruit we love discovering new and exotic glowing things. Like moths to the flame, we were intrigued by these fresh  Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips ! They look a lot like neon, but without the need for expensive transformers, glass tubing or inert gasses. Super flexible and bendy, they feature a single-color non-addressable LED strip with a solid chunk of translucent silicone rubber as a diffuser. They look incredible, and...

You have a Circuit Playground Express, but you need to mount it to your charming cardboard robot friend, eh? Not so easy if you don't have a set of standoffs!  In this kit comes: 6 x M3 12mm brass hexagonal standoffs12 x M3 7mm machine screws If you bought a Crickit for Circuit Playground, this kit is already included - we're offering it in case you've designed your own PCB you want to bolt onto! p.s. Works great with...

Quick connector wire sets make wiring up our arcade-style or metal buttons quicky-quick. Each wire comes as a 'pair' with two 0.187" quick-connects pre-crimped. The wires are terminated together in a JST 2.5mm 2-pin connector. This connector will fit in 0.1" headers, so it's breadboard compatible or you can stick two wires into the end. Of course, you can chop this off if there's no use for it. If you need a...

Quick connector wire sets make wiring up our arcade-style or metal buttons quicky-quick. Each wire comes as a 'pair' with two 0.25" quick-connects pre-crimped. The wires are terminated together in a JST 2.5mm 2-pin connector. This connector will fit in 0.1" headers, so it's breadboard compatible or you can stick two wires into the end. Of course, you can chop this off if there's no use for it. If you need a...

These are like the fancy electronics equivalent of the wire nuts electricians use to bind wires together. They are a lot easier to use as well! Each block connector has a metal block inside and five levers that snap open and close to bind stranded/solid-core wire. No screwdrivers required! They're super handy for free wiring and can handle up to 32A at 450V with UL listing so you can also use them for mains wiring. Use any wires from 12 AWG...

Enter the world of cardboard construction and build playful robot friends!  Instead of slapping on tape or waiting for your hot glue to warm up, you can use these  Plastic Pop Rivets ! So easy to install. Just poke them through the cardboard and fasten with the back piece. This will ensure clean, movable joints and attachments. You can even remove them with some effort (but they'll hold as long as you don't pry them apart)...

What new iteration of NeoPixel strip is this? Roll out the black light and disco ball! It's an Adafruit NeoPixel   Ultraviolet  Strip with 32 LEDs per meter ! Each order comes as a single one meter long strip. If you order multiple meters, you'll get that many individual 1 meter pieces. The strip is made of flexible PCB material, and comes with a weatherproof sheathing. You can cut this stuff pretty easily with wire cutters....

Here at Adafruit we love discovering new and exotic glowing things. Like moths to the flame, we were intrigued by these fresh  Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips ! They look a lot like neon, but without the need for expensive transformers, glass tubing or inert gasses. Super flexible and bendy, they feature a single-color non-addressable LED strip with a solid chunk of translucent silicone rubber as a diffuser. They look incredible, and...

Here at Adafruit we love discovering new and exotic glowing things. Like moths to the flame, we were intrigued by these fresh  Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips ! They look a lot like neon, but without the need for expensive transformers, glass tubing or inert gasses. Super flexible and bendy, they feature a single-color non-addressable LED strip with a solid chunk of translucent silicone rubber as a diffuser. They look incredible, and...

Here at Adafruit we love discovering new and exotic glowing things. Like moths to the flame, we were intrigued by these fresh  Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips ! They look a lot like neon, but without the need for expensive transformers, glass tubing or inert gasses. Super flexible and bendy, they feature a single-color non-addressable LED strip with a solid chunk of translucent silicone rubber as a diffuser. They look incredible, and...

Here at Adafruit we love discovering new and exotic glowing things. Like moths to the flame, we were intrigued by these fresh  Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips ! They look a lot like neon, but without the need for expensive transformers, glass tubing or inert gasses. Super flexible and bendy, they feature a single-color non-addressable LED strip with a solid chunk of translucent silicone rubber as a diffuser. They look incredible, and...

Here at Adafruit we love discovering new and exotic glowing things. Like moths to the flame, we were intrigued by these fresh  Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips ! They look a lot like neon, but without the need for expensive transformers, glass tubing or inert gasses. Super flexible and bendy, they feature a single-color non-addressable LED strip with a solid chunk of translucent silicone rubber as a diffuser. They look incredible, and...

Here at Adafruit we love discovering new and exotic glowing things. Like moths to the flame, we were intrigued by these fresh  Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips ! They look a lot like neon, but without the need for expensive transformers, glass tubing or inert gasses. Super flexible and bendy, they feature a single-color non-addressable LED strip with a solid chunk of translucent silicone rubber as a diffuser. They look incredible, and...

Here at Adafruit we love discovering new and exotic glowing things. Like moths to the flame, we were intrigued by these fresh  Flexible Silicone Neon-Like LED Strips ! They look a lot like neon, but without the need for expensive transformers, glass tubing or inert gasses. Super flexible and bendy, they feature a single-color non-addressable LED strip with a solid chunk of translucent silicone rubber as a diffuser. They look incredible, and...

By popular request, you can now get our 14-segment LED backpacks without the LEDs! These backpacks feature an HT16K33 I2C LED driver, they're simple and easy to use - you can use our very nice library for the backpacks to get running in under half an hour, with numbers and letters displaying. If you've been eyeing matrix displays but hesitated because of the complexity, this is the solution you've been looking for! Like our other LED...

By popular request, you can now get our 7-segment LED backpacks without the LEDs! These backpacks feature an HT16K33 I2C LED driver, they're simple and easy to use - you can use our very nice library for the backpacks to get running in under half an hour, with numbers on the 7-segment. If you've been eyeing matrix displays but hesitated because of the complexity, this is the solution you've been looking for! Like our other LED...

The British Invasion is here! No, not music... microcontrollers! The BBC micro:bit is one of the newest and easiest ways to learn programming and electronics. Designed specifically for kids and beginners, the  micro:bit  is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customize and control to bring your digital ideas, games and apps to life. It’s a small, code-able device that is a non-intimidating introduction to programming and...

If you bought a servo from us you probably got a bunch of plastic add-ons that you can snap onto the rotating part of the servo. These are called 'servo horns' and the standard ones you'll get are plastic pieces. They're good but often short and not very strong plastic. This Machined Aluminum Servo Arm lets you bring your A-Game to servo projects. It's strong anodized aluminum. Looks great, is easy to install and will last...

Here's another addition to our growing family of AA battery holders. A holder for three (3) AA batteries! It's got an 8" long power cable with a 2.1mm DC jack at the end, and, oh yes, it's in classy Adafruit black.  This battery holder connects 3 AA batteries together for powering all kinds of projects. Three AA's add up to about 3.6-4.5V, a very similar range to Lithium Ion/polymer (Li-Ion)...

Ever wanted your microcontroller to sense images without eating up all your processor speed? Or wish that you had an image sensor that wasn't limited to RGB - but could sense hue and saturation as well? Or just want a kickstarted, open source camera sensor with a cool name? Enter the Pixy2 CMUCam5 - an image sensor for your microcontroller that you can teach what to look for. It's a plug-and-play smart vision system for...

Add a dazzling color display to your Feather project with this  Adafruit Mini Color TFT with Joystick FeatherWing . It has so much stuff going on, we could not fit any more parts on the PCB! There's a 0.96" 160x80 Color TFT Display with 16-bit full color capability. And, so you can make a proper UI we added a 5-way navigation switch and two push buttons. The joystick can go left, right, up, down and 'in' for selection. Two...

Try the JavaScript of things with the  Espruino  - the world's first open-source JavaScript microcontroller! This little board has an nRF52832 microcontroller pre-programmed with Espruino all ready to go so you can start playing with Javascript-microcontrollers.  Warning: if you only use Assembly and think that even embedded C/C++ is for wimps, this device might explody your head. The Espruino is a tiny computer with a...

If you do a lot of soldering indoors, a Carbon Filter is essential for absorbing that solder smoke and leaving your air smelling fresh. These measure about 13 x 13cm but are easy to trim with scissors or a utility knife. It took us no time to crop one to fit our Miniature Desktop Fan. They're 9mm thick, which slides into most 'standard' solder smoke filters. Comes 1 piece per purchase!

Doctor Who has the famous sonic screwdriver, and we have the next coolest thing, a Motion Control Electric Screwdriver ! Ergonomic, comfortable to hold, and constructed out of stainless steel, it's a seriously exquisite hand tool with a ton of smarts that will make it your new favorite tool. Unlike most screwdrivers where you have to twist your wrist like a uncultured barbarian, this screwdriver has an IMU (inertial...

Here's another addition to our growing family of AA battery holders. A holder for four (4) AA batteries! It's got an 8" long power cable with a 2.1mm DC jack at the end, and, oh yes, it's in classy Adafruit black.  4 x AA battery packs are best used with development boards with 2.1mm DC jacks and can run with ~4.8V (4 x NiMH) to ~6V (4 x Alkaline). Great for powering boards with a ~4.5-6.5V DC input...

If you want to do more with the BBC micro:bit, getting those pins from the card-edge connector is going to be your first hurdle. Unlike many dev-boards, the micro:bit isn't breadboard friendly. That makes the 'bit durable and easy to manufacture but means you need a special connector. This surface-mount edge connector is designed specifically for the micro:bit. It's very slim and fully SMT so its a breeze to automate. It also only...

If you want to do more with the BBC micro:bit, getting those pins from the card-edge connector is going to be your first hurdle. Unlike many dev-boards, the micro:bit isn't breadboard friendly. That makes the 'bit durable and easy to manufacture but means you need a special connector. This surface-mount edge connector is designed specifically for the micro:bit. It's very slim and fully SMT so its a breeze to automate. It also only...

Easy e-paper finally comes to microcontrollers, with this breakout that's designed to make it a breeze to add a tri-color eInk display. Chances are you've seen one of those new-fangled 'e-readers' like the Kindle or Nook. They have gigantic electronic paper 'static' displays - that means the image stays on the display even when power is completely disconnected. The image is also high contrast and very daylight readable....

We've got the AdaBot lunchbox, poster, puzzle, pin, PCB coasters, we can't stop accessorizing with this friendly robot!  This is the AdaBot Head  sticker for use with educators, classrooms, workshops, Maker Faires, TechShops, Hackerspaces, Makerspaces and around the world. Perfect for laptops or the workbench - show your support for making robots our friends These gorgeous stickers are glossy vinyl and made to last a...

Be your own meteorologist or cobble together a cool, dynamic weather science project with Pimoroni's enviro:bit for micro:bit ! This add-on board is jam-packed with all the sensors you want to graph or visualize your weather readings! With the TCS3472 sensor, detecting colors and measuring light are easy-peasy-lemon-squeeze. The BME280 lets you measure temperature, air pressure, and humidity, and the MEMS microphone detects sound! ...

Adding a 28 RGB LED pixel strip to your Pi without soldering?! Yes, it's possible! Pimoroni's LED SHIM for Raspberry Pi is fantastic for displaying sensor readings, status updates, measuring voltages, whatever you want to show with a colorful LED light bar. Instead of waiting for your soldering iron to heat up, just slip the SHIM over your Pi pins with the fancy new, friction-fit header! The SHIM is nicely thin at just 0.8mm, so you can...

Unleash the power of BBC's tiny programmable computer! Pimoroni's pin:bit for micro:bit frees up all the handy pins into breadboard format along with pinout labels.  Building small circuits with LEDs, buttons, analog sensors has never been easier! Features Comes fully-assembled! Just slot in your micro:bit!Pins: 3V and GNDAnalog channels 0, 1, and 2 (these are the large pads on your micro:bit)I2C bus interfaceSPI bus interfaceGPIO...

The ouroboros is a compelling, allegorical symbol appearing in numerous settings of Greek, Egyptian, Hindu, and Renaissance ancient world mythologies. Translated to "tail-devourer" in Greek, the ouroboros represents repetition, renewal, and the eternal loop of time. Just like CircuitPython. Wait, what? No, really! Hear me out. Python is an interpreted language with the ability to interpret itself. This means we get cool stuff...

We couldn't let the DC Gearbox "TT" motors have all the fun! If you're using some sort of motor, there's a really good chance it's a low cost DC Motor in "130 Size". We stock these in the shop, they're the most basic kind of motor, very inexpensive and easy to find around the world. DC hobby motors are typically cheap and easy to use, but can be tricky to mount onto your project. There's no...

The Internet of Things can be in all the things! Nimbus the Friendly Cloud Entity is here to help you learn how to connect everything you need and nothing you don't. No gloomy, overcast skies here! The possibilities are endless, especially since the technology's advancing almost every day, with Adafruit at the forefront of innovation. If walls could talk. If fridges could email. If toasters could tweet. If garbage cans...

It's Boomy! The last time we fell in love with such an iconic boombox it was hoisted high in the air by dreamy John Cusack.  Boomy the BoomBox will be your best bud when you're making your project dance or turning the Internet of Things into the Internet of Tunes!  This limited edition enamel pin is solidly constructed with two butterfly clasps. Like our AdaBot pin, Boomy also has a cool lightning bolt detail. We...

AdaBot , the friendly, curious, big-hearted robot friend everyone should have. We've featured Adabot on a lunchbox, a poster, PCB coasters, we can't get enough! Now we've even got a Limited Edition Enamel Pin ! Just a little bigger than a US quarter, this is a lovely minimalist, black and white pin. We love the recessed detail of AdaBot's lighting bolt. Just stick the backing with the butterfly clasp, and you're...

Feather is the flagship development board from Adafruit, and like its namesake, it is thin, light, and lets you fly! We designed Feather to be a new standard for portable microcontroller cores. And what better way to rep your love than with this Feather Limited Edition Enamel Pin ! The vibrant turquoise-blue is poppin', and the butterfly clasp is solid. These pins look great on your backpack, jacket lapel, wherever!  We won't have...

Here at Adafruit, we envision a future where robots, humans, cyborgs, replicants, cylons, and all other types of artificial intelligence and electro-human hybrids will live in absolute harmony.  While we love a great fictional dystopia, we certainly wouldn't want to live in one. That's why we made this 48-piece beginner puzzle based on our poster that's designed by artist Bruce Yan.  It features a...

An elegant accessory perfect for quick escapes, late nights, and lost keys. These acid etched stainless steel earrings are lightweight and feature a selection of picks, rakes, and a tension bar. Not only are these earrings functional, they also look great . They're decked out with silver plated rings and ear hooks - a perfect companion for Maker Faires, impressing the folks down at the local hacker/maker space, and impromptu lock-sport...

The Code.org CS Discoveries course is a yearlong curriculum for teaching computer science, and there's even a physical computing unit! For large classrooms and workshops, we recommend our Code.org Classroom pack. But, if you need to supplement your Classroom pack or are learning on your own, we now have a mini-kit - with just the essentials for a single student or share-pair. Individual kit includes everything you need: 1 x Circuit...

For many years, instructors and teachers have asked us to come up with a better way to teach programming and electronics. We have worked on Circuit Playground Express for over a year to come up with a board that is powerful, beautiful, fun, and perfect for teaching Code.org CS Discoveries Circuit Playground Express  is a perfect introduction to electronics and programming. It combines a poweful ATSAMD21G18 microcontroller with full Code.org...

Does your prototyping project require soldering? Are you looking for something other than your usual run-o'-the-mill solder wire? Look no further! This high quality, low cost, adorably packaged  Lead-Free Prototyping Solder Paste from IC Breakout will provide strong, flux-aided conductive bonds for your board. This paste is now reformulated to melt at very low temperatures - only 140 ° C! Since it’s premixed, all you need to...

It's what you've been waiting for, the Feather M4 Express featuring ATSAMD51. This Feather is fast like a swift, smart like an owl, strong like a ox-bird (it's half ox, half bird, OK?) This feather is powered by our new favorite chip, the ATSAMD51J19 -  with its 120MHz Cortex M4 with floating point support and 512KB Flash and 192KB RAM . Your code will zig and zag and zoom, and with a bunch of extra peripherals for support, this...

These are the easiest way possible to connect two wires - no if's, and's, or butt's! Well, actually, these are often referred to as wire butts 'cause you 'butt' two wires together (hey we didn't come up with the name!) Butt seriously folks! OK, so despite the humor, these are really handy. If you want to quickly prototype some wiring, skip the soldering and use these  2-pin Wire Joints ! These connectors are...

The Andrea Superbeam Array-PA Microphone is a far-field, 2-microphone array with stereo output and superior quality and performance, designed for hearing and recognizing voices even in noisy environments. We tested it here in the Adafruit factory and it did a great job picking up our voice commands even when the machines were all running. The microphone is designed to work with the matching PureAudio voice command software. You install the...

There are smart coffeemakers, smart mirrors, color-changing smart fabrics, what will they come out with next? Check out Espruino's Pixl.js , a smart LCD with Bluetooth LE!  The Espruino Pixl.js is a low energy Bluetooth smart display that can be programmed and debugged wirelessly with JavaScript. It is both multi-functional and easy to use, with a custom circuit board that contains both the Nordic nRF52832 BLE chipset, some input...

Proudly show off your love for retro gaming and 80s fashion!  Pocket-sized fun is the name of this game with Joy - our most fun Bonnet ever! The cutest little gaming helper is available as a shiny limited edition enamel pin! We love the bright colors and butterfly clasp. Joy is the perfect complement to all your NES/MAME game paraphrenalia! We won't have these pins for long, so once they're gone, that's it! Get yours today!

When your project overheats and burns out, don't be hard on yourself or get too frustrated. Instead, celebrate mistakes with Sparky the Blue Smoke Monster !   "You let the smoke out" This handsome limited edition enamel pin is constructed with a butterfly clasp and will be an excellent addition to your pin collection, or as a fashion accessory! Get one before they're all gone! Magic smoke  (also factory...