A short while back, I wrote an article entitled Whatever Happened to the Electronic Hobbyist? Most of you agreed with my conclusions, but your comments revealed some interesting alternative viewpoints ...

Fig 1. Electronics are not only fun but also relatively easy to learn. Kids age 10 and above can easily pick up useful electronic skills like soldering. Fig 2. SparkFun’s Simon Says product is a ...

[Andrew Zonenberg] has crossed a line in his electronic hobby projects. The Ball Grid Array (BGA) is a type of chip footprint which most hobbyists leave to the professionals. But he’s learned the ...

Here’s an interesting take on using augmented reality alongside hobby electronics. The project, which comes from a group of researchers at the MIT Media Laboratory, starts off by making simple ...

GALVESTON, Ind. (AP) - Dave Osenbaugh remembers that his fascination with audio equipment and electronics began when he was 3 years old, watching the record player on his parents’ console stereo drop ...

The big picture: If you don't know anything about electronics but have always wanted to learn and build your own IoT project, Arduino has the solution for you. The Plug and Make Kit is a comprehensive ...

3D printing has evolved into much more than a way to make small prototypes or decorative trinkets. Hobbyists around the world are now using it to tackle projects that are bold, functional, and ...