Image of Donald Bell Maker Update: Troll Roll Donald Bell Maker Update: Troll Roll Publish Date: 2026-05-21

This week on Maker Update: rollin’ with Labubu, new contests on Instructables, Raspberry Pi around the collar, and a recipe for round pixels.

IT18 Series

The IT18 series from Hirose features a low-profile design available in 5 mm and 10 mm stacking heights.

Make a Four-Compartment Stationery Holder with Value Acrylic Updated: 2026-05-21

Emma brings you a makes that will brighten a desk space and keep things orderly. Follow along below with three extremely simple laser cut make, using our awesomely budget-friendly Cheap Acrylic sheets!

Arduino Stepper Motor 28byj-48 Set Steps & Direction Using a Keypad Updated: 2026-04-15

Learn how to drive a 28BYJ-48 stepper motor from an Arduino Mega, setting steps and direction through a keypad. Follow the Visuino workflow for easy code genera

ESD Shielding Bags

Do’s & Don’ts for Proper ESD Protection.

ESD Foot Grounders

Do’s & Don’ts for Proper ESD Protection.

Image of Tensility International Jacketed Panel-Mount M12 A-Code Cable Assemblies Jacketed Panel-Mount M12 A-Code Cable Assemblies Publish Date: 2026-05-21

Tensility International PVC-jacketed M12 A-code panel-mount cable assemblies support 4C and 8C options and are IP67 rated for industrial, automation, and cabinet wiring.

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t-WIN Technology Service Inc.

t-WIN(Est.2005): Elite ODM/OEM in AMD/Xilinx, Altera FPGA & Aspeed BMC. From LEO satellites to medical/ProAV, we offer turnkey IC-to-mass production for high-reliability aerospace & server systems.

Image of GlobTek JACK-USBC Series Receptacles JACK-USBC Series Receptacles Publish Date: 2026-05-21

GlobTek JACK-USBC series receptacles for high-speed data transfer, power delivery up to 240 W, and rugged applications.

Image of Hirose Electric IT18 Series Connectors IT18 Series Connectors Publish Date: 2026-05-21

The Hirose Electric IT18 series features a 0.635 mm pitch, 400 positions, and 5 mm/10 mm stack heights with a reliable pin-in-ball BGA structure.

Troll Roll [Maker Update] | Maker.io

This week on Maker Update: rollin’ with Labubu, new contests on Instructables, Raspberry Pi around the collar, and a recipe for round pixels.

Video Library | DigiKey
Image of Use LTCC Technology for High-Performance, Compact, and Stable RF Bandpass Filters Use LTCC Technology for High-Performance, Compact, and Stable RF Bandpass Filters Publish Date: 2026-05-21

Learn how filters based on LTCC technology help designers meet the performance, size, and reliability requirements of gigahertz RF applications.

Image of Webinar – Preventing Costly Downtime with Proper VFD Cable Selection and Installation Webinar – Preventing Costly Downtime with Proper VFD Cable Selection and Installation

Choosing the wrong cable VFD cable can lead to motor failure, electromagnetic interference (EMI), costly downtime, and even safety risks.

Image of SICK UD18 Ultrasonic Sensor UD18 Ultrasonic Sensor Publish Date: 2026-05-21

SICK UD18 ultrasonic sensor detects objects independently of color, transparency, surface finish, or ambient lighting.

Image of Build Something Awesome: The WPI XRP Medal Challenge Is Here Build Something Awesome: The WPI XRP Medal Challenge Is Here

Explore the WPI XRP Medal Challenge and create unique robotics builds with sensors, extensions, and maker creativity for hands-on innovation.

Image of How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 4): Memory Protections How Hardware Gets Hacked (Part 4): Memory Protections

Understand how memory read attacks work on MCUs and how to defend using debug disable, encryption, and hardware protection features.

Accelerate motor control development with NXP MCX and FreeMASTER. Explore hardware setup, real-time debugging, and ready-to-run BLDC and PMSM demos for industrial, robotics, and smart appliance applications.

YAGEO Group’s SCF76X coils are high-performance three-phase common mode chokes featuring a nanocrystalline core for EMI suppression. It delivers high current up to 110 A, ideal for power conversion applications requiring reliable noise mitigation.

Image of Kingbright Second-Generation High-Temperature SMD LED Series Second-Generation High-Temperature SMD LED Series Publish Date: 2026-05-20

The Kingbright second-generation high-temperature SMD LED series is engineered for stable operation in environments reaching +110°C.

HARTING D-Sub PushPull Connectivity

Upgrade your industrial connectivity with the HARTING D Sub PushPull connector. Featuring an innovative quick-locking mechanism, this solution enables fast, tool-free installation while ensuring secure, vibration-resistant connections.