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Laser Cutters

Best Laser Cutters and Engravers 2024

By Anj Bryant, Denise Bertacchi last updated

We help you find the best laser cutters for engraving hobby projects or starting a small business.

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Cyber Monday Deals

These are the best Cyber Monday deals on maker tools

By Les Pounder last updated

Tools for every maker and every budget

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Best STEM Kits

The Best Deals on the Coolest STEM Kits, Programmable Robots, and More

By Anj Bryant published

With the holidays fast approaching, great deals on STEM kits and robot toys are already popping up on Amazon and other major retailers. Don’t wait—get your holiday shopping done today.

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FNIRSI HS-02B 100W Portable Soldering Iron Kit

A smart Black Friday deal on this Fnirsi smart soldering iron

By Les Pounder published

100W of smart soldering power in a convenient travel kit

Soldering Irons
Best RP2040 Boards

Best RP2040 Boards 2024

By Les Pounder published

In such a short space of time, the RP2040 has disrupted the microcontroller community and we now have a smörgåsbord of RP2040 boards to choose from.

RP2040 Boards
Best Soldering Irons

Best Soldering Irons and Stations 2024

By Les Pounder published

Choosing the right soldering iron can be difficult. Do you need temperature control, hot air rework and high wattage irons to do a good job?

Soldering Irons
Space Science Kit

Elecfreaks micro:bit Space Science Kit Review: Go for launch

By Les Pounder published

Elecfreaks’ space themed micro:bit electronics kit uses Lego compatible components and electronics to create projects destined for your own slice of “Magnificent desolation” on the Moon.

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Mecpow X4 Pro

Mecpow X4 Pro Review: 22 Watts on a Budget

By Andrew Sink published

The Mecpow X4 Pro cuts straight to the chase with laser-like focus.

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Ifixit Portable Soldering Station

Ifixit Fixhub Portable Soldering Station Review: Take the heat with you

By Les Pounder published

Ifixit takes the plunge into the world of soldering irons with a smart portable soldering station that brings the heat but at a cost.

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Cytron Maker Uno RP2040

Cytron Maker Uno RP2040 Review: Budget-focused board

By Les Pounder published

Based upon the Raspberry Pi Pico’s RP2040, but designed to resemble the classic Arduino Uno, Cytron’s latest board takes aim at the low-cost end of the educators budget.

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