Maker and STEM Best Picks

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?

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.

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

These child-friendly robots can help children as young as five years old develop STEM and programming skills.