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- AA BatterySKU: CE04629 Brand: Core ElectronicsPower your next project with these energizer batteries. This is an alkaline 1.5 V - AA Battery
- AA Boost ModuleSKU: DFR0250 Brand: DFRobotThe AA boost Module is DFrobot's exclusive product.One key feature is solving the 5V battery power supply problem. As we all know, a dry battery is 1.5V , with two or three you still cannot reach 5V.
- AA to C battery adapterSKU: CE10191 Brand: Core Electronics
Need a C battery in a pinch? Use this adapter and an AA battery to make one!
- 3x AA Battery box (JST-PH, Switch)SKU: CE09454 Brand: Core Electronics
Conveniently power your projects with this sleek, quality battery box!
- 4x AA Battery box (JST-PH, Switch)SKU: CE09695 Brand: Core Electronics
Conveniently power your projects with this sleek, quality battery box!
- 2x AA Battery box (JST-PH, Switch)SKU: CE09728 Brand: Core Electronics
Conveniently power your projects with this sleek, quality battery box!
- 3x AA Battery Box (micro-USB, Switch)SKU: CE09757 Brand: Core Electronics
Conveniently power up your Pico or micro:bit using their micro-USB input
- 8 x AA battery holderSKU: ADA449 Brand: AdafruitWhen you need a portable 12V power pack, this big holder will do the job! The holder will store 8 AA batteries end to end, to give approximately 12VDC output with...
- 2500 mAh NiMH Battery - AASKU: PRT-00335 Brand: Sparkfun2500mAh 1.2V Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable ‘AA’ batteries. NiMH technology provides all the benefits of NiCads without the toxic ingredients and without the memory effect problem! 2500 mAh is a large capacity cell perfect for handheld, RF, and digital camera applications. We use these in everything! 26 grams per cell.
- Ultimaker 0.4mm Print Core AA for S SeriesSKU: CE06313 Brand: UltimakerProfessional 3D printing just got more accessible. Maximize the print performance and machine uptime with our swappable, material-matching print cores. Make the most out of reliable build and support material combinations for geometric freedom or print in dual colour.$217.94 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Apr 21st
- Ultimaker AA 0.8mm Print Core for S SeriesSKU: CE06324 Brand: UltimakerProfessional 3D printing just got more accessible. Maximize the print performance and machine uptime with our swappable, material-matching print cores. Make the most out of reliable build and support material combinations for geometric freedom or print in dual colour.$218.05 AUD, inc GSTAvailable with 3 to 6 day lead time
- Ultimaker AA 0.25mm Print Core for S SeriesSKU: CE06326 Brand: UltimakerProfessional 3D printing just got more accessible. Maximize the print performance and machine uptime with Ultimakers swappable, material-matching print cores.$217.94 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Apr 21st
- 4 x AA Battery Holder with On/Off SwitchSKU: ADA830 Brand: AdafruitMake a nice portable power pack with this 4 x AA battery holder. It fits any alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries in series. There's a snap on cover and an on/off...
- 6 x AA battery holder with 5.5mm/2.1mm plugMake a portable power brick with plenty of juice! Use Alkaline AA's for a 9V 3000-4000mAh power supply, or rechargeable NiMH for 2000mAh 7.5V supply. Either one...
- 4 x AA Battery Holder with 2.1mm PlugSKU: ADA3784 Brand: AdafruitHere's another addition to Adafruit's 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...
- 3 x AA Battery Holder with 2.1mm PlugSKU: ADA3842 Brand: AdafruitHere's another addition to Adafruit's 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...
- 5 x AA Battery Holder with 2.1mm DC JackSKU: ADA3456 Brand: AdafruitHere's yet another addition to Adafruit's family of AA battery holders. It's a holder for five (5) AA batteries, with 5" wire leads. It's black and has a 2.1mm barrel plug...
- 3x AA Battery Holder with On/Off Switch and 2-Pin JSTSKU: ADA4779 Brand: AdafruitHere's another addition to the growing family of AA battery holders. Behold! A holder for three (3) AA batteries! It's got a 6" long genuine JST-PH 2-pin cable connector, an On/Off switch, and, oh yes, it's in classy Adafruit black.
- Panasonic Ni-MH Battery Charger with 4x AA Eneloop BatteriesSKU: CE06602 Brand: eneloopKeep your eneloop batteries charged and ready to go with this lightweight charger. This handy device charges both AA and AAA batteries and includes 4 ...
- 8 x AA battery holder with 5.5mm/2.1mm Plug and On/Off SwitchSKU: ADA875 Brand: AdafruitMake a portable power brick with plenty of juice! Use Alkaline AA's for a 12V 3000-4000mAh power supply, or rechargeable NiMH for 2000mAh 9.6V supply. Either one...
- 2 x AA Open Battery Holder with JST PH ConnectorSKU: ADA4194 Brand: AdafruitThis battery holder connects 2 AA batteries together in series for powering all kinds of projects. Adafruit spec'd these out because the box is fairly slim, and 2 AA's...
- 4 x AA Battery Holder with 2.1mm Plug and On/Off SwitchSKU: ADA3788 Brand: AdafruitHere's another addition to Adafruit's growing family of AA battery holders. Behold! A holder for four (4) AA batteries! It's got a 5" long power cable with a 5.5/2.1mm...
- Panasonic Eneloop Pro NiMH AA Batteries 2450mAH 4 PackSKU: CE06600 Brand: eneloopFor even more demanding applications the Panasonic Eneloop Pro batteries are perfect. They provide a massive 2500mAH capacity (AA size), can be recharged...
- Panasonic Eneloop Ni-MH 1.2V 2000mAH - AA 4 PackSKU: CE06598 Brand: eneloopThis range of Sanyo eneloop batteries have numerous advantages over regular rechargeables. Key characteristics include low self-discharge, they are pr...$34.95 AUD, inc GSTDelivered by Apr 21st
Powering Portable Projects: Batteries
Want to make your project portable? We've put together a quick guide to get you up to speed on battery options and help you decide which batteries might be best for your project. Batteries are a whole different game to plug packs and bencht...
Our tips for using NiMH Batteries
NiMH is an abbreviation for Nickel-Metal Hydride. NiMH batteries are some of the most common rechargeable batteries we see in consumer electronics. Due to their superior chemistry, NiMH batteries have taken over Nickel Cadmium Battery appli...
Tips for Mooshimeter Maitenance
Now that you have picked up your Mooshimeter, there might be a few questions you have on keeping it working well for as long as possible. As the Mooshimeter is a battery powered device, eventually the day will come where you simply cannot c...
Our tips for Coin Cell Batteries
Firstly, what are Coin Cell Batteries? A coin cell battery is a flat, cylindrical battery used in a bunch of small electronics applications. You might have seen them in a wristwatch, remote control or any piece of wearable tech. Typically ...
E-Textiles / Wearables Compared: LilyPad vs GEMMA vs Microbit
Every good E-Textiles or Wearables project needs to start somewhere, and the natural starting point for any project is choosing the right microcontroller. There are many good choices out there, and we will compare a few of the best and brig...
Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ Comparison
There is a new Raspberry Pi! The long-awaited upgrade to the Rasberry Pi 1 Model A+ (Rpi1 A+). In this article, we are going to look at how much improvement the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ (Rpi3 A+) is over the Rpi1 A+ as well as how ...
Makerverse Nano Power Timer
Introduction The Makerverse Nano Power Timer is an ultra-low current consumption power controller designed to periodically turn on a battery powered microcontroller. It is perfect for maximising the battery life of data-logging sensor...
How to Connect to your Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ Remotely Using SSH
Sometimes a good Raspberry Pi project needs to be in a place that just hard to reach. The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ has a small form factor and is well suited for being tucked away inside a box, ceiling, or wherever your project demands. It...
Powerboost your LiPo Batteries
We're going to pick up where the LiPo Battery tutorial left off and look closer at the Adafruit Powerboost modules for charging your LiPos. We talked about the rules of using these batteries and how to make sure you don't set your project a...
Benchtop Helping Hands
How does your workspace look? Could it be tidier? I know that mine always could be, but with the daily addition of different tools, components, boards and general tech, it can be hard to keep on top of it all. Then when it comes to working ...
All About EL Products
Electroluminescent wire, often referred to as EL wire, is a thin copper wire coated in phosphor which will produce light when alternating current is applied to it. The light emits a similar feel as if it were a neon light or ...
Dual-Coloured 3D Printing
The eternal question of ‘does it print in more colours?’ is often one of the most common community desires. And yes you can! One of the best ways that this need is delivered is through dual-extrusion printing. Dual-extrusion pri...
Our Overview of Makeblock mBot
Looking for the best way to get into robotics? Checkout Makeblock's mBot. This all in one robot is the perfect introduction to basic robotics, with its simple yet robust design, mBot is built with education in mind. The mBot kits modul...
Effective Ways To Measure Distance In Maker Projects
In this guide, we’re going to explore some of the most effective ways to measure distance in maker projects. Whether you’re working on a robotics project, an automatic door, or just trying to figure out how far away the fridge ...
Our Mooshimeter Review
We've been familiar with the Mooshimeter for a while now, we've got tutorials on Getting up and running with a Mooshimeter, how to datalog with your mooshimeter, taking voltage/current measurements with multi-meters and finally a whole arti...
How to Reinstall Linux on the Uno Q | Arduino Reflashing Guide
In this guide, we will be showing you how to reinstall Linux on your Arduino Uno Q. Whether you are fixing the "error checking for updates" bug or just want a completely fresh start, this process will get your board back to an out-of-the-b...
Our recommendation on Breadboard Power Supplies
So, you’re looking for the right way to power your breadboard? You’ve found that your Arduino Uno just doesn’t quite have the juice to power up your circuit. It's likely that the microcontroller can output around 400mA whe...
Raspberry Pi Pico W | Overview, Features and Specs
IntroductionLet’s take a look at the Raspberry Pi Pico W - a WiFi-enabled development board from Raspberry Pi. This overview article will explore the Pico W features and specifications. As always, there are additional resources at th...
Choosing Your Next LiPo Battery
As technology gets smaller and more powerful, wearables and portable devices are becoming more common in our everyday lives. Makers are looking to make projects portable and with that comes the need for high capacity batteries that are reli...
How To Control A Motor with the Raspberry Pi
In this tutorial, we are going to connect a Motor to the Raspberry Pi and create a hypnotic self-spinner. We are first going to look at how to wire the Raspberry Pi to the motor controller and the motor. We will then look at using the raspb...
What is a Kano Computer?
How many young people are able to assemble a computer, from scratch? Sure, adults can do it. There are even IT professionals and avid PC enthusiasts that take it to the next level; customizing everything down to the color of the Power LED a...
Using Copper Tape with Paper Circuits
What is a Paper Circuit? STEM technology has evolved into all kinds of fantastic forms with many brands bringing craft and electronics together in new and innovative ways. There’s plenty of products which make use of ‘paper cir...
Encoding and Decoding Payloads on The Things Network
Note: With the rollout of TTNv3, the "Setup" section of this guide no longer works - but we're keeping it here for posterity. Let us know on our forums if you need help getting started with the new method. Sending data to the cloud is grea...
Getting Started with MQTT on Raspberry Pi Pico W - Connect to the Internet of Things!
IntroductionIn this guide, we'll get a Raspberry Pi Pico W to send and receive data to the cloud using the MQTT protocol. To follow along, all you'll need is: A Raspberry Pi Pico W Understand how to connect the Pico W to WiFi Underst...
Ultimaker Print Nozzles Overview and Installation
In your foray into the 3D printing sphere, you will likely just run into moments when using a new extruder nozzle type would be beneficial. An often-overlooked detail, different nozzles give all different kinds of advantages and with the ri...
Our littleBits Gizmos and Gadgets Kit (2nd Edition) Review
The new Gizmos and Gadgets revision 2.0 from littleBits is here and we've decided to review the kit for any budding inventors (or inventor's parents) out there. The v1.0 kit was impressive enough, we were interested to see what littleBits c...
Getting Started With EMG Muscle Sensors | Measure Muscle Flexing!
In this guide, we’re going to be exploring muscle sensors, also known as Electromyography (EMG) sensors, and learning how to use them to measure muscle movement in maker projects. These clever little modules can pick up the tiny volt...
Zero To Maker Workshop | Fab Academy (Our Experience)
Welcome to 'Zero to Maker,' a workshop that will walk through and introduce a ton of tools and skills to help Makers of all skill levels! In this series, Jaryd and Liam will be completing projects as a part of the 2024 Fab Academy and...
Ultimaker 3D Printer Material Guide
One of the most critical parts of a successful 3D print is the correct material choice and through its careful consideration you will get the best result for the final component you had in mind. Ultimaker has a wide range of 3D printi...
Circuit Playground Express Workshop for Educators and Beginners
Welcome to the Circuit Playground Express Workshop! This workshop is geared toward educators and coding beginners, who want to get started programming with this easy to use platform. We will go over everything you need to know to get you st...
MicroPython Board Comparison
Welcome to the benchmarking arena! We are going to put eleven microcontrollers to the test and see how they hold up against a set of fiendish tasks that we devised to push them beyond their limits. We chose most of our candidates based on t...
How to Drive High Power LEDs – 3W Aluminum Backed Star LEDs
High power LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) have different requirements that need to be met when compared to regular LEDs. Current regulation using only resistors is impractical so it is necessary to use a switched-mode voltage and current reg...
Using mmWave Radar to Detect and Track Humans | Raspberry Pi Guide
In this guide, we will be learning how to add the RD-03D radar sensor to your Raspberry Pi single-board computer so you can detect and track humans in real time. We will be looking at how the sensor works and what you can expect from it, h...
How to Create a Retro Gaming Console With Recalbox | Raspberry Pi 5 Guide
In this guide, we’re going to build the ultimate retro gaming setup using Recalbox on the Raspberry Pi 5. This setup will let you play almost any console or handheld released before the Nintendo DS or PSP — wi...
How to add GPS to a Raspberry Pi Pico | Get Real-Time Location in Your Project!
In this guide, we will be learning how to use a GPS module with the Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython. We will be looking at; how GPS works, how to wire up and code the Pico to use the GPS module, and as a final step we will be putting it ...
Raspberry Pi Pico Workshop for Beginners
Welcome to the Raspberry Pi Pico Workshop, where you will learn everything you need to know to hit the ground running and start making your own projects with the Raspberry Pi Pico and MicroPython. This workshop is designed for complete beg...
How to use a PiRelay HAT for Raspberry Pi - Multiple Relay Control with Voice or GUI
This guide will teach you exactly how to use a Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer to independently control 4 relays. A Relay is an electrically operated switch. This is all possible thanks to the PiRelay V2 HAT from SB Components. These re...
How to add mmWave Radar to a Pico | Detect and Track Humans
In this guide, we will be learning how to use the RD-03D radar sensor with a Raspberry Pi Pico so you can detect and track humans in your next project. We will be looking at how it operates and what you will get out of it, how to con...
MOSFETs for Makers: Getting Started with High-Power Control
In this guide, we’ll learn how to harness the power of MOSFET transistors to easily control higher-powered components like solenoids, motors, and Peltiers with a microcontroller. First, we will cover an easy-to-follow example using s...
Servos, Steppers or Solenoids? | Choosing an Actuator to Move Your Project
In this guide, we go over some common ways of adding motion to your project with actuators such as stepper motors, servos and linear actuators, to help you choose which one is most appropriate for your situation. The start of this guide c...
How to add GPS to Your Arduino | Add Real-Time Location to Your Project!
In this guide, we will be learning how to use a GPS module with an Arduino and C++. We will be looking at; how GPS works, how to wire up and code an Arduino to use the GPS module, and as a final step we will be putting it all together in a...
Getting Started With Ultra-Wideband & Measuring Distances| Arduino & Pico Guide
In this guide, we will be exploring ultra-wideband modules and how you can use them to add robust distance measurements to your next maker project. We'll be learning how these incredible little boards work, what you can expect from them, a...
Getting Started With Walter | An ESP32 With 4G/5G and GPS!
In this guide, we’ll be taking a look at Walter, a pretty impressive ESP32‑based board that gives your projects full internet access anywhere there’s mobile coverage - no Wi‑Fi required. With a built‑in 4GR...
Datalogging Weather Station (Battery Powered)
Bill of Materials
- Arduino Uno R3
- Power Timer. I used the TPL5110...
Bill of Materials
- Arduino Uno R3
- Power Timer. I used the TPL5110...
The Great Doorbell Hack
Do you want a quick, easy, cheap RF remote control for your Raspberry Pi projects? Well, look no further than the front door! As you've probably got a half-duplex RF setup you've never considered using in a project before. Try thi...
Do you want a quick, easy, cheap RF remote control for your Raspberry Pi projects? Well, look no further than the front door! As you've probably got a half-duplex RF setup you've never considered using in a project before. Try thi...
Modify Dell multimedia keyboard from USB bus power
This project is to modify a Dell multimedia keyboard into a Raspberry Pi Zero dedicated keyboard with external powered USB hub. You can find this article in my blog http://sizeofinfinity.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/modify-dell-multimedia-keyboa...
Fridge Door Alarm
This project uses an ESP8266-01 WiFi module to send an alert to my phone if the fridge door is left open or ajar.
After ordering a few of the ESP8266 board variations I found myself with an ESP8266-01 variant which wasn't very usefu...
After ordering a few of the ESP8266 board variations I found myself with an ESP8266-01 variant which wasn't very usefu...
Automatic Bike Indicators
This project uses an Accelerometer to detect when you are leaning left or right. Depending on if/where you are leaning, it will flash LEDs on the right or left of the bike's rear. Powered by an Arduino and a 12v battery pack (my case 8 AA B...
Darlington Pair Touch Circuit
Ever seen a touch lamp in action and wondered how on earth we can make that using basic components? This project is a basic circuit with 2 transistors to amplify a signal from your touch.Extra: The LED doesn't actually blink like that, just...
Cosmic Array
An array of individual cosmic ray detectors distributed across a landscape to display how cosmic rays arrive as showers of muons. It's all powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero!This project deployed 16 individual cosmic ray detectors on the banks ...
Basic Weather Station
The aim of this project was to provide a cost effective and basic weather station for my backyard that can upload readings to Weather Underground. Part 2 of the project will be using this local data to trigger activities in and around my ho...
ThingSpeak temperature & pressure logger
This project logs temperature and pressure observations to a ThingSpeak channel using an ESP8266 WiFi module.
For this project, I designed my circuit and ordered a PCB using easyEDA. The project gets power from a USB port and uses a...
For this project, I designed my circuit and ordered a PCB using easyEDA. The project gets power from a USB port and uses a...
House Power and Solar Monitor
I’ve had a Current Cost Power Monitor for a number of years which worked well until we put solar on the roof. The Current Cost can’t determine which direction the power is flowing and so power generation and con...
I’ve had a Current Cost Power Monitor for a number of years which worked well until we put solar on the roof. The Current Cost can’t determine which direction the power is flowing and so power generation and con...
Solar Charging Station
The aim of this project was to use the sun to charge some batteries with 1W and 2W Seeed solar panels. The DFRobot Solar LiPo Charger and a Sunflower Solar Power Manager were purchased. Initially, this was unsuccessful because I did no...
Meet 'Holman' the Ultimate Bluetooth Speaker
Who says you can't have it all? Good looks and a great sound! My name is 'Holman" and I'm a Bluetooth speaker in the form of mans best friend - a dog of course! Why is my name Holman? Well, that's the name of the manufacturer of the PVC pi...
RGB Light-Up Remote-Control Car
SummaryI made this car and the previous one because at school there was a Lego We-Do tug-of-war competition a few years ago, but the cars only drove backwards and I wanted to make a car that can turn and drive forwards. The new version can...
GraviTrack Enhancements - Lights and Sound
Introduction Searching for solar panels and related items on the Core Electronics website; I came across the Solarbotics GraviTrack Marble Machine Kit. I thought the kit would be a good educational tool for the grandkids. The kit was a hit...
Arduino Tide Gauge
I used an Arduino and a US-100 ultrasonic sensor to make an extremely low-cost tide gauge. This project measures the tide by sensing the distance to water using a US-100 ultrasonic sensor. The device has a 3D printed base&nb...
Analogue Quad Oscillator Drone Synth
I have a peer-reviewed study on my desk and it confidently tells me that all the capacitors on planet Earth want to be synthesisers when they grow up. To make the world a better place, let's realise the dream of four fortunate elec...
555 Timer Step Sequencer Synthesiser
If you, like me, have been inhaling so much flux that the bronchioles of your lungs have mutated to convert the zinc chloride into electrolytes supplementing your chronic dehydration, then you will feel a persistent craving for analogue lo...
Spectral Animations with a DIY MSGEQ7 I2C Device
Frequency Reactive LEDs, i2c Protocol, Raspberry Pi, and Other Adventures.Here at Pix Incorporated we take word count very seriously. We believe in short, focused, and enjoyable writing which hints at the horizons of our imagination (...
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