Donald Bell Maker Update: Under the Big Top
Publish Date: 2025-11-06
This week on Maker Update: a shady electric table, here’s looking at you, beat juggling, and a look into the infinite.
Intro to ROS Part 7: Custom Interfaces
In this episode, we’ll go one step further by creating and using custom interfaces in both Python and C++. You’ll learn how to define your own message and service types and use them in publisher/subscriber and client/server architectures.
Boards Guide
Publish Date: 2025-11-06
The 2026 Make: Guide to Boards is a must-have for any maker. It’s often said, when you’re looking to make a project, be sure to use the right tool for the job - in this case, the right board for your electronics endeavor.
Webinar – Small Signal Solutions for Defense and Mission-Critical Wireless Systems
Explore how Qorvo’s cutting-edge RF components—Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), switches, mixers, and filters—can transform your design process.
PLA100F Series 100 W Enclosed AC/DC Power Supplies with Universal Input and PFC
Publish Date: 2025-11-06
Cosel PLA100F compact 100 W AC/DC enclosed power supplies are designed for high-efficiency operation in industrial and commercial systems.
This week on Maker Update: a shady electric table, here’s looking at you, beat juggling, and a look into the infinite.
What is the RP2350 High-Speed Transmit Interface (HSTX)?
Clear overview of HSTX architecture—async FIFO, command expander, output shifters—and where it fits in maker projects.
Datasheet for iWRainboW-G42P development platform from iWave Systems.
Datasheet for iW-RainboW-G42M SOM from iWave Systems.
Microchip PIC32-BZ6 series multi-protocol wireless MCUs feature integrated BLE, Zigbee, and Thread support for embedded applications.
PLA300F Series 300 W Enclosed AC/DC Power Supplies with Low Profile and High Functionality
Publish Date: 2025-11-05
Cosel PLA300F series compact 300 W power supplies offer high efficiency, a low profile, PFC, and optional enhancements for industrial use.
Datasheet for iG-RainboW-G60P development platform from iWave Systems.
SGTPL-28 Series Space-Grade Planar Transformers
Publish Date: 2025-11-05
Vishay Dale SGTPL-28 series space-grade planar transformers with multiple output secondaries are ideal for 150 W/28 V input forward converters.
MCASE® 4-Way Fuse Holder
Publish Date: 2025-11-05
The Littelfuse / Commercial Vehicle Products MCASE 32 V, 160 A 4-way fuse holder is a compact, high-performance solution designed to support up to four MCASE+ slotted cartridge fuses.
Ag53000 Series PoE PD Modules
Publish Date: 2025-11-05
Silvertel cost-optimized and fully featured IEEE802.3at single-in-line (SIL) PoE PD modules are pre-configured as Type 2 Class 4 PD devices.
This video discusses the UL489 Industrial Miniature CBs FAZ Series from Eaton. Designed for branch service protection with DIN-rail mounting, they feature up to 40 A ratings, fast short-circuit interruption, and compliance with global safety standard
Highly Integrated MCUs Simplify Precise and Efficient Motor Control Design
Use the PSOC Control C3 MCUs’ combination of fast analog, CORDIC math, and high-resolution PWM for efficient and precise motor control.
FRSH Series Z1 Foil Chip Resistors
Publish Date: 2025-11-05
VPG Foil Resistors FRSH series Z1 ultra-high-precision surface-mount resistors are designed for demanding high-temperature and high-power environments.

