Recommended gear

Tools and parts that work well for the projects on this site. We pick cheap things that are easy to find in big stores.

Wires and breadboards

Male and female ends of all kinds to connect modules without soldering.

Build and change a circuit in minutes without a soldering iron.

Move a working circuit from the breadboard to something that lasts.

Solder them to modules that come without pins.

Insulates joints neatly, much better than tape.

Plug I2C sensors into Qwiic and Grove style connectors without soldering.

Soft wire that does not melt under the iron.

Many cheap cables only charge, then the board is not seen. Keep one cable you trust.

Some store links are partner links: the site gets a small share of the purchase, the price stays the same for you.