Maker and STEM Reviews
Latest Maker and STEM Reviews

WEP 982 III Precision Soldering Station Review: Putting the heat where you need it
By Les Pounder published
The WEP 982 III is designed for precision soldering, and it brings hot-swappable soldering iron tips to a budget price tag.

SiFive HiFive Premier P550 Review: High RISC
By Les Pounder published
Touted as ‘The Highest Performance RISC-V CPU Development Board in the World’, the HiFive Premier P550 aims to be the development board of choice for RISC developers.

Arduino Plug and Make Kit Review: The Kit to start your journey
By Les Pounder published
When getting started with electronics, we need a good kit to make the learning process as smooth as possible, and the Arduino Plug and Make Kit could be just the thing you need.

Fnirsi HS-02 Review: Keep soldering on!
By Les Pounder published
Fnirsi’s update on the HS-01 of 2023 has a great screen and fast heat up time, but is that enough to tempt us away from our favorite soldering irons?

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.

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.

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.

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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