This week on Maker Update: robots that glide, robots that walk, a bouncy bike, and a blade that’s bewitched.

Learn how to choose the right MOSFET for power switching and motor control. We break down voltage, current, switching speed, and key datasheet specs so you can confidently select the best device for your next electronics project.

This gate driver IC for BLDC motors have a conventional motor control concept via PWM input, 3 current sense amplifiers and adaptative MOSFET control feature for improved EMC performance achieving target switching time and reduces power losses.

In Episode 9 of the Ask Y Podcast, Simon and Peter enter The Final Journey of the Capacitor Confessions series.

This video discusses the CP-2FL Series Rotary Angle Sensor from Nidec Components, a compact and high-accuracy device designed for precision angular measurement. It offers ±1% linearity and a 340° electrical angle in a 22.3 mm housing.

We continue to dive into the TF2 (coordinate transform) library in ROS 2 to show how broadcasters and listeners work using the turtlesim environment.

In Episode 7 of the Ask Y Podcast, Simon and Peter continue their journey through the various capacitor technologies. Rugged, reliable, and built for the long haul, film capacitors thrive in harsh conditions and high-voltage environments.

In Episode 8 of the Ask Y Podcast, Simon and Peter discuss Tantalum Capacitors. Though they may just look like your average kitchen sponge, these capacitors can pack significant capacitance in a small footprint.

Welcome to this Product Training Module for Phoenix Contact RJ45 jacks with integrated magnetics that simplify PCB design and enable more reliable data connections in industrial environments.

In Episode 6 of the Ask Y Podcast, Simon and Peter progress through the Capacitor Confessions series to discuss Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs).

In Episode 4 of the Ask Y podcast, we dive into the real meaning of “FIT-ness” - not workouts or wellness, but Failure In Time (FIT). Learn how FIT relates to lifetime reliability, mean time to failure (MTTF).

Quartz Xtal IQXC-240, one of the world’s smallest quartz crystals, measuring just 1.2 x 1.0mm with a height of 0.33mm.

In Episode 5 of Ask Y, Simon is joined by Peter Blais to introduce a new series to the podcast, Capacitor Confessions. Through the next 5 weeks, they'll break down the different capacitor technologies this episode is Aluminum Electrolytics.

We take a look at the X20P evaluation kit from u-blox. It allows efficient evaluation of the u-blox ZED-X20P multi-band GNSS receiver, providing centimeter-level position accuracy in seconds.

This extended operating temperature range of OCXOs offers high stability in an extremely small 7.5 x 5.5 mm surface mount package.

This video discusses the High-Q Ceramic Core Inductor Series from Knowles.

Discover the Man & Machine Really Cool Keyboard in action – a sealed, waterproof, and disinfectable keyboard designed for high-performance environments. Ideal for healthcare, industrial, and cleanroom settings.

Learn how GPD Optoelectronics delivers InGaAs, Ge, Si, multi-cell, quadrant, and APD photodiodes designed for low-noise, linear NIR/SWIR performance in LiDAR, FSO communication, beam control, and mission-critical sensing.

Simplify your electronics setup with the all-in-one Red Pitaya!

Load Brady’s ToughStripe Floor Tape Applicator in seconds! See how the removable cartridge makes setup simple, fast, and easy for your next floor marking project.