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Information sources, websites, ezines etc.

News

  • EE Times - Global electronic industry news portal covering technologies, purchasing, product trends, and supply chain developments.
  • EDN - Electronics engineering news and analysis site offering product info and insights for professional engineers.
  • Power Electronics News - Industry-focused site with daily updates on power electronics design, semiconductors, renewables, and technical innovations.
  • Electronics Weekly - UK-based electronics industry news platform covering engineering, components, policy, and market developments.
  • Makezine Makers News - Make Magazine’s section delivering news and feature stories about maker culture, tech, and DIY innovations.
  • Maker News on Substack - Newsletter via Substack aggregating news, projects, and updates for maker enthusiasts.
  • Wired.com Makers - Wired’s curated content on makers, DIY projects, and creative technology trends.
  • Everything RF - Online resource providing RF (radio frequency) tools, design references, calculators, and expert articles.

Blogs and eZines

  • Chips and Cheese - Memory and CPU tests and reviews
  • Frankly Built and Emily the Engineer - Maker portfolio (if not responsive, falls under general maker content).
  • Teach Me Micro - Tutorial platform offering step-by-step microcontroller projects and programming guides.
  • Ikea Hackers - Online community dedicated to creative, user-submitted hacks of IKEA products and furniture customization.
  • Circuit.io Blog - Blog featuring tutorials, component information, and project walkthroughs for electronics builders.
  • n-o-d-e.net - Tech-news blog featuring hardware projects like Pi servers and DIY device news under “Cyber Dump” series.
  • Maker Advisor - Platform providing curated gadget and gear recommendations for makers and hobbyists.
  • Hackster IO - Community platform for DIY electronics and hardware projects with tutorials and community feedback.
  • Embedded World - Embedded systems blog by Ravi Pujar focusing on 5G, microcontrollers, and embedded development.

Magazines

  • Make Magazine - Make Magazine’s main site, home to project tutorials, articles, and maker culture content.
  • All about Circuits - Free online electronics textbook and community offering theory, tutorial content, and forums.

Books - General

Books - Manuals

  • Open Tech Book - Open Source Tech Book Library - Tech Quizzes (some inaccuracies or sketchy questions)

Books - Self Publishing

  • Clock Book Print - Digital book production for short run self publishing - British Site
  • Imprint Digital - Digital book production for short run self publishing
  • Mixam - Digital book production for short run self publishing - British Site

Enthusiast Sites

  • Tool Guyd - Tool review and news blog featuring in-depth tests and comparisons of woodworking, construction, and maker tools.
  • Lukas Pomykal - Personal blog documenting 3D printer builds and modifications, including a detailed guide to constructing a Kossel delta 3D printer.
  • Droid builders R2D2 Builders - Community of builders dedicated to creating Star Wars droid replicas such as R2-D2 and BB-8, sharing designs, tips, and resources.
  • Open Electronics - Open source electronics platform with tutorials, projects, and kits for makers and hobbyists, covering Arduino, IoT, and embedded systems.
  • MD0MDI Radio Ham site with lots of info - Amateur radio operator’s site (callsign MD0MDI) sharing ham radio projects, logs, and technical resources.
  • Dev255 The Solar powered Maker - Personal maker/development blog showcasing electronics, software, and IoT projects.
  • Hackaday - Leading hardware hacking and maker culture blog featuring projects, open-source hardware news, and engineering insights.
  • Sensors IoT - IoT-focused blog and resources site run by Andreas Spiess, covering ESP32, LoRa, and sensor integration.
  • CNC Cook Book Blog - Blog offering tutorials, software, and practical advice for CNC machining, milling, and tool use.
  • This is Carpentry - Online magazine and resource for professional carpenters, covering techniques, tools, and industry best practices.
  • Stumpy Nubs - Woodworking website and YouTube channel offering tips, tutorials, and tool reviews in a lighthearted style.
  • Norms Tools - Personal woodworking site by Norm Yeager showcasing handmade tools and woodworking project documentation.

Makers

Inspirational Sites

Sell Your Stuff

  • Tindle Awesome things directly from makers (Electronics and projects).
  • Etsy Handmade, vintage and Custom
  • eBay The worlds marketplace
  • CrateJoy Marketplace helps subscription box businesses find subscribers in their niche.
  • iCraft Gifts Handmade-only Marketplace is for true artists and crafters.
  • IndiCart Community of Independent Shops
  • Folksy A place to buy and sell handcrafted or designed work from UK designer-makers.

Projects and plans

Spec Sheets and Info

Repairing Stuff

Wiki Pages

Calculators and Utilities

Standards Organisations and Bodys

Maker Spaces and Clubs

Electronics tutorials

Microcontrollers

Events

Watch Making

OpenSource

Computer related Info

Retro Computing

Forums

Directories

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