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As we enter the holiday season, it's time to get thinking about gifts. Now, shopping for others is hard. That's why we've come up with a holiday gift guide to help you pick a gift that's suitable: If you're a beginner, robotics can be daunting. Our robotics kits help you get started and guide you through the process! We have microcontroller kits, single board computer kits, and wheeled platform kits. Check out all our available Robotics Kits! If you're shopping for a life-long learner, we've got some kits that help you learn while you build. Here's our Education Robotics -- we've...

The New Arduino IDE 2.0 is Here! As of September 14, the stable Arduino IDE 2.0 has been released for free download, this comes with improvements to the User Interface of the IDE along with some brand new features. For those coding for long hours or at the dead of night, Arduino Dark Mode and adjustable zoom are here for your convenience. Their implemented improvements to their User Interface now allows the Serial Monitor and Plotter to be used in unison along with an automatic code-assist and completion to identify errors as you type. This version, they integrated their Remote...

Come back and check often as new products will go on sale throughout the Black Friday / Cyber Monday weekend. SALE from Nov 25 to Nov 28, 2022. Until Nov 28, 2022, use discount code BFCM2022 for a 15% discount on products listed on this page (an additional 15% for products already on sale). Note: Order must be placed online. Discount does not apply to walk-in purchases.

Snow is finally here! If this cold weather's got you stuck inside, we've got a cure for your boredom. Here are two products that Canada Robotix recommends for some fun winter projects. Working on circuit diagrams and programming? The ESP32 OLED Module (with WiFi and Bluetooth) is great for projects involving Arduino IDE. Use this product to create an internet clock, a speaker, or even a smart home system. This popular 0.96" OLED Display has a board of 2.4 GHz dual-mode Wi-Fi AND Bluetooth low power technology, making it perfect for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. If your project involves internet applications, the ESP32-CAM-CH340 Development Board is...

The start of the new month means it's time get ready for new electronics -- Here are our new products for November! Got a speaker but the audio isn't loud enough? Amp up the volume using the SparkFun Qwiic Speaker Amp! This user-friendly board can both maximize AND balance speaker volume. Try it in projects with your smartphones, computers, or portable digital audio players.  Soldering can get really messy! Use the Hakko 599B Tip Cleaner to clean in between steps. This tip cleaner reduces splashes with its dome shaped design and contained flux to prevents oxidation of soldering tips. Best part is it...