Maker Resources: Electronics, IoT, Arduino, LEDs, and More...
About The Make-It.ca Site
Make-It.ca is a resource for the maker movement with an emphasis on electronics tinkering. Maybe you are involved with electronics, Arduino hardware or software design, robotics, 3-D printing or Amateur (Ham) Radio – we have resources for it all.
Our sister site, PCBoard.ca is a valuable resource where we offer unique electronic devices and components. Need an LED, maybe a resistor or capacitor or a battery pack? PCBoard.ca is the place to look for all that and more.
LED Specifications
LEDs continue to get brighter, are becoming more efficient and available in many sizes. We are continually adding new LEDs to our online store and update our LED Specifications regularly.

Inexpensive Blades For the Cameo Silhouette 4
Cameo Silhouette blades are costly with a limited life. Graphtec CB09 blades and holders produce superior results inexpensively.

Hamvention Booth Tracker
Each year hundreds of vendors exhibit at the Dayton Hamvention. We have put together a resource to track all the booths. Easily locate commercial or flea market vendors.

Vinyl Decals Beautifully Installed in 7 Easy Steps
Quick instructions on how to easily install vinyl decals on a vehicle or any surface.

Hikvision and Google Chrome Compatibility
Hikvision NVRs lack remote viewing capabilities with Google Chrome. This walkthru provides details on how to restore viewing capabilities.

I2C LCD on Arduino – Stunningly Easily Setup
LCD character displays are simple to connect to Arduino projects. When used with an I2C interface, only 4 connections are required

LED Bead Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical information High Power 1-watt and, 3-watt LED Beads used in the construction of custom LED panels

LED Series Dropping Resistor Calculator
Online tool to assist you in determining the optimal value of the series dropping resistor to limit the current through your LED circuit. Just input the indicated values and press the “Calculate” button.

4.8mm Straw Hat LED Specifications
Specifications and details on the 4.8mm Straw Hat LED. Similiar electrical characteristics to 3mm and 5mm LEDs, but with a wide viewing angle.

LED Specifications and Application Notes
Full specifications, electrical information, and details on 3mm, 5mm, 8mm, 10mm, STAR, and Piranha LEDs

Creality Ender 3 – 3D Printer
The Creality Ender 3 is a remarkable low-cost 3D printer. An excellent first-time 3D printer and also an attractive option for an additional printer to your collection. See our handy hints so you too can get the most from your Ender 3.

WS2812 NeoPixel Ring to ATTiny85 Guide
The NeoPixel WS2812 LED Ring and Arduino ATTiny85 are the perfect combinations for the creation of elegant LED lighting solutions.

NodeMCU IoT Experimenter Prototype Board
Prototyping platform for NodeMCU ESP8266 with heavy-duty power supply, hundreds of prototype positions and onboard LED display.

LED MR16 – 9 LED Display Board
The LED MR16 holds nine LEDs on a compact 1 7/8″ (48mm) diameter board. Compatible with 3mm, 5mm and Piranha LEDs.

LED Blinky – Dual LED Flasher Kit
LED Blinky – Dual LED Flasher in a Do-It-Yourself Kit or Bare PC Board. Tiny 1.2″ x 1.2″ board holds all components for this ultra-simple LED flasher circuit.

LED Trilight – 9-Inch LED Light Bar
The LED Trilight is a versatile mounting system holding nine LEDs on a compact 9″ x .580″ (229mm x 15mm) display board.

LED Dazzler – HL1606 LED Ribbon Controller
The LED Dazzler is a complex, yet simple design to control HL1606 based RGB LED ribbon. Available assembled or as a kit of components.

Proto-40: PICmicro Prototype Board
Prototyping board supporting most Microchip 40-pin PICmicro devices including PIC 16F877(A), 18F442, 18F452, and others.

Proto-24: BasicSTAMP Prototype Board
Prototype board for the BasicSTAMP and NetMedia BasicX-24 processors.

LED Spotlight Junior – 18-LED Spotlight Board
Do-It-Yourself system holding 18 LEDs in a circular pattern on a compact 1.6 inch (41 mm) diameter jet-black board. Easy to build.

LED fX – Lighting Effects Controller
Incredible LED effects controller with 16 output channels with 16 elegant LEDs. Available as a DIY kit for building at home.

LED fX Sample Effects
Graphical examples of the LED animation sequences from the LED fX controller. Visualize how your LED fX will look.

Proto Arduino
Arduino Nano or ATTiny85 prototype development board. The Proto Arduino is a versatile prototyping platform. Compatible with the Arduino Nano v3 or Digispark style ATTiny85.

York Region Hamfest
York Region Hamfest is generally held on the first Saturday of November each year. One of the last hamfests of the season with large crowds and great deals.

LED Rainbow RGB Controller
The LED Rainbow is a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) controller which generates color changing effects on RGB LEDs and LED ribbons. Available as a DIY kit.

Gel Cell Charger
The GCC01 Gel Cell Charger utilizes a highly accurate and effective solution, which will fully charge 12v Gel Cell batteries and indefinitely maintain your cells on a float charge.

Brampton Tech Fair 2019
Join us on Saturday, October 26th for the 2019 Brampton Tech Fair – a free event where everyone can discover current technologies and get involved in hands-on demonstrations.

LED Spotlight – 24-LED Spotlight Board
Do-It-Yourself circular 24-LED board for 3mm or 5mm LEDs. Great for use creating custom lighting solutions and Infrared illuminators.

LED IR (Infrared) Illuminator
DIY system for an Infrared Illuminator with 850nm or 940nm IR LEDs. Ideal for use with Nest Cameras or any cameras with IR Illumination.

UV LED PC Board Exposure Build
Design overview of a do-it-yourself design to build a UV exposure system using UV LEDs. This UV LED system can expose your boards in 30 seconds or less. This UV Light Source is capable of exposing photo-resist or for the UV curing of different paints and finishes.

NodeMCU ESP8266 and Arduino Resources
Resources For NodeMCU and Arduino Getting The Most From Your NodeMCU or Arduino in the IoT World NodeMCU and Arduino information continue to

Technical Notes
We produce many technical documents, reference guides, application notes, and much more. As we generate new material, they will be added to our collection here.

10mm Color Changing LED
Color Cycling LEDs are a very different type of LED. Each features three separate LEDs connected to a dedicated microcontroller inside of the LED. When powered, the LED will automatically perform a slow fade cycle.

32 LED Heart Display Kit
Colorful LED Heart kit can be assembled by a novice kit builder in one evening. Includes all parts including 32 multi-color LEDs, USB power connections and PC board.

Candle Flicker LEDs
Candle Flicker LEDs are a new generation of LEDs which incorporate a tiny microprocessor which, when power is applied, will closely mimic a real candle flame.

Configure and Setup Arduino IDE To Use the NodeMCU ESP8266
We have detailed step-by-step instructions on setting up and configuring Arduino IDE to use and program the NodeMCU ESP8266. Complete with example code and links to example sketches.

NodeMCU ESP8266 Details, Specifications, Overview and Set Up
NodeMCU EPS8266 information, model comparisons and differences, technical specifications, device pinouts, and use with Arduino IDE.

50A Digital Voltage and Ammeter
Compact digital panel meter measures currents from 0-49.9A and voltages from 0-99.9V DC through dual 0.28″ LED displays. Complete with an external 50A shunt.

Mini DC-DC Step Down Power Converter Board
Highly efficient DC step down power converter board features a 5V-15V input voltage and delivers up the 3A output at 1.25V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V or 5V output in a tiny easy to use package.

How To Crimp an RJ45 Connector
Crimping and RJ45 Connector Correctly. How to properly wire and crimp an RJ45 connector for Cat5/5e Ethernet cable.