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Maker Advisor

Best Tools and Gear for Makers

Tools and Gear We Love

Maker Advisor is part of the Random Nerd Tutorials website (read more here). We find and select the best tools and gear that makers, hobbyists and DIYers like. We share deals, write unbiased reviews and compare tools. Click the images and links below on something that you need to compare prices in more than 8 different stores, so you can always find the best price.

Pick a category below: Kits, Development Boards, Electronic Assortments, Tools and Test Equipment, Sensors and Modules or Arduino shields.


Kits

Best Arduino Starter KitsImage
Best Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kits
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Raspberry Pi Zero W Kit
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Arduino Sensor KitsImage

Development Boards

ESP8266 12-E NodeMCU KitImage
ESP-01Image
WeMos D1 MiniImage
ESP32 (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth)Image

Arduino UNO R3 (compatible)Image
Arduino Mega (compatible)Image
Arduino Nano (compatible)Image
Raspberry Pi 5
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ESP32-CAMImage
ESP-EYEImage
ESP32 Built-in OLEDImage
ESP32 Built-in LoRa ChipImage

ESP32 with Camera + OLEDImage
TTGO T-Camera PlusImage
ESP32-CAM with AntennaImage
T-SIM7000G ESP32Image

Raspberry Pi Pico W
Raspberry Pi Pico W
ESP32-CAM-MB Programmer
ESP32-CAM-MB Micro USB Programmer CH340G Serial Chip OV2640 Camera
ESP-01 USB ProgrammerImage
ESP32 CYD – “Cheap Yellow Display”Image

LILYGO® TTGO T-A7670G
Raspberry Pi Pico W
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W
Raspberry Pi Pico W
ESP32-S3 DevKitC-1
ESP32-S3 DevKitC-1
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Electronic Assortments

Solderless Breadboard 830 PointsImage
Jumper WiresImage
Resistors KitImage
LEDs KitImage

RGB LEDsImage
Electrolytic Capacitors KitImage
Prototyping Circuit BoardImage
Alligator ClipsImage

Transistors NPN and PNP KitImage
Diodes Rectifier KitImage
Trimpot Kit
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PotentiometerImage

Pushbuttons Kit
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Mini DC MotorImage
Servo MotorImage
Micro Servo MotorImage

Female Pin Header Socket ConnectorImage
SMD LEDsImage
SMD ResistorsImage
Ceramic Capacitors KitImage

SPDT Slide SwitchImage
5mm LED Bezel HolderImage
Pan and TiltImage
MCP3008 Analog-to-digital-converterImage

Tools and Test Equipment

Self Adjusting Wire StripperImage
Diagonal Cutting PlierImage
Mini Diagonal PlierImage
Best Precision Screwdriver Sets
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Best Hot Glue GunsImage
Best Soldering Irons
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Best Helping HandsImage
SolderImage

Soldering WickImage
Rotary ToolImage
Best Multimeter under $50Image
Power SupplyImage

OscilloscopeImage
Signal GeneratorImage
Digital Infrared ThermometerImage
Best Storage Organizers
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Sensors and Modules

DHT11 Temperature and HumidityImage
DHT22 Temperature and HumidityImage
MQ-2 Smoke and GasImage
PIR Motion Sensor (HC-SR501)Image

DS18B20Image
Bluetooth Module (HC-06)Image
5V 2-Channel Relay ModuleImage
Soil Moisture (YL-69 or HL-69)Image

RTC Module (DS1307)Image
LDR (Photoresistor)Image
Ultrasonic Sensor (HC-SR04)Image
Membrane KeyboardImage

nRF24L01 / 2.4GHz RF Image
TSOP4838 IR ReceiverImage
IR LED Transmitter
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OLED 0.96 Display SSD1306Image

RF 433MHz Transmitter/ReceiverImage
LM35/LM35DZImage
NEO-6M GPS ModuleImage
3-24V Piezo BuzzerImage

Tilt SensorImage
TCS3200 Color Sensor – GY-31Image
Microphone Sound Sensor KY-038
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Magnetic Reed SwitchImage

MFRC522 RFID Reader
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BMP180 Barometric Sensor
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YL-83 Rain Sensor
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1.8 TFT LCD Display
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8×8 Dot Matrix with MAX7219
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Micro SD Card Module
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Logic Level ConverterImage
16×2 Character LCDImage

Optical Fingerprint SensorImage
Best Nextion DisplayImage
BME280 Sensor Module
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RFM95 – LoRa TransceiverImage

L298N Motor DriverImage
2WD Smart Robot Chassis KitImage
Mini PIR Motion SensorImage
TP4056 Lithium Battery ChargerImage

Resistive Soil Moisture SensorImage
DS18B20 SensorImage
16×2 I2C Character LCDImage
HLK-PM01
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HLK-PM03Image
3.3V Relay ModuleImage
BME680BME680 Gas sensor humidity barometric pressure ambient temperature gas air quality
MPU-6050
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BMP388
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TCA9548ATCA9548A I2C Multiplexer
Stepper MotorImage
BH1750 Ambient Light
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Type-K Thermocouple
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TDS SensorImage
Load Cell + HX711 AmplifierImage
RCWL-0516 Microwave RadarImage

2.8″ ILI9341 TFT
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Anemometer Wind Speed
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DS3231 RTC Module
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NEO-M8N GPS Module
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APDS9960 Sensor
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TM1637 Display
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YX5300 Serial MP3 Player
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8×8 64 LED Matrix Panel
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Arduino Shields

Ethernet Shield W5100Image
Motor Driver ShieldImage
Data Logging ShieldImage
Relay ShieldImage

SIM900 GSM ShieldImage
Proto ShieldImage

Raspberry Pi Accessories

Raspberry Pi Camera V2Image
MicroSD Card 16GBImage
Raspberry Pi Power Supply
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Others

5V DC Power AdaptorImage
12V DC Power Adaptor Image
DC Power Male Plug Jack Adapter 2.1mmImage
24V/12V/5V Power Supply Image

IR RGB LED LampImage
DC12V RGB LED StripImage
LM2577/LM2596 Step Down Buck Converter
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RF Remote Controlled SocketsImage

Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries and ChargerImage
Dummy Security CameraImage
FT232RL FTDI Programmer
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White LED StripImage

WS2812B Addressable RGB LED StripImage
Project Box EnclosureImage
433 MHz RF Wall Switch
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Mini 5V Solar PanelImage

SONOFF Wi-Fi Smart SwitchImage
Logitech Webcam C920Image
4x AA Battery HolderImage
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