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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...

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...

The leaves are changing colours and the air is getting crisper. Remember to enjoy the start of the new season with some Thanksgiving festivities! Gather around with your family and use this time to play around with some Canada Robotix Kits. ;) We hope everyone has a great weekend, and don't forget to eat a lot of pie!

Where did the time go? Summer 2022 flew by so quickly! Our team at Canada Robotix worked hard with our partner CAROBOT Learning and Research Organization these past few months to share robotics fun with the community. Our projects were a big hit at the Night It Up Night Festival. Not to mention, we made so many great memories creating together! Here's a recap of our favourite projects from this summer: NightItUp LED Sign and LED Cloud Lamp It's hard to resist being drawn in by this eye-catching mass of white cotton! These colourful displays were very popular with the Instagramers. Passerbys couldn't...