The best Hall effect sensors for Arduino, ESP32 and Raspberry Pi: 7 picks including the A3144 switch, SS49E/AH49E linear sensors, KY-003 and KY-024 modules, the AS5600 magnetic encoder and the MLX90393 3-axis sensor, compared on output type, supply voltage, polarity and use case.
The best load cell and HX711 kits for Arduino, ESP32 and Raspberry Pi: 8 picks covering 1kg, 5kg, 10kg and 20kg straight-bar kits, 50kg half-bridge body-scale sets, an S-type load cell and the SparkFun HX711 amplifier, compared on capacity, cell type, what is in the box and real-world use.
The best barometric pressure sensors for Arduino, ESP32 and Raspberry Pi: 8 verified picks (BMP390, BMP581, BMP280, MS5611, BME280, DPS310, LPS22HB and the MPRLS) compared on accuracy, range, power and interface for altimeters, weather stations, drones and IoT builds.
The best PIR motion sensors for Arduino, ESP32 and Raspberry Pi: 7 picks including HC-SR501, AM312, HC-SR505 and the RCWL-0516 and LD2410C radar alternatives, compared on supply voltage, idle current, range, adjustability and output.
The best isolated DC-DC converter modules ranked: B0505S-1WR3, B1212S, B1205S-3W, 5V to 3.3V and 5V to 15V isolated modules, plus regulated WRB2405S and URB2405S wide-input converters, with listing specs, honest verdicts and verified Amazon links.
The best 18650 batteries and holders for makers compared: Samsung 25R cells, plug-and-play JST packs, a 7800mAh 1S3P pack, the Tenergy 7.4V 2S pack, holder sets, PCB holders and a battery shield, with verified Amazon links and honest verdicts.
The best solar charge controllers for IoT gateways, LTE cameras and 12V sensor stations: Victron SmartSolar, EPEVER Tracer AN, Genasun GV-5, DFRobot, Renogy and more, compared on PV input, charge current, battery support and the data ports you can read from an ESP32.
The best step-down voltage regulator modules ranked: LM2596, MP1584EN, XL4016, XL4015, Mini-360 and DROK LCD buck converters, with real listing specs, honest verdicts and verified Amazon links.
The best boost converter step-up modules compared: XL6009, MT3608, TPS61023, Adafruit PowerBoost 1000C, 150W and 400W boosters, with verified Amazon links, real specs and honest verdicts.
The best bench power supply under $100 for electronics and embedded work: 8 picks including the Tekpower TP3005T, Riden RD6006, DPS3005, Korad KA3005D and Alientek DP100, compared on topology, voltage, current, resolution and features.