Meet these Alternative Microcontrollers and Save $$

 It’s been another tumultuous year in the world of embedded electronics: Supply chain snags have scarcely relented, while new chips jostle for position as the go-to for makers. If your favorite board is out of stock, check out these smart substitutes and alternatives. Check out our most recent [Boards Guide]( for more... [Bluebird Microcontroller]( [v1.6+ Power Shield Pack]( [ELECFREAKS]( [Pico:ed Board]( [UNO Clone]( [Microcontroller Board]( [BrainPad]( [Pulse](  Microcontroller Kits [Grove Beginner]( [Kit for Arduino]( [Make: Arduino]( [Electronics Starter Pack]( [DuinoKit]( [Sensor]( Pack](  Unlike "building-block" packages designed for kids, this kit introduces you to real fundamental electronic components and gives you 10 practical circuits to build. As you gain experience building the circuits, you will also learn how to read actual schematics, the circuit diagrams that serve as the shorthand language of electronics. Both breadboarding newbies and those looking to brush up on the basics will benefit from this essential one-two punch of information and components designed to get you building and testing circuits quickly and confidently.  Learn to test and perfect your circuitry with solderless ease! Ages 10+ [SHOP NOW]( [DIY]( [Theremin Kit]( [Solderless Breadboard]( [Power Pack]( [Make:]( [Connections Pack]( [Make:]( [Pico Pack]( Buy any two [books or magazines]( and get the third for FREE! Use code 3FOR at checkout - valid through 2/28. Also, check out our [Super Book Bundles]( and save even more $$$!  In Make: Vol. 84 we show you how adding dedicated SBCs, like a Raspberry Pi, make 3D printers vastly smarter and up to five times faster. New laser engravers can cut metal for under $2,000, and cheap workhorse diode lasers are everywhere. Plus, 23 Projects & Skills and we dive into how makers can (ethically) use generative A.I. to create audio, images, text, code, and 3D models for your next project. Now’s the time to level up! Buy the Make: Volume 84 [PDF]( and read it now, or order the [print copy]( and get FREE shipping in the US! [SHOP NOW](    Follow Us [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Email](mailto:makershed@make.co) Make:, 150 Todd Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, United States[Click here to unsubscribe](