The EIO Blog

Doing your own electronics projects can be a fun and rewarding and these types of projects have something in common with making professional consumer electronics. That is, both require the...

Potentiometers are used in the construction of a wide range of electronics, but what are they exactly? A potentiometer is an adjustable resistor with 3 terminals and the amount of...

Snap Circuits have been a longtime staple of STEM toys and are widely recognized as a great way for kids to learn about the complexities of electricity in a fun...

One of the most important inventions in human history is that of the capacitor. They’re a key component in every electronic device and without them it would be pretty much...

If you’ve ever looked inside some electronic device you’ve probably seen a little cylindrical component with some colors on it and most of these little components have different colors on...

The wonders of science have given us a lot of amazing chemicals and products that can do some wonderful things. One of the foremost innovators for industrial chemicals and cool...

One of the downsides to using a screwdriver is that it can wear on your wrists, especially for extended periods or in a tight space you just don’t get the...

Fellow Torrance-based company Pelican Products is world famous for their incredibly durable storage cases, among other things, and they’ve been at it since 1976. Founded by a husband/wife team in...

Looking for some last minute stocking stuffers for Christmas? Get the children in your life some STEAM toys to learn about art and science. Thames & Kosmos is one of...

You’ve got your ironic beard, flannel shirt and skinny jeans held up by suspenders. You’ve got your locally roasted fair trade coffee or maybe a PBR in one hand and...

Grab a hot deal on Wiha insulated screwdrivers with the Wiha 32099. Like most Wiha insulated sets, you get a good selection of tools at a reasonable price. This set...

Discover some fun and affordable STEM toys for the children in your life this Black Friday and Cyber Monday! We’ve got a lot of selection of many top brands like...