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 resistance is changeable via an attached knob, and this adjustment...
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 and low stress way. Elenco makes a lot of different...
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 impossible to have anything in the modern world. On a...
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 them. If you’ve ever done anything with electronics as a...
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 new products is probably 3M. For many decades, 3M has...
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 torque you need to get the job done. But there’s...
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 a Torrance garage, Pelican started out making tough flashlights and...
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 our go-to science toy manufacturers. The toys that they make...
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 a hand rolled cigarette in the other. You’ve got Neutral...
