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Tired of useful gadgets? Meet the Useless Box! Flip the switch, and a tiny mechanism pops out to flip it right back off. It's perfectly pointless, delightfully disruptive, and guaranteed to spark a smile (or a chuckle of confusion). The ideal desk toy for those who appreciate the absurd.

What's in the box?

1 x Mini useless box Black

Tired of useful gadgets? Meet the Useless Box! Flip the switch, and a tiny mechanism pops out to flip it right back off. It's perfectly pointless, delightfully disruptive, and guaranteed to spark a smile (or a chuckle of confusion). The ideal desk toy for those who appreciate the absurd.

What's in the box?

1 x Mini useless box Black

Creality's Ender 3 series has become a legend in the 3D printing community, known for offering top-notch quality at beginner-friendly prices. The original Ender 3 was a game-changer, making 3D printing accessible for hobbyists on a budget. Now, the industry has evolved, and features once considered premium are becoming standard. This focus on user convenience is fantastic news for anyone starting their 3D printing journey!

Many beginners find the initial learning curve a bit steep. Creality, however, is dedicated to making 3D printing approachable for everyone. Their goal? Minimize the hassle and keep your wallet happy. Enter the Ender 3 V3 SE, the latest addition to their lineup, designed to be the perfect entry point for any aspiring 3D maker.

The Ender 3 V3 SE packs a bunch of automation into a budget-friendly package, making it ideal for anyone starting their 3D printing adventure. This printer boasts a standard build volume of 220 x 220 x 250mm and combines the advanced features of the Ender 3 S1 series, like the Sprite direct drive extruder and auto-leveling, with the robust design of the CR-6 SE. Plus, the hotend assembly includes a strain sensor, meaning your Ender 3 V3 SE truly auto-levels itself, eliminating the need for manual Z-offset adjustments. Here at DIYElectronics, we're passionate about bringing fantastic 3D printers to South Africa and fostering a thriving Maker Community. We believe the Ender 3 V3 SE strikes the perfect balance between convenience and print quality, making it ideal for beginners and a valuable addition to any 3D printing enthusiast's arsenal.

What's in the box?

1 x Creality Ender 3V3SE 3D printer 220x220d250
1 x Creality CR-PLA White and Black Combo
1 x Nozzle Cleaning 3Pc Wire Brush Set
1 x Nozzle Cleaning Stainless Steel Needles 0.4mm 5pcs
1 x 3D Printer Heat Block and Nozzle Wrench (5 in 1 )
1 x Diagonal electronic cutting pliers thin mouth

Please note: Pic is for illustration purposes only. The frame on the rear of the panels might be shaped differently.

These HUB75 style panels are normally used to make video walls, you can sometimes see them on the sides of buses and bus stops displaying animations or short video clips. They have bright RGB LEDs arranged in a 32x32, 32x64 or 64x64 grid on the front. On the back there is a PCB with a set of dual IDC connectors (one input, one output) and 12 16-bit latches that allow you to drive the display with a 1:16 scan rate.

These panels require 13 digital pins (6 bit data, 7 bit control) and a good 5V supply, up to 4A per panel). They are 'chainable' if you connect one output to the next input - you will need a microcontroller with a suitably high speed processor and enough RAM plus a software library that supports this.

These displays are designed to be driven by FPGAs or other high speed processors: they do not have built in PWM control of any kind. Instead, you're supposed to redraw the screen over and over to 'manually' PWM the whole thing. On a 16 MHz Arduino, it's possible to squeeze 12-bit color (4096 colors) with 40% CPU usage but they will do best powered by an FPGA or other high speed multi-core controller (like a recent Raspberry Pi or Feather). They are pre-white balanced with nice uniformity so if you turn on all the LEDs it's not a particularly tinted white.

Here are some nice, tidy ways to connect up and drive your LED matrices:

• Interstate 75 (RP2040 based all-in-one controller)
• RGB Matrix Shield (for Arduino and compatibles)
• RGB Matrix Bonnet or RGB Matrix HAT (for Raspberry Pi)
• RGB Matrix Featherwing (for M0, M4 and RP2040 Feathers or nRF52840 Feathers)

Specifications

• 5V regulated power input, 4A max (all LEDs on)
• 5V data logic level input
• Displays are 'chainable' - connect one output to the next input.

What's in the box?

2 x 32x64 LED panels
1 x Power cable (with fork connectors suitable for connecting to a screw terminal)
2 x IDC data cable

Magnetic feet are NOT included 

What's in the box?

1 x PI4 Acrylic Case A acrylic parts(remove the protection film)
1 x Nonskid rubber pad (4PCS)
1 x Screwdriver
1 x Screws and standoffs pack

You may also want to grab a 30mm fan and 30mm grill cover. You will also need four M3x16 screws with M4 nuts to mount the fan.

Resources

How To Install

The below pics show the Raspberry Pi 5 which use similar parts as this one for Pi 4. Ignore the little power button which does not apply to Pi 4

The Case Consists Of 6 Layers Of Acrylic Panels. Install According To The Following Steps

1. Install the active cooler on the Raspberry Pi 5.

 

2. Install the short standoffs and screws onto the 1st acrylic panel, please pay attention to the orientation.

3. Install the long female to female standoffs on the RPi board





4. Install the 4 acrylic panel to the sides of the Raspberry Pi 5. 

 

Don't forget to install the little power button first.

5. Install the top plate. This is where all the bits come together. You might experience a bit of difficulty aligning all the plates. A bit of pressure on the top plate helps to get all to pop into place.

 

6. Insert the top 4 screws that holds it all together. You don't have to use force to tighten them.

If you have, you'll need a pack of these Mini-Magnet Feet. Adafruit got these specifically for their RGB LED Matrices, which no longer include mounting equipment. At 16.6mm long, these magnet-screws slot perfectly into the panel mounting holes.

Works with any RGB matrices with 3mm mounting bosses

Note: This pack is just the four mini-magnet feet. RGB matrix panel is not included, but we carry many options!

What's in the box?

4 x Magnetic thumb Screws

Psst - looking to use the mighty RP2350 microcontroller as the brains in your project, but want more features than are present on a vanilla Raspberry Pi Pico 2? Pimoroni Pico boards are souped up dev boards, with all the tasty extras baked in ????

Pimoroni Pico LiPo 2 is powered and programmable via USB-C and comes with an upgraded 8MB RAM, 16MB of flash storage and easy to read pin labels. It's got onboard LiPo/LiIon battery management - the inbuilt charging circuitry means charging your battery is as easy as plugging your board in via USB. There's two indicator LEDs connected to the battery circuit to keep you informed of on/off state and charging status and it's compatible with LiPo, LiIon and high capacity LiPo batteries. There's also a handy power button and a BOOT button, which can also be used as a user switch.

It's super easy to connect up to things without soldering, with a Qw/ST connector (for adding I2C sensors and breakouts), a SP/CE connector (for hooking up SPI/serial breakouts or for adding a RM2 wireless breakout) and a debug connector (for if you prefer to program using a SWD debugger).

Features

• Powered by RP2350B (Dual Arm Cortex M33 running at up to 150MHz with 520KB of SRAM)
• 16MB of QSPI flash supporting XiP
• 8MB of PSRAM
• MCP73831 charger with 215mA charging current (datasheet)
• XB6096I2S battery protector (datasheet)
• USB-C connector for power, programming, and data transfer
• Qw/ST (Qwiic/STEMMA QT) connector for attaching I2C breakouts
• SP/CE connector for attaching SPI/serial devices
• 3 pin debug connector (JST-SH)
• Switch for basic input (doubles up as DFU select on boot)
• Power button
• Power, charging and user LED indicators
• On-board 3V3 regulator (max regulator current output 600mA)
• Input voltage range 3V - 5.5V
• 2-pole JST PH battery connector, with polarity marked on the board
• Two rows of 20 pins, exposing 26 GPIO
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico add-ons

Batteries, cables and headers are not included.

What's in the box?

1 x Pimoroni Pico LiPo 2

Resources

Pinout and Schematic

• Download a printable PDF version
• Schematic

Getting Started

If you're new to working with RP2350 boards we'd recommend starting with our custom MicroPython build, which includes support for our breakouts and Pico add-ons.

• Pico LiPo MicroPython firmware and examples
• MicroPython examples for add-ons and breakouts

Connecting Breakouts

Pico Lipo 2 XL W has both a Qw/ST (AKA Qwiic/STEMMA QT) connector and a SP/CE connector. You can easily connect up Qw/ST breakouts using a 4-pin JST-SH to 4-pin JST-SH cable and SP/CE breakouts using a 8-pin JST-SH to 8-pin JST-SH cable.

Notes

• ⚠️ You should only use Pimoroni Pico LiPo 2 with LiPo or LiIon batteries, and you should make sure that any project involving LiPos is sufficiently protected from being dented, bent, punctured or crushed.
• Measurements: approx 53mm x 21mm x 10mm (L x W x H, including connectors)
• The user LED is wired to GP25, just like on an ordinary Pico. You can blink it in exactly the same way!
• As well as being useful for putting your Pico LiPo 2 into bootloader mode, you can also use the BOOT button as a user button. It's wired to GP45 and active low.
• VBus Sense is wired to GP24 and VBat Sense is wired to GP43.
• For uses requiring very low power draw, the power LED can be disconnected by cutting the trace on the rear of the board labelled with a LED symbol, near the USB-C end.
• For high power draw uses over 800mA, the battery protector can be bypassed by soldering the trace labelled "+1A Mode". Make sure your battery can safely deliver this amount of current before doing this.

About RP2350

The RP2350 chip is the Double Quarter Pounder & Fries to the RP2040's Double Cheeseburger and can have one or more RISC-V burgers instead of either of the M33 ARMs, to stretch the metaphor.

In addition to the modern M33 ARM cores, there are sides of: more PIO capability, a variety of low power states for sipping electrons, a whole security system and some sprinklings of specialist digital video circuits to offload DVI/HDMI output.

You can expect a tasty boost in performance - our "real world" MicroPython tests are running up to 2x faster compared to RP2040, and floating point number crunching in C/C++ is up to 20x faster. The extra on-chip RAM will make a big difference when performing memory intensive operations (such as working with higher resolution displays) and even more can be added thanks to external PSRAM support.

RP2350 comes in two flavours - A (standard) and B (all the pins). The B chip has a stonking 48 usable GPIO pins, including 8 ADCs and 24 PWMs, and features on some of our new products. 

Unlock precision, speed, and safety with the Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W Dual-Laser Engraver & Cutter. Designed for makers, educators, and professionals, it combines a powerful 20W blue laser for deep cutting with an optional 2W IR laser for ultra-fine detail work on metals and jewelry. With AI autofocus, blazing 600 mm/s speeds, and advanced safety features, the Falcon A1 Pro makes engraving effortless, accurate, and safe.

Key Features

Dual-Laser Flexibility
Switch between a 20W blue laser for wood, acrylic, and leather, or the optional 2W IR laser for ultra-fine engraving on metals and delicate materials.

AI-Powered Autofocus
Autofocuses in just 3 seconds with precision better than 0.012″ (0.3 mm)—no manual adjustments needed.

Fast, Efficient Performance
Engraves up to 600 mm/s, cutting project time by up to 3× faster than previous models.

Smart App Control & Alerts
Monitor jobs in real-time via your phone with AI flame detection for instant safety alerts.

Enclosed & Safe Design
Features 8 safety shields and a compact enclosed body—ideal for classrooms, studios, and home workshops.

Touchscreen & Modular Build
User-friendly interface with a smart touch display and compact, all-in-one modular design.

Technical Specifications

• Laser Power: 20W Blue Laser (optional 2W IR module available)
• Engraving Speed: Up to 600 mm/s
• Autofocus Accuracy: <0.012″ (0.3 mm)
• Supported Materials: 350+ (wood, acrylic, leather, fabric, stainless steel, anodized aluminum, etc.)
• Safety Features: 8 safety shields, AI flame detection, enclosed design
• Machine Dimensions: 567 × 468 × 211 mm (685 mm with touchscreen)
• Weight: 16.8 kg
• Power Supply: 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz

What's in the box?

1 x Creality Falcon A1 Pro 20W Laser Engraver

Introduce your child to the foundations of computer coding and teach them the skills to take on their future, now.

Prepare children to be the problem-solvers, inventors, engineers, scientists, and technologists of tomorrow by equipping them with the foundational skills they’ll need, today. Through accessible, fun, and engaging activities that are also completely screen-free, Unplugged Tots helps teachers and parents introduce computational thinking skills to children as young as 2½, giving them a head start in the world of technology.

This book:

• Features 100% screen-free activities — no computer, tablet, or mobile phone needed
• Requires no prior technical knowledge
• Facilitates learning through structured play
• Helps you teach pre-computer coding skills to children aged 2½ to 8 years

Code is the fundamental building block of all computer programs — those sets of instructions that power everything from the World Wide Web to your car. Its importance has been recognised by governments all over the world, and programming has been added to countries' school curricula accordingly.

This book will help you teach the core concepts behind coding to preschool-aged children (and have fun while doing it!). Just like learning an additional language, the process of learning digital skills has numerous benefits for children (as well as parents, teachers, and caregivers), including improved communication, greater confidence, and perhaps the most important skill of all: the ability to learn from failure.

The activities in Unplugged Tots are designed for children aged 2½ to 8 to enjoy, with help from an adult; the book does not define age ranges for the activities, as children have different abilities, interests, and attention spans. The activities are scaffolded, meaning every child can start with the basics and follow the fun as they progress to other levels. Each chapter also includes tips to simplify and extend the activities, enabling Unplugged Tots to grow with the child!

What's in the box?

1 x Unplugged Tots book

• Joystick Size: Approx. 95x60x100mm
• Encoder Board Size: Approx. 85x35mm
• USB Cable Length: Approx. 1.8m
• Colour: one set Red and one set Black

We have tested this unit on Raspberry Pi using Retropie and a Windows 7 PC using MAME.

What's in the box?

This kit contains two sets of the following:

1 x Encoder Board
1 x USB Cable
1 x 5 pin Cable for Joystick
1 x 5 Pin Joystick
8 x 30mm Push Buttons
2 x 24mm Push Buttons
10 x Cables for Buttons

Resources

Get Retropie on the Raspberry Pi
ThePiHut setup guide

Features

• Raspberry Pi 5 Mini PC Case: Enhance your Raspberry Pi 5 with the Pironman 5-Mini, crafted from durable aluminum with PWM active cooler+RGB fan, NVMe M.2 SSD support, RTC, customizable RGB lighting, and a secure power switch. Assembly is simple with a clear, step-by-step guide, ensuring easy setup. Ideal for NAS, Home Assistant, Media, and Game Centers (Raspberry Pi NOT Included)
• Versatile Expansion for Raspberry Pi 5 : The Pironman 5-Mini expansion board enhances your Raspberry Pi 5 with NVMe storage and customizable features. It supports M.2 NVMe SSDs (2230–2280) via PCIe 2.0 x1, delivering faster boot times and improved data transfer. The board also includes fan control with RGB lighting, GPIO expansion, and RTC support, making it a compact yet powerful upgrade for your Raspberry Pi 5 setup.
• Advanced Cooling System: Keep your Raspberry Pi 5 cool and stylish with Pironman 5-Mini’s PWM active cooler and RGB fan. Designed for long-lasting performance, it efficiently dissipates heat under heavy loads, keeps fan noise low, and provides excellent ventilation to cool both the Raspberry Pi 5 and NVMe SSD or Hailo-8L AI accelerator
• Quick & Easy Assembly: Transform your Raspberry Pi 5 into a Mini PC in minutes with clear instructions and a simple setup—no advanced skills needed!
• Enhanced Functionality and Safety: The Pironman 5-Mini secures your Raspberry Pi 5 with features like safe shutdown, customizable RGB LEDs, and an external GPIO extender, enhancing functionality and connectivity. The manufacturer offers comprehensive technical support, including online courses and video tutorials, ensuring users can easily assemble and use their Pironman 5-Mini with confidence

What's in the box?

1 x Pironman 5-Mini case kit

Resources

• Help docs

The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W Laser Engraver is designed for creators who demand speed, quality, and flexibility. With intelligent features like autofocus, smart air assist, and batch production mode, it’s your ultimate tool for serious laser work.

Rock solid

The frame of the Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W Laser Engraver is made from aerospace-certified aluminium. Your laser remains exceptionally stable even at top speed and delivers razor-sharp results.

Large Work Area

Small production or large one-off? With the 355mm x 390mm work area, anything goes here. More space offers more possibilities and leads to more productivity.

High Speed and High Finish

The Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W Laser Engraver cuts at high speeds of up to 600mm/s and produces top-quality results thanks to clever rail guidance.

40W Laser Power

Eight 5.5W lasers combine to form a powerful 40W laser module. This allows you to cut 20mm basswood or coloured acrylic in a single pass.

Intelligent Autofocus

Manual fiddling is a thing of the past. The intelligent autofocus included with the Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W Laser Engraver automatically ensures perfect focus at the touch of a button.

Auto Cut-Through & Smart Camera

You set the target, the Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W Laser Engraver does the rest. Precise cuts, zero waste. Position your designs at the touch of a button thanks to the built-in smart camera.

Optional Air Purifier

Two powerful extra fans immediately extract harmful vapours with the optional Air Purifier, including pre-filter, HEPA filter and activated carbon filter.

Integrated Air assist

The integrated air assist system continuously clears smoke and debris from the engraving path, improving cut quality and reducing surface burn marks. This is particularly valuable when producing signage, decorative items or fine-detail engravings where edge quality matters

Safety First

Thanks to various safety features, you are optimally equipped for every project:

• Fully enclosed housing with class 1 laser protection and double light filtering,
• Lid-Open Safety Stop,
• Smart Air Assist,
• Emergency stop switch,
• 5-flame sensors.

Versatile monitoring for more safety control:

• Airflow Monitoring: Displays the current airflow rate, allowing the airflow to be adjusted to specific engraving requirements.
• Flame Monitoring: If a flame is detected, the display flashes red and triggers an alarm, causing the device to switch off immediately.
• Lens monitoring: An alarm is triggered if the lens becomes heavily soiled, which prevents lens breakage and frequent replacement

What's in the box?

1 x Creality Falcon2 Pro S 40W Laser Engraver

This anodised aluminium case can be used to keep your hardworking Raspberry Pi 5 setup safe and protected whilst it goes about its important day to day business, be it a media server, Home Assistant box or desktop computer.

It will work with NVMe Base or NVMe Base Duo and there's space to add an Active Cooler to make sure your Pi 5 stays nice and cool. There's also plenty of air vents to ensure that your solid state storage stays well ventilated and a power button so you can turn your Pi on and off from the outside of the case.

Please Note: Raspberry Pi 5, NVMe Base and accessories are sold separately

Features

• Anodised aluminium top and bottom case
• Fixings included to mount NVMe Base or NVMe Base Duo
• External power button
• Rubber feet
• Slot for passing through a camera or display cable.
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5

What's in the box?

1 x NVMe Base Case for Raspberry Pi 5

Resources

Getting Started

• Learn: Assembling the NVMe Base Case

Notes

• The case is made of metal and hence can be conductive, so be careful not to short any components on it. You should ensure that your Pi is powered off and unplugged when fitting the case.
• Note that the SD card slot is only accessible by removing the lid of the case.
• Dimensions: 95x60x37mm

Charge two devices at once with the Pro Bass On The Go Dual USB Wall Adapter. With a universal 110-240V AC input and dual 5V DC outputs, it delivers a total of 12W power, making it ideal for your USB-powered projects at home or on the go. Compact, efficient, and travel-ready

Perfect for static projects that can be set up near a mains outlet

What's in the box?

1 x USB charger wall adapter

• Quick and economical.
• Straight through configuration.
• This coupler allows two ethernet cables with RJ45 connectors to be connected together so that the signal will pass straight through.
• It is a cheap and simple way to extend network cables and is ideal for moving networked computers without uprooting existing cables.
• Single Size: Approx.34x21x16mm

What's in the box?

1 x RJ45 Straight Through Ethernet LAN Cable coupler

Cables are not included

The Smart Tuya Wi-Fi Light Bulb integrates easily into your Google home, controlled by the feature rich Google assistant from your mobile phone, innovating your home to Life Made Easy by controlling your home with your voice commands. All devices complement each other and do require mobile phone voice control or Google Mini.

This Affordable Plug and Play Smart Bulb enables voice control over you light bulb, controlled via the Google Home app on your Mobile phone. This Q Bulb is the easiest entry into Smart Home Automation. The Smart Wi-Fi colour changing light bulb integrates easily into your Google home, controlled by the feature rich Google assistant from your mobile phone, innovating your home to Life Made Easy by controlling your home with your voice commands. All devices complement each other but do require mobile phone voice control. You are able to add any other accessories within the Q range to expand into more advanced sets. It’s Fully upgradable with no investment loss, easy integration and the widest range of products available. It does not require an electrician, simply follow a simple step by step guide.

Features

• Voice Controlled
• Smart Wi-Fi colour changing
• Full Ambient colour
• Dimmable
• Scheduling and timer control
• NO hub required (2.4G Wi-Fi Required)*
• Please note this product uses the the Smart Life (Tuya) application.

What's in the box?

1 x Smart Tuya WiFi Bulb Full Colour Light

LCD Digital Multimeter AC/DC 750/1000V Handheld multimeter for voltmeter, ammeter Ohm tester meter with probes.


Specifications

• DC voltage: 200m - 2000m - 20 - 200 - 500V
• AC Voltege: 200 - 500V
• DC current: 2000u - 20m - 200m - 10A
• Resistance: 200 - 2000 - 20k - 200k - 2000k ohm
• Temperature: -20 ~ 1000??/span>
• Diode test: Yes
• On-off and buzzer function: Yes
• Max. display: 1999
• Battery: 9V 6F22 battery ( Not included )

 
What's in the box ?

1 x Digital Multimeter
2 x Probe Cables
2 x batteries

Please note: Pic is for reference purposes only. Please see "What's in the box" below to see what is in this kit.

These are suitable for DIY projects and the Raspberry Pi pcb as the screw outside diameter is only 2.0mm that fits in the Pi mounting holes.

Brass standoffs are essential components in electronic projects, particularly in applications where circuit boards need to be securely mounted within an enclosure or chassis.

Here's how they are typically used:

1. Board Mounting: Brass standoffs are used to elevate and secure printed circuit boards (PCBs) within an electronic enclosure or chassis. They provide a stable platform for the PCB, preventing it from coming into contact with conductive surfaces that could cause short circuits.

2. Mechanical Support: Standoffs act as spacers between the PCB and the mounting surface, ensuring proper ventilation and preventing heat buildup. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity of sensitive electronic components.

3. Isolation: Brass standoffs help to electrically isolate the PCB from the chassis or enclosure. This isolation is essential for preventing electrical interference, reducing the risk of noise and signal degradation, and enhancing overall circuit performance.

4. Easy Access: Standoffs facilitate easy access to the PCB for maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. By raising the board above the mounting surface, technicians can easily reach components and make necessary adjustments without disassembling the entire system.

5. Vibration Dampening: In applications where vibration is a concern, brass standoffs can help dampen vibrations transmitted to the PCB, thereby reducing the risk of component failure or solder joint fatigue over time.

6. Grounding: Depending on the design, brass standoffs can also be used as grounding points for the PCB. By connecting the standoffs to the ground plane on the PCB, they provide a convenient and reliable grounding solution.

Overall, brass standoffs play a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity, electrical isolation, and proper functioning of electronic systems. Their versatility and reliability make them indispensable components in a wide range of electronic projects.

What's in the box?