B is for a benchtop<\/strong> filled with makerspace essentials, like the portable Analog Discovery 2<\/a> shown above in our makerspace! Another makerspace favorite is\u00a0the\u00a0breadboard,<\/strong>\u00a0such as our Electronics Explorer<\/a> board or those found in our Analog Parts Kit<\/a>, which we use daily for projects and circuits.<\/p>\n C is for circuits<\/strong>, which are used to create those electrical paths we’ve all grown to love. If you share our love of circuits, check out the Digilent Instagram<\/a> for #CircuitThursdays and try your hand at guessing our mystery circuit before our Friday reveal!<\/p>\n D is for\u00a0documentation<\/strong>, because it didn’t happen if nobody saw it! Check out our intern projects on Instructables<\/a> and share your own projects on the Digilent Forum Project Vault<\/a>.<\/p>\n E is for engineering<\/strong> new ideas with embedded processing<\/strong> hardware. Some of our new favorites for makerspaces are the PYNQ-Z1<\/a>, with an open-source framework designed to compliment its Python coding capabilities, and the LabVIEW Physical Computing Kits<\/a>, including either the WF32<\/a>, BeagleBone Black<\/a>, or Raspberry Pi<\/a> for endless makerspace possibilities!<\/p>\n F is for\u00a0FPGA<\/strong> and fritzing<\/strong> as it’s difficult to choose between the two. For a getting started with FPGAs<\/a> in the makerspace, follow James on the blog and keep an eye out for his upcoming series. And don’t forget to show off your circuits! We like using the fritzing software<\/a>, with additional parts<\/a> you can download from our online documentation<\/a>, supplied to make your life (and projects) simpler.<\/p>\n G is for glue<\/strong>, more specifically hot glue because you never know when something won’t hold up as expected. This has come in handy at many trade shows<\/a> when demos that were tested\u00a0(on multiple occasions) fail to launch properly (cue disheveled hair and anguished faces here).<\/p>\n H is for\u00a0hello world<\/strong>, an important first step in every makers’ experience working with technology. We love seeing these projects and shared one of our own<\/a> intern’s experience with this popular electronics starting point.<\/p>\n I is for Instructables<\/strong> where you can find Digilent intern projects perfect for any maker seeking inspiration! Check out a few of them here<\/a> and start your own project today.<\/p>\n J is for the\u00a0joy<\/strong> (and joysticks, like the Pmod JSTK2<\/a>) we get when making, or even better finishing a project, in our makerspace. Find a creative project for the Joystick 2<\/a> and get inspired to add greater project functionality (or make a retro video game console).<\/p>\n K is for kids<\/strong> and the amazing projects they dream up! STEM and STEAM are amazing for inspiring these future engineerings, with\u00a0competitions like\u00a0FIRST robotics<\/a> and other fun projects<\/a>, we’re looking forward to how these makers join us in the coming years.<\/p>\n L is for learning<\/strong> something new and logic analyzers<\/strong>, such as with our Analog Discovery 2<\/a>. Learn more about how the AD2 logic analyzer can help you analyze project communication on the Digilent Wiki<\/a>.<\/p>\n M is for microcontrollers<\/strong>, and lots of them<\/a>, as you begin learning about\u00a0electronics! We’ve written quite extensively about our love for microcontrollers<\/a> as beginner engineers, and why we think they’re the perfect addition<\/a> to any makerspace project.<\/p>\n N is for\u00a0new <\/strong>projects and innovations that help keep us sane from day to day. What is engineering if not creating something new<\/a>?<\/p>\n O is for oscilloscope<\/strong>, a necessary tool for\u00a0graphically displaying time-varying signals. We often use the Analog Discovery 2<\/a> and its oscilloscope function on WaveForms<\/a> for on-the-go project support.<\/p>\n P is for\u00a0programming<\/strong>\u00a0your favorite electronic device (Pmods<\/a> perhaps?). Whether you’re just beginning with microcontrollers, or looking to start experiencing something new (like Python on the PYNQ-Z1<\/a>),\u00a0check out our resources and the hardware built to help you<\/a>.<\/p>\n Q is for\u00a0questions<\/strong>, because without these we never get off the ground! And for those trickier technical questions you struggle to answer yourself, come visit us at the Digilent Forum<\/a>\u00a0and find our knowledgeable community for support!<\/p>\n R is for robots<\/strong> and our new DMC 60 Motor Controller<\/a>, built to succeed in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)<\/a>. Challenge your students and makerspace potential with robotic competitions and projects<\/a> for all ages.<\/p>\n S is for software,<\/strong> such as\u00a0WaveForms 2015<\/a> or LabVIEW<\/a>, and makerspace\u00a0soldering<\/strong>.While debugging projects and viewing signals in your circuits, use WaveForms<\/a> with the Analog Discovery 2<\/a> and turn the tables\u00a0on your project productivity! Test WaveForms 2015 free on the Analog Discovery website<\/a> or by downloading it here<\/a>. Then, see how LabVIEW can help you improve makerspace projects by visiting the\u00a0LabVIEW MakerHub<\/a>, detailing various projects<\/a> made by LabVIEW experts.<\/p>\n T is for\u00a0tutorials<\/strong> that help us learn and help others recreate what we make! Find tutorials for most any Digilent device on its product page on the Digilent Wiki<\/a>\u00a0(or Digilent Reference site).<\/p>\n U is for\u00a0understanding<\/strong> what is happening (or what should be happening but isn’t). Sometimes our makerspace understanding doesn’t always match up with project outcomes<\/a>, but it’s important to recognize where to find help<\/a>\u00a0when it’s needed.<\/p>\n V is for\u00a0Vivado<\/strong>, a helpful software for any maker looking to grow with FPGAs. Learn more about Vivado on its documentation page<\/a> or through this useful tutorial for the Arty board<\/a>.<\/p>\n W is for\u00a0waterproof LEDs<\/strong>, because you never know when\u00a0water will strike. See how\u00a0one intern used these LEDs to create a Halloween costume<\/a>, perfect for rain or shine!<\/p>\n X is for Xilinx<\/strong>, our partner who helps us create our FPGAs<\/a> and APSoCs<\/a>\u00a0so that you have the tools you need to make\u00a0anything you dream.<\/p>\n Y is for\u00a0you<\/strong>! Without you, working hard and building your makerspace, there wouldn’t be the community we’ve all fallen in love with (or the amazing projects we regularly ogle).<\/p>\n Z is for ZYBOt<\/strong>, our favorite little makerspace robot<\/a>\u00a0for learning electronics basics. With our detailed tutorial, learn the necessary coding and assembly steps\u00a0to recreate your very own ZYBOt to enrich\u00a0your makerspace!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/digilent.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/3-sticky-objects-600x401-600x401.jpg\")
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