Maker Projects Glossary

An H-Bridge is a circuit topology that uses four switches (typically transistors or MOSFETs) arranged in an H-shaped configuration to control the dire...

A Hall Effect sensor is a transducer that detects the presence and strength of magnetic fields by measuring the voltage difference created when curren...

A HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) is a standardized add-on board designed specifically for Raspberry Pi single-board computers. It connects directly to...

Header pins are rows of male or female connector pins that provide temporary or semi-permanent electrical connections between circuit boards, modules,...

A heat gun is a handheld electric tool that produces a controlled stream of hot air, typically ranging from 100°C to 650°C (200°F to 1200°F). It funct...

A heat sink is a passive thermal management component designed to dissipate heat away from electronic components or circuits. It typically consists of...

Helping Hands are adjustable workbench tools consisting of weighted bases with flexible metal arms that end in alligator clips or other gripping mecha...

HIGH/LOW refers to the two logic states in digital electronics, representing binary values 1 and 0 respectively. HIGH typically corresponds to a volta...

A hot air station is a soldering tool that uses a stream of heated air to melt solder and remove or install electronic components. It consists of a co...

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) and HTTPS (HTTP Secure) are communication protocols used for transmitting data between web servers and clients over...

A humidity sensor is an electronic device that measures the amount of water vapor present in the air, typically expressed as relative humidity percent...