Maker Projects Glossary

A magnetometer is a sensor that measures the strength and direction of magnetic fields in its surrounding environment. It detects variations in Earth'...

MISO (Master In Slave Out) is a signal line in Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) communication that carries data from a slave device to the master dev...

MOSI (Master Out Slave In) is a signal line in the SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) communication protocol that carries data from the master device t...

Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is a control algorithm used in solar charge controllers and inverters to extract the maximum available power from ...

A mesh network is a distributed network topology where multiple nodes (devices) connect directly to each other, creating redundant pathways for data t...

MQTT is a lightweight, publish-subscribe messaging protocol designed for communication between devices in IoT and embedded systems. It operates over T...

A microcontroller is a compact integrated circuit that combines a CPU, memory, and input/output peripherals on a single chip, designed to control spec...

A microcontroller unit (MCU) is a compact integrated circuit that combines a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals on a si...

A microphone is a transducer that converts sound waves (acoustic energy) into electrical signals. It works by using a diaphragm that vibrates in respo...

Milliamp hours (mAh) are a unit of measurement for electric charge capacity, representing how much current a battery can deliver over time. One millia...

A MOSFET (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor) is a type of transistor that acts as an electronically controlled switch or amplifier. It...

A motor driver is an electronic circuit or IC that controls the power delivered to electric motors, acting as an interface between low-power control s...

A mounting hole is a precisely positioned hole in a printed circuit board (PCB) or electronic component designed to secure the board to an enclosure, ...

A multimeter is a versatile electronic test instrument that measures multiple electrical quantities in a single device. It can measure voltage (AC and...