maker community
Someone Ran DOOM on a 20-Year-Old Office Phone (Yes, Really)!
Someone Ran DOOM on a 20-Year-Old Office Phone (Yes, Really) If you’ve ever seen those “it runs DOOM” posts and thought, “okay, but how…
events
Happy Lunar New Year 2026 - Celebrating Innovation and Tradition
Happy Lunar New Year 2026 - Celebrating Innovation and Tradition Gong Xi Fa Cai! As we welcome Lunar New Year 2026, we are doing…
project guides
Why Cheap Electronics Modules Fail (And How to Spot Quality Parts)
Cheap modules don’t always fail immediately - but when they do, it’s usually at the worst time. Here’s how to spot quality parts before…
student resources
How Makers Actually Choose Components (Beyond Datasheets)
Datasheets aren’t enough. Here’s how real makers (and students) choose components based on reliability, power tolerance, availability, and build practicality - so projects actually…
new arrivals
Pololu New Arrivals at Circuitrocks: Big Restock + Fresh Build Essentials
This week, we received a big Pololu shipment in the Philippines, with more than 100 new Pololu items now available at Circuitrocks. The new…
events
Fibonacci Day: Turning 1, 1, 2, 3 into Hands-On Maker Projects
Fibonacci Day: 1, 1, 2, 3 Ways to Turn Math into Maker Projects Every November 23, the world quietly celebrates Fibonacci Day (11/23) because…
tech talk
Tech Talk: Meet the Arduino UNO Q - Linux + Real-Time MCU in an UNO Form Factor (Arriving at Circuitrocks Soon)
The new Arduino UNO Q mixes a Linux computer with a low-power microcontroller on one board. Run Python/web/AI on Linux while keeping super-precise control…
company life
Mini Vlog: 35 Raspberry Pi 3 B+ Kits for Elizabeth Seton School - Packed at Circuitrocks, Delivered for STEM
We packed and delivered 35 Raspberry Pi 3 B+ starter kits to Elizabeth Seton School - BF Resort, Las Piñas to jump-start their STEM…
partnerships
Circuitrocks × CvSU Jr. IECEP: Official Campus Partnership to Power Student Projects
We’re excited to partner with CvSU Jr. IECEP to support ECE students with parts, project resources, and joint initiatives. Watch out for student-friendly perks,…
new arrivals
ACEBOTT Arrives in PH - Hands-On STEM Kit for Students
Acebott Review: The Classroom-Ready STEM Kit for PH Schools 🎒⚡ Kumusta, makers! We’re excited to officially welcome Acebott to our shelves at Circuitrocks. If…
company life
Behind the Scenes: How Circuitrocks Packs Your Orders
Ever wondered what happens after you click “Checkout”? In this short behind-the-scenes video, we’ll show you our daily packing flow - how we check,…
arduino
Arduino vs ESP32 vs Raspberry Pi: Best for Students in the Philippines (2026)
Quick take: Kung first microcontroller mo, start with Arduino. If you need Wi-Fi/BLE + more power, go ESP32. For full Linux apps (camera, AI,…