This month, we are bringing you a special look into how we created our Jitterbug Deluxe Kit. Plus a custom-built Bluetooth Presentation Clicker and a story about how a CR2032 helped a lost dog find their way home.

Behind the Scenes: Designing a Deluxe Kit

Ever wonder what goes into bringing a physical product into the world? We wrote a blog post covering exactly that for our Jitterbug Deluxe Kit.

Learn about the pros and cons of using mushrooms for packaging (yes, we considered it), getting quotes from US and overseas suppliers, tariffs, box artwork, and more.

If you ever wanted to know how the soldering sausage is made, so to speak, this is the blog post for you.

Blog Post: Designing a Deluxe Kit

Featured Project: Bluetooth Presentation Clicker by Bradán Lane

A classroom-friendly, open-source, Bluetooth presentation clicker - it’s built using an Adafruit Circuit Playground Bluefruit board with a custom 3D printed case.

Bradán’s GitLab has a great write-up about the project, including the neat power saving features he used. Check it out for the full source code and design details.

Bluetooth Presentation Remote

Follow Bradán's Bluesky account for more cool projects

Featured News Story: I helped a lost dog’s AirTag ping its owner: An ode to replaceable batteries

Like many companies, we spent a large chunk of the past year scrambling to understand and comply with the new safety legislation on coin cell batteries - sometimes even considering giving them up altogether.

Check out this story on returning a wayward pup and the gift of repairable electronics and replaceable batteries.

I helped a lost dog’s AirTag ping its owner: An ode to replaceable batteries

Are you attending ISTE 2025 in San Antonio, TX?

We'll be there too! Be sure to stop by our booth and say hi 👋