AB Electronics News and Blog

We are now shipping to the USA again

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:45:00 Z

After the changes in 2025 to US import duties, we are pleased to confirm that we are once again offering full delivery from the UK to customers in the United States.

Suspension of Deliveries to the USA

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 20:11:00 +0100

We regret to announce that from Saturday, 23rd August 2025, AB Electronics UK will be suspending all deliveries to the United States.

Closing the Forum to New Posts

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:45:00 +0100

Over recent months, the UK government’s Online Safety Act 2023 has introduced extensive new requirements for any online service that allows user-generated content. After reviewing the new act we have taken the decision to close our forum to new posts.

New Soldering Service for Raspberry Pi Boards

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:14:00 +0100

We are pleased to announce that we are now offering a new soldering service for our Raspberry Pi expansion boards.

Farewell to Python 2: Moving Onwards with Python 3

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:51:00 +0100

At AB Electronics UK, we are committed to providing the best tools and libraries for your projects. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our software offerings, we have made the decision to drop support for Python 2 in our main Python library.

Adding Stripe as a Payment Provider for Our Store

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:32:00 Z

To improve the shopping experience on our website we have decided to use Stripe as our new payment provider. Adding Stripe as a payment provider to our online store not only gives customers an easier, quicker checkout experience but also opens the door to popular express checkout options, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.

We have updated our Knowledge Base

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 14:58:00 +0100

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our updated knowledge base at AB Electronics UK. We’ve listened to your feedback and worked hard to make our knowledge base more user-friendly, comprehensive, and efficient. Whether you’re a beginner just getting started or an experienced developer looking for detailed documentation, our new layout and features are designed to help you find exactly what you need with ease.

Celebrating 12 Years of AB Electronics UK

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:53:00 +0100

As we celebrate our 12th anniversary in August 2024, we reflect on our journey, the challenges we've overcome, and the milestones we've achieved along the way.

Exciting Updates to Our Electronic Toolbox

Sun, 26 May 2024 13:29:00 +0100

We are excited to announce some fantastic updates to our Electronic Toolbox! Whether you're a seasoned electronics professional, a hobbyist, or just starting your journey into the world of electronics, our toolbox is designed to make your projects easier and more efficient. We've listened to your feedback and made significant improvements to our calculators, ensuring they are optimised for both mobile and desktop use.

Node.js JavaScript Library Updates

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:51:00 Z

Changes to our programming libraries for the Node.js JavaScript runtime environment. Since 2016, we have integrated the Node.js JavaScript runtime environment with our products. However, we recently identified an issue with our I2C-based expansion boards, where the I2C bus would not free up after the program closed. This issue was not noticeable when a single expansion board was used, but it became a problem when multiple devices were connected to the I2C bus, as accessing one device would prevent access to the others.