Articles & Guides

DVR vs. NVR: Choosing the Right Video Surveillance System for Your Needs

Video surveillance has many applications in the home, office, industry and public venues. At the core of all video surveillance system is a central video controller that collects video streams from each camera and makes this available for live view or storage for later viewing.

Essential Protection: The Best Uninterruptible Power Supplies for Your Security System

Uninterruptible Power Supplies For Security Systems

A Guide to Extending Your Home Network

How to make your mains wiring do double duty and effectively transmit data.

DIY Cubby House Alarm: Protect Your Play Space with this Fun Electric Circuit Project

Safeguard your cubby house with a DIY burglar alarm, ensuring a secure and enjoyable play haven for endless fun.

Mastering the Module Squad: A Comprehensive Guide to Arduino Modules

These top 5 input/output devices for Arduino will get your creative juices flowing.

Explore Essential Tools for Enhanced Electronics Vision

When working with electronics, we often need to see more than what’s visible with the naked eye

DIY Light-Up Father's Day Card: Step-by-Step Guide & Tips | Save Money & Get Creative

Save yourself a trip to the store and make your own light-up card to honour a special father figure in your life.

Unlocking Advanced Functions: A Guide to High-End Multimeter Features

Learn about the more advanced functions of this toolbox essential.

Sensor Achievements: About Environment Sensors | Jaycar

Get readings on everything from your gas bottle to your fish tank with these ingenious devices

Survive Off the Grid: Alternatives to Mains Electricity | Jaycar

Nothing shocks you like a blackout: we often don't realise how much we take mains power for granted until it's suddenly unavailable.

5 Smart Strategies for Efficient Power Saving

Save big bucks on your electricity bill with our easy-to-follow guide to cutting down your usage.

Boost Your Signal: The Top 4 Strategies for Maximizing Network Coverage

No matter your location or provider, these 4 products will help you improve and optimise your network coverage.

DIY Morse Code Transmitter: Teach Electronics to Kids | Fun Family Project

Transform recycled bits and pieces into an analogue way to talk to your family.

Transform Your Devices into Ultimate Gaming Stations!

Whether you're working from home, returning to the office or just looking for something to do, there are lots of options to turn your downtime into fun time.

Unlock Superior Audio Quality with Optical TOSLINK Connections

Use optical TOSLINK connections for unparalleled audio fidelity

Maximizing Efficiency: Harnessing PWM's Power from Solar to RGB

From solar charge controllers to dimmer switches, PWM is an ingenious way of adjusting power delivery

Top Wi-Fi Gadgets: The Ultimate Connectivity Essentials

4 handy Wi-Fi devices you're sure to love.

Master 3D Printing: The Ultimate Video Series Guide

Jaycar is excited to announce that we have launched a new video series on 3D printing that will cover all aspects of the hobby.

Essential Guide to Thermometers: All You Need to Know

Using a liquid-filled glass tube to check temperature is positively a relic of the last millennium.

Difference Between Trail Cams and Action Cams: Your Guide to Camera Options at Jaycar

Ever wondered about the difference between a trail cam and an action cam?