Academic & Research Resources

Google Scholar - Search engine for academic papers, articles, theses, and books with citation tracking
LibriVox - Free public domain audiobooks read by volunteers worldwide
Google Dataset Search - Specialized search engine for finding publicly available datasets
Sci-Hub - Access to millions of research papers and academic articles
ResearchGate - Professional network for scientists and researchers to share papers

Online Learning Platforms

Coursera - Offers courses, certificates, and degrees from top universities and companies
edX - Platform hosting high-quality courses from universities like MIT, Harvard, and more
Udemy - Marketplace for online courses taught by expert instructors in various fields
Udacity - Focuses on technology education with nanodegree programs
MIT OpenCourseWare - Free web-based publication of MIT course content
NPTEL - National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning by IITs and IISc
OSSU Computer Science - Path to a free self-taught education in Computer Science
Khan Academy - Free educational content in math, science, and more
FreeCodeCamp - Learn to code for free with interactive lessons and projects

SparkFun - Online retail store selling electronic components with extensive tutorials
Adafruit - Electronic components retailer with focus on maker community
Adafruit Learning System - Comprehensive tutorials for electronics projects
Instructables - DIY project sharing platform with step-by-step instructions
OpenCores - Open source hardware IP-cores and chips
Cornell ECE4760 Projects - Microcontroller-based final projects
Particle - IoT platform with hardware and cloud services
IFTTT - "If This Then That" service for connecting apps and devices
Arduino - Open-source electronics platform with easy-to-use hardware and software
Raspberry Pi - Small single-board computers for learning programming and DIY projects
Hackster.io - Community dedicated to learning hardware and sharing projects

Octopart - Search engine for electronic parts with price and availability information
OSH Park - High-quality, low-cost PCB manufacturing service with purple boards
EasyEDA - Free, web-based EDA tool for circuit design and PCB layout
SnapEDA - Free CAD library with symbols, footprints, and 3D models
Seeed Studio - PCB fabrication service and open hardware modules
JLCPCB - Low-cost PCB prototype and manufacturing service
PCBWay - Custom PCB manufacturing and assembly services
KiCad - Free, open source electronics design automation suite

RepRap - Initiative for creating self-replicating manufacturing machines (3D printers)
Thingiverse - Repository of free 3D printable designs
GrabCAD - Library of CAD models, tutorials, and engineering community
Autodesk Fusion 360 - 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE platform
Onshape - Cloud-based CAD software with real-time collaboration
FreeCAD - Open-source parametric 3D CAD modeler
Printables - Repository of 3D models for 3D printing (Prusa community)

GitHub - Platform for version control and collaboration on software projects
PyImageSearch - Computer vision and deep learning tutorials with Python
Stack Overflow - Community for developers to learn and share programming knowledge
Kaggle - Platform for data science competitions and datasets
HuggingFace - AI community with models, datasets, and applications
Dev.to - Community of software developers sharing ideas and helping each other

SWAYAM - Free online courses from school to post-graduate level
SWAYAM Prabha - 34 DTH channels broadcasting educational content
National Digital Library - Collection of learning resources from primary to post-graduate levels
Virtual Labs - Remote access to labs in various disciplines of science and engineering
e-ShodhSindhu - Consortium for access to academic journals and resources
FOSSEE - Free and Open Source Software for Education
VIDWAN - Expert database and national researcher network
DigiLocker - Platform for issuance and verification of documents & certificates
GEM (Government e-Marketplace) - Online marketplace for government procurement
Digital Gujarat - Single platform for e-Governance initiatives in Gujarat
Parivahan - Online services related to road transport and highways
UPI (Unified Payments Interface) - Instant real-time payment system
eCourts - Electronic court system with case information and online services

Last updated: March 6, 2025