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SparkFun QwiicBus Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

Introducing the SparkFun QwiicBus system! The QwiicBus is a fast and easy way to extend the range of your Iā€Ž²ā€ŽC bus.

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Magnetic Levitation

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial we'll build a basic magnetic levitator. This guide will go over some of the theory, how to use a magnetic field sensor, and how to use one to build a basic levitation circuit.

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Adding Audio to Your Embedded Project Using Qwiic Twist and Audio Player

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we'll walk you through using the SparkFun Audio Player Breakout in combination with the Qwiic Twist to let you select and play tracks from a microSD card. It's a compact and powerful way to add audio interactivity to your prototype using simple I2C and serial connections.

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Pro Micro RP2040 Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The Pro Micro RP2040 is a low-cost, high-performance board with flexible digital interfaces featuring the Raspberry Pi Foundation's RP2040 microcontroller. The board uses well known Pro Micro footprint with castellated mounting holes.

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SparkFun PIR Breakout Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

Looking to add some motion detection to a project you are working on? The SparkFun PIR Breakout - 170uA (EKMC4607112K) and SparkFun PIR Breakout - 1uA (EKMB1107112) might be just the thing!

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Temperature Sensor Comparison

By SparkFun Electronics

This article will compare a few of the more popular ones we carry.ā€Ž

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3D Printed Illuminated Wand Prop

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we will learn about how to create a theatrical prop for a performance by 3D printing a wand and adding an LED.

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Flashlight Kit

By SparkFun Electronics

The Flashlight Soldering Kit is a basic soldering kit designed to help teach the basics of through hole soldering and circuit design. This tutorial will go over the basics of a circuit, how to solder, and show you how to build your own flashlight.

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Creating an Electronics Starter Kit

By Sarah Aman

Interested in getting started in electronics, but overwhelmed by the number of parts available? I have compiled a list of everything you need.

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Audio Codec Breakout - WM8960 Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun Audio Codec Breakout - WM8960 is a low power, high quality stereo codec with 1W Stereo Class D speaker drivers and headphone drivers.

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SparkFun NanoBeacon Board - IN100 Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun NanoBeacon Board - IN100 and SparkFun NanoBeacon Lite Board - IN100 offer a 2.4 GHz wireless low energy beacon breakout with exceptional low power consumption features and minimal programming required.

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GNSS Correction Data Receiver (NEO-D9S) Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun GNSS Correction Data Receiver - NEO-D9S is a satellite data receiver for L-band correction broadcast. It can be configured for use with a variety of correction services including u-blox's PointPerfect satellite GNSS augmentation service.