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Integrated Circuits
Integrated Circuits a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionIntegrated circuits (ICs) are a keystone of modern electronics. They are the heart and brains of most circuits. They are the ubiquitous...
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Analog vs. Digital
Analog vs. Digital a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialOverviewWe live in an analog world. There are an infinite amount of colors to paint an object (even if the difference is indiscernible to our eye), there...
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WS2812 Breakout Hookup Guide
WS2812 Breakout Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialPrefaceThe WS2812 is an unassuming RGB LED with an integrated control circuit hidden underneath. We stuck it on a tiny PCB to create the WS2812...
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RedBoard vs. Uno
RedBoard vs. Uno a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialWhat Is The RedBoard?Arduino is one of the most popular physical computing platforms available today. It’s an amazing tool for both experienced and budding...
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Arduino Shields
Arduino Shields a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialWhat is a Shield?Arduino shields are modular circuit boards that piggyback onto your Arduino to instill it with extra functionality. Want to connect your...
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Getting Started with the RedBot
Getting Started with the RedBot a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe RedBot is robotic development platform capable of teaching basic robotics and sensor integration! Based on the SparkFun...
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ATmega128RFA1 Dev Board Hookup Guide
ATmega128RFA1 Dev Board Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialOverviewThe ATmega128RFA1 is a really nifty system-on-chip, which combines an ATmega128 microcontroller with a 2.4GHz, 802.15.4 RF...
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Light-emitting Diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting Diodes (LEDs) a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialThe BasicsLEDs are all around us: In our phones, our cars and even our homes. Any time something electronic lights up, there’s a good chance...
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Dungeons and Dragons Dice Gauntlet
Dungeons and Dragons Dice Gauntlet a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe D&D bracer is a fairly quick, fun, nerdy LilyPad project. The final product is a wearable bracer with a display that...
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Using the Serial 7-Segment Display
Using the Serial 7-Segment Display a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe Serial 7-Segment Display is an easy-to-use 4-digit display that is controlled using a serial interface. Instead of using...
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MetaWatch Teardown and Arduino Hookup
MetaWatch Teardown and Arduino Hookup a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe MetaWatch is a new open-source entry into the latest “Smart Watch” craze. It’s a digital watch with a microprocessor...
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Disabling Driver Signature on Windows 8
Disabling Driver Signature on Windows 8 a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialOverviewWhen working with electronics, it is not rare to encounter software drivers. Drivers are chunks of code that allow one...
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Using GitHub to Share with SparkFun
Using GitHub to Share with SparkFun a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionIn early 2013, SparkFun made the decision to share all of the code and design files for our products via GitHub. While we’ve...
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Series and Parallel Circuits
Series and Parallel Circuits a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialSeries and Parallel CircuitsSimple circuits (ones with only a few components) are usually fairly straightforward for beginners to understand....
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TMP006 Hookup Guide
TMP006 Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialTMP006 OverviewThe TMP006 is a temperature sensor that can detect the temperature of an object without having to make direct contact with it. The sensor...
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Shift Registers
Shift Registers a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialOverviewHave you ever found yourself wanting to control lots of LED’s? Or just needed more I/O in general? Well, this tutorial will cover the basics you...
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Bluetooth Basics
Bluetooth Basics a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialWhat is Bluetooth?Bluetooth is a standardized protocol for sending and receiving data via a 2.4GHz wireless link. It’s a secure protocol, and it’s perfect...
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RN-52 Bluetooth Hookup Guide
RN-52 Bluetooth Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialOverviewThe RN-52 is a sleek Bluetooth audio module from Roving Networks. It allows you to send stereo audio over a wireless Bluetooth...
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PicoBuck Hookup Guide
PicoBuck Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionDeveloped in collaboration with Ethan Zonca of protofusion, the PicoBuck is a small-size triple-output constant current LED driver. By...
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Using the Logic Level Converter
Using the Logic Level Converter a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialMeet the LLCElectronics can be maddening sometimes! Like when you want to hookup that totally groundbreaking, awesome, must-have sensor,...
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