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Alternating Current (AC) vs. Direct Current (DC)
Alternating Current (AC) vs. Direct Current (DC) a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialThunderstruck!Where did the Australian rock band AC/DC get their name from? Why, Alternating Current and Direct Current, of...
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Using EAGLE: Board Layout
Using EAGLE: Board Layout a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialPreviously on Using EAGLEEAGLE’s board designer is where a good portion of the magic happens. It’s here where the dimensions of the board come...
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Using EAGLE: Schematic
Using EAGLE: Schematic a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionPCB design in EAGLE is a two-step process. First you design your schematic, then you lay out a PCB based on that schematic. EAGLE’s board...
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How to Install and Setup EAGLE
How to Install and Setup EAGLE a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionPrinted circuit boards (PCBs) are the backbone of every electronic gizmo out there. They’re not flashy like those...
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Using the Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V
Using the Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe original, true-blue Arduino is open-source hardware, which means anyone is free to download the design files and spin their...
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Electric Imp Breakout Hookup Guide
Electric Imp Breakout Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialimpRoductionThe electric imp is a deviously awesome development platform. Disguised as an every day SD card, the imp is actually a unique...
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ProtoSnap LilyPad Development Simple Hookup Guide
ProtoSnap LilyPad Development Simple Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionInterested in getting into LilyPad? Or maybe it’s Arduino that tickles your fancy? Just want to add a little...
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My Drunk Kitchen Apron
My Drunk Kitchen Apron a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialFollowing Our HartoThere’s a lot of love for Hannah Harto around the SparkFun office, so when we saw her campaign to launch a national tour, the...
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Building the HUB-ee Buggy
Building the HUB-ee Buggy a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialOMG Robots!Everybody loves robots! (Well, except for Sarah Connor.) They come in all shapes and sizes: from small to large; simple to complex. As...
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Serial Terminal Basics
Serial Terminal Basics a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialSerial Terminal Overview COM ports. Baud rate. Flow control. Tx. Rx. These are all words that get thrown around a lot when working with electronics,...
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Getting Started with the AutoDriver
Getting Started with the AutoDriver a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe AutoDriver board is based on the STMicro L6470 dSPIN stepper motor driver. This powerful chip allows you to control a...
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TXB0104 Hookup Guide
TXB0104 Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe TXB0104 is a bi-directional signal level shifter made by Texas Instruments. It features four channels of input/output signals and an...
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Using the BlueSMiRF
Using the BlueSMiRF a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionAre you ready to hit the airwaves and add Bluetooth to your project? With the BlueSMiRF and Bluetooth Mate line of products, you’re much...
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Hackers In Residence - The Tethered Quad
Hackers In Residence - The Tethered Quad a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialGetting StartedBy: Tara Tiger Brown and Sean Bonner SparkFun Hackers-in-ResidenceImportant: Voiding WarrantiesThis should go...
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Getting Started with MiniMoto
Getting Started with MiniMoto a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionSparkFun’s MiniMoto board is an I2C-based DC motor driver. It’s designed to be used in a system with up to 8 additional MiniMotos,...
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How to Solder - Through-hole Soldering
How to Solder - Through-hole Soldering a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionSoldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to dabble in the world of electronics. The two go together like...
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Digital Logic
Digital Logic a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionDigital, or boolean, logic is the fundamental concept underpinning all modern computer systems. Put simply, it’s the system of rules that allow us...
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OLED Display Hookup Guide
OLED Display Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe 16x2 Character OLED Display from SparkFun is a great way to add a readable interface to your next project. In this hookup guide,...
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ITG-3200 Hookup Guide
ITG-3200 Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThis is a breakout board for InvenSense’s ITG-3200, a groundbreaking triple-axis, digital output gyroscope. The ITG-3200 features three...
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Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter Hookup Guide
Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionDo you have a 3.3V I2C or SPI sensor that might go up in smoke if connected to a 5V Arduino? Or a 5V device...
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