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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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Quick Illuminated Boxes
Quick Illuminated Boxes a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialArts and CraftsI’ve got a cookie exchange to go to this holiday season, and I spent a little bit of time mulling over a way to add electronics to my...
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MPR121 Hookup Guide
MPR121 Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialMPR121 OverviewIf you are interested in adding the ‘magic’ of touch to control your electronics project, a capacitive touch sensor might be the way to...
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Copernicus II Hookup Guide
Copernicus II Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialCopernicus II OverviewThe Copernicus II GPS Module is a 12-channel receiver from Trimble. It has a small form factor, making it a great device...
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Setting up Raspbian (and DOOM!)
Setting up Raspbian (and DOOM!) a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe Raspberry Pi is a cross between a typical embedded system – like an Arduino– and a desktop computer. The Pi packs a 700MHz...
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Using pcDuino's WiFi Dongle With the Pi
Using pcDuino's WiFi Dongle With the Pi a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThis quick tutorial aims to show you the steps required to set up the pcDuino WiFi Dongle with everyone’s favorite...
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TSL2561 Luminosity Sensor Hookup Guide
TSL2561 Luminosity Sensor Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialLet There Be Light!The TSL2561 is an inexpensive but sophisticated light sensor. Unlike simpler sensors like photoresistors and...
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Vernier Photogate
Vernier Photogate a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionIn this project tutorial, we will show you how to create a cheap but accurate photogate (similar to the one pictured below) for use in...
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RedBoard Hookup Guide
RedBoard Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe Redboard is an Arduino-compatible development platform that enables quick-and-easy project prototyping. It can interact with...
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pcDuino Crowdsource Kiosk
pcDuino Crowdsource Kiosk a learn.sparkfun.com tutorial"Will Work 4 Candy"When I was tasked with building a project that showcases the pcDuino development board, I was stumped at first. This little...
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BMP180 Barometric Pressure Sensor Hookup
BMP180 Barometric Pressure Sensor Hookup a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialUnder Pressure!The BMP180 is a barometric pressure sensor with an I2C (“Wire”) interface.Barometric pressure sensors measure the...
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MP3 Player Shield Hookup
MP3 Player Shield Hookup a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionAre you looking to add some grooves to your project. Does your haunted house or Halloween costume need some sound effects embedded into...
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Recreating Classic Electronics Kits
Recreating Classic Electronics Kits a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialSpace-Age Science Fun!Do you remember these? Once upon a time, these electronic kits promised ‘1000s of experiments in one!’ and rarely...
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Ardumoto Shield Hookup Guide
Ardumoto Shield Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe Ardumoto Shield is an easy-to-use dual motor controller for Arduino. Combined with an Arduino, the Ardumoto makes a fantastic...
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Nest Protect Teardown
Nest Protect Teardown a learn.sparkfun.com tutorial"Safety Shouldn’t Be Annoying"…So goes the tagline for the Nest Protect smoke and CO detector. This clever little device replaces your existing smoke...
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Dot/Bar Display Driver Hookup Guide
Dot/Bar Display Driver Hookup Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe LM3914 and LM3916 are a two ICs in a series of monolithic, analog-controlled LED drivers. With these chips, all it takes...
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Reaction Timer
Reaction Timer a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialPush It!Mental chronometry is the study of how fast humans react to different inputs. It takes a few hundred milliseconds for the signal to get from your...
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Das Blinken Top Hat
Das Blinken Top Hat a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialBackgroundThe Das Blinken Top Hat was an awesome gift built by Diana Eng and David Clausen and given to Nathan and Alicia at their engagement party. As...
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Galileo Getting Started Guide
Galileo Getting Started Guide a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionThe Galileo is Intel’s toe-dip into the Arduino waters. It features their Quark SoC X1000 processor – a relatively new, x86-based,...
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Galileo Unread Email Counter
Galileo Unread Email Counter a learn.sparkfun.com tutorialIntroductionDoes your life revolve around email, or do you need a little nudge once-in-a-while to go check your email? If you’ve ever wanted to...
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