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How to use a multimeter

October 3, 2016

This is a hand-out developed from our popular "How to use a Multimeter" tutorial.

Digital Sandbox Intro to CS Activities

July 29, 2016

This is a collection of activities that we created to introduce students to basic CS concepts using the Digital Sandbox.

RedBot Dance Challenge

July 26, 2016

Using the RedBot chassis or a chassis of your own design, choreograph a dance routine for your robot!

SIK LCD Tutorial Activity

July 23, 2016

SIK LCD Tutorial simplifies the wiring and usage of the parallel LCD module that is included in the SIK.

Serial LCD Reaction Timer Activity

July 21, 2016

Build your own Serial LCD Reaction Timer. This is a great activity that uses the SparkFun RedBoard, Arduino, or other compatible microcontroller. This has

SIK Teachers Guide

July 21, 2016

This is a summary of learning objectives, vocabulary, and key concepts that are used in each of the circuit examples in the SIK.

SparkFun Curriculum: Introduction to Design

June 15, 2016

These are two full semester courses focused around Engineering Design using the SparkFun Inventor's Kit.

MaKey MaKey Kit Librarian Reference Manual

June 7, 2016

The MaKey MaKey Kit: Librarian Reference Manual is a guide to using, managing, and troubleshooting the MaKey MaKey in your library.

Breaking the Rules: Hacking the Science Classroom with Arduino and Open-source Electronics

April 9, 2015

This workshop employs free Arduino software to explore classroom materials in an iterative, highly affordable framework. By combining everyday materials li

Introduction to Robotics using SparkFun RedBot Mainboard

January 15, 2015

Our team of educators piloted a class here at SparkFun in the Spring of 2014 introducing the RedBot Mainboard using the Dagu Multi Chassis platform. Here a

HotSheets: Processing

April 18, 2014

Are you looking for a gradual and project based way to learn Processing. Check out this set of HotSheets that take you from 0 understanding to awesome!

HotSheets: Scratch

April 18, 2014

These HotSheets cover a few basic introductory exercises at learning how to use Scratch and the PicoBoard.

SparkFun Inventor’s Kit Curriculum

February 6, 2014

The SIK binder is an entire curriculum for embedded electronics, centered around the SparkFun Inventor's Kit.

ProtoSnap

February 6, 2014

Teach digital and analog input and output using the RGB LEDs, buttons and buzzers with the ProtoSnap board.

Getting Hands-On with Soft Circuits Guide from High-Low Tech Lab

February 6, 2014

Guide and projects for getting started in the world of sewable electronics by the High-Low Tech Lab at M.I.T.

Alan Smith's Curriculum

February 6, 2014

An introduction to Arduino, microcontrollers and electrical circuits by Alan Smith.

Processing and Interactivity for Educators

February 6, 2014

This is a web-based curriculum designed for middle-schools and undergoing update and addition.