150 Results for "level converter"
RETIRED - Using the Logic Level Converter
What the Logic Level Converter is, how it works, and how to use it!
Single Supply Logic Level Converter Hookup Guide
The Single Supply Logic Converter allows you to bi-directionally translate signals from a 5V or 3.3V microcontroller without the need for a second power supply! The board provides an output for both 5V and 3.3V to power your sensors. It is equipped with a PTH resistor footprint for the option to adjust the voltage regulator on the low side of the TXB0104 for 2.5V or 1.8V devices.
Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter Hookup Guide
An overview of the Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter, and some example circuits to show how it works.
PCA9306 Level Translator Hookup Guide
A quick primer to get you going with the PCA9306 Logic Level Converter.
PCA9306 Logic Level Translator Hookup Guide (v2)
A quick primer to get you going with the PCA9306 Logic Level Converter - a dedicated I2C translator.
TXB0104 Level Shifter Hookup Guide
How to use the TXB0104 chip.
ISL29125 RGB Light Sensor Hookup Guide
A guide to help you integrate the ISL29125 RGB light sensor breakout board into your electronic projects.
Qwiic Adapter Hookup Guide
Get started with your Qwiic adapter board. This adapter breaks out the I2C pins from the Qwiic connectors to pins that you can easily solder with your favorite I2C enabled device.
MPL3115A2 Pressure Sensor Hookup Guide
Getting started with the MPL3115A2 Pressure Sensor.
Logic Levels
Learn the difference between 3.3V and 5V devices and logic levels.
MAX31855K Thermocouple Breakout Hookup Guide
Learn how to take readings with a k-type thermocouple using the MAX31855K cold-junction-compensated k-type thermocouple-to-digital converter.
Qwiic Shield for Arduino & Photon Hookup Guide
Get started with our Qwiic ecosystem with the Qwiic shield for Arduino or Photon.
LS20031 5Hz (66 Channel) GPS Receiver Hookup Guide
In this tutorial, we will solder headers to the surface mount pads of the LS20031 GPS receiver and read the output using an Arduino!
SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - GPIO Block
A quick overview of the features of the GPIO Block.
Si4703 FM Radio Receiver Hookup Guide
Add some tunes to your project with the Si4703 FM Radio Receiver Breakout.
Serial Communication
Asynchronous serial communication concepts: packets, signal levels, baud rates, UARTs and more!
Qwiic 12-Bit ADC Hookup Guide
Need to add more analog inputs for your project? Check out the Qwiic 12-bit ADC.
Fingerprint Scanner Hookup Guide
This tutorial provides information about how to connect to ADH-Tech's fingerprint scanner and how to use it with Hawley's FPS_GT511C3 library for Arduino.
HMC6343 3-axis Compass Hookup Guide
How to hook the HMC6343 -- a high-end, tilt-compensated compass module -- up to an Arduino. Never get lost again!
SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - Pi Block
Tutorial on setting up and using the Pi Block for Intel Edison.
MicroSD Shield and SD Breakout Hookup Guide
Adding external storage in the form of an SD or microSD card can be a great addition to any project. Learn how in this hookup guide for the microSD shield and SD breakout boards.
Qwiic MultiPort Hookup Guide
The SparkFun Qwiic MultiPort adds additional ports to boards that have only one Qwiic port on their I2C bus. Once added, you can use it as a hub to add as many I2C devices to the bus as you need! You can also use the board as an alternative to a daisy chained configuration.
LSM9DS0 Hookup Guide
How to assemble, connect to, and use the LSM9DS0 -- an accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer all-in-one.
Serial Controlled Motor Driver Hookup Guide
Hookup guide for the Serial Controlled Motor Driver
MAG3110 Magnetometer Hookup Guide
Get started with the MAG3110 3-Axis Magnetometer and learn how to make your own digital compass that senses the Earth's magnetic fields.
Graphic LCD Hookup Guide
How to add some flashy graphics to your project with a 84x48 monochrome graphic LCD.
Interactive Hanging LED Array
Learn how we converted 72 lightbulbs into an interactive LED array for our conference room.
I2C
An introduction to I2C, one of the main embedded communications protocols in use today.
HTU21D Humidity Sensor Hookup Guide
The HTU21D humidity sensor is an easy to use, digital, low-cost humidity sensor.
Constant Innovation in Quality Control
In this article, we share our recent advancements in quality control. Along with making our tests more thorough, we have also made them more efficient and robust.
ITG-3200 Hookup Guide
Learn how to interact with the ITG-3200 Triple Axis Gyroscope.
Choosing an Arduino for Your Project
Examining the diverse world of Arduino boards and understanding the differences between them before choosing one for a project.
LIS3DH Hookup Guide
A guide to connecting the LIS3DH to a microcontroller and using the Arduino library.
LSM6DS3 Breakout Hookup Guide
A hookup guide for the LSM6DS3, which features a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and FIFO buffer.
AVR-Based Serial Enabled LCDs Hookup Guide
The AVR-based Qwiic Serial Enabled LCDs are a simple and cost effective solution to include in your project. These screens are based on the HD44780 controller, and include ATmega328P with an Arduino compatible bootloader. They accept control commands via Serial, SPI and I2C (via PTH headers or Qwiic connector). In this tutorial, we will show examples of a simple setup and go through each communication option.
Using AT&T's M2X With the CC3000
A set of tutorials and examples to show how to connect an Arduino and CC3000 to AT&T's M2X data streams. We show how to post, fetch, and delete data. The final lesson is controlling an LED from an M2X stream.
SparkFun Troubleshooting Tips
Not working as expected? In this tutorial, we will be exploring a few general troubleshooting tips and possible solutions that frequently come up with SparkFun's Technical Support.
Interactive 3D Printed LED Diamond Prop
In this tutorial, we will learn about how to create an interactive theatrical prop for a performance by 3D printing a translucent diamond prop using a non-addressable RGB LED strip and AT42QT1011 capacitive touch sensing.
LSM9DS1 Breakout Hookup Guide
A hookup guide for the LSM9DS1, which features a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, and 3-axis magnetometer. It's an IMU-in-a-chip!
Satellite Transceiver Breakout - Swarm M138 - Hookup Guide
A hookup guide for the Satellite Transceiver Breakout - Swarm M138 (SPX-19236)
SAMD21 Mini/Dev Breakout Hookup Guide
An introduction to the Atmel ATSAMD21G18 microprocessor and our Mini and Pro R3 breakout boards. Level up your Arduino-skills with the powerful ARM Cortex M0+ processor.
mbed Starter Kit Experiment Guide
This Experiment Guide will get you started with the wonderful world of mbed microcontrollers. Need to find that next step after mastering the Arduino? This a great place to take those skills to the next level.
MCP4725 Digital to Analog Converter Hookup Guide
This is a quick hookup to help you get started with the MCP4725 DAC breakout board. This device allows you to send analog signal from a digital source, like the I2C interface on the Arduino microcontroller.
Qwiic Ambient Light Sensor (VEML6030) Hookup Guide
The VEML6030 is a high accuracy ambient light sensor with 16-bit resolution. This I2C sensor can detect light similar to the human eye response. Start detecting light levels in your environment!
CP2102 USB to Serial Converter Hook-Up Guide
A basic hook-up guide for the CP2102 Breakout Board.
QRD1114 Optical Detector Hookup Guide
Use this IR LED/phototransistor fusion to sense objects in close proximity or even the color of a surface!
Analog vs. Digital
This tutorial covers the concept of analog and digital signals, as they relate to electronics.
Getting Started with the MyoWare® 2.0 Muscle Sensor Ecosystem
The MyoWare® 2.0 Muscle Sensor, an Arduino-compatible, all-in-one electromyography (EMG) sensor from Advancer Technologies. In this tutorial, we will go over the features and related shields to connect the sensor to a muscle group.