Tutorials
How to Install an ATtiny Bootloader With Virtual USB
February 14, 2017
With this, you will be able to upload Arduino sketches directly to the ATtiny84 over USB without needing to use a programming device (such as another Arduino or FTDI chip).
SparkFun USB UART Breakout (CY7C65213) Hookup Guide
February 2, 2017
How to use SparkFun's advanced USB UART breakout, based on the Cypress CY7C65213.
TMP102 Digital Temperature Sensor Hookup Guide
February 2, 2017
How to connect and use the SparkFun Digital Temperature Sensor Breakout - TMP102 with an Arduino.
MEMS Microphone Hookup Guide
January 27, 2017
Get started with the SparkFun analog MEMS microphone breakout board with Arduino! Create a volume unit meter with the ADMP401 or ICS-40180 to react to sound before building your sound visualizer!
Haptic Motor Driver Hook-Up Guide
January 19, 2017
Good vibes only. Getting started with the Haptic Motor Driver.
Wireless Joystick Hookup Guide
January 5, 2017
A hookup guide for the SparkFun Wireless Joystick Kit.
LIS3DH Hookup Guide
December 29, 2016
A guide to connecting the LIS3DH to a microcontroller and using the Arduino library.
Lessons in Algorithms
December 21, 2016
Learn techniques on how to use Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filters and other data-processing tools to turn data into information.
LilyPad Basics: E-Sewing
December 17, 2016
Learn how to use conductive thread with LilyPad components.
LilyMini ProtoSnap Hookup Guide
December 17, 2016
Explore the LilyPad LilyMini ProtoSnap and learn how to use it.
Powering LilyPad LED Projects
December 17, 2016
Learn how to calculate how many LEDs your LilyPad project can power and how long it will last.
Night-Light Pennant with LilyMini ProtoSnap
December 16, 2016
Use the pre-programmed LilyMini ProtoSnap to make an interactive pennant that reacts to ambient light levels.
Light-Up Plush
December 16, 2016
Craft a light-up plush with LilyPad LEDs controlled by pressing a button and sliding a switch in the creature's hands.
Illuminated Mask
December 16, 2016
Use LilyPad LEDs, a switched battery holder, and coin cell battery to make a fun light up mask for your next costume party.
Glowing Pin
December 16, 2016
Create a quick and easy piece of e-textile art using a LilyPad LED, battery holder, conductive thread, and coin cell battery.
MicroView Hookup Guide
December 15, 2016
A quick tutorial to get you up and running with your MicroView Development Board.
Logging Data to Google Sheets with the Tessel 2
December 12, 2016
This project covers how to log data to Google Sheets two ways: using IFTTT with a web connection or a USB pen drive and "sneakernet" without.
Building an Autonomous Vehicle: The Batmobile
December 6, 2016
Documenting a six-month project to race autonomous Power Wheels at the SparkFun Autonomous Vehicle Competition (AVC) in 2016.
HIH-4030 Humidity Sensor Hookup Guide
December 6, 2016
Measure relative humidity with SparkFun's HIH-4030 Humidity Sensor Breakout.
Importing Custom Images into Eagle
December 5, 2016
How to create custom graphics and import them into Eagle for silk, copper, etc.
Old Tutorials
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archived tutorials on the main
SparkFun site.
Please be aware that the tutorials you find there are no longer
actively maintained.