Tutorials

Learn how to customize and program your Roshamglo badge.

Monitor and interact with pets through this dog bark detector project based on the Raspberry Pi!

Read humidity, pressure and luminosity quickly and easily. Add wind speed, direction and rain gauge for full weather station capabilities.

LTspice is a high performance SPICE simulator, schematic capture and waveform viewer with an impressive library of passive devices. Over 1000 models are included in the download but you can also add third party models.

Dive into the basics of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.

A basic guide to getting started with the RFID Tag Reader breakout and how to read and write multiple RFID tags over multiple feet!

Hit the ground running with Tsunami, the Super Wav Trigger.

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).

Get connected quickly with this Serial to USB adapter.

How to connect and use the SparkFun Digital Temperature Sensor Breakout - TMP102 with an Arduino.

How to use SparkFun's advanced USB UART breakout, based on the Cypress CY7C65213.

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!

Good vibes only. Getting started with the Haptic Motor Driver.

A hookup guide for the SparkFun Wireless Joystick Kit.

Using the SSOP-16 to DIP adapter board.

A guide to connecting the LIS3DH to a microcontroller and using the Arduino library.

Learn techniques on how to use Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filters and other data-processing tools to turn data into information.

Learn how to use conductive thread with LilyPad components.

Learn how to calculate how many LEDs your LilyPad project can power and how long it will last.

Explore the LilyPad LilyMini ProtoSnap and learn how to use it.

Use the pre-programmed LilyMini ProtoSnap to make an interactive pennant that reacts to ambient light levels.

Craft a light-up plush with LilyPad LEDs controlled by pressing a button and sliding a switch in the creature's hands.

Create a quick and easy piece of e-textile art using a LilyPad LED, battery holder, conductive thread, and coin cell battery.

Use LilyPad LEDs, a switched battery holder, and coin cell battery to make a fun light up mask for your next costume party.