Tutorials
Alphanumeric GPS Wall Clock
January 26, 2015
This is a GPS controlled clock - a clock you truly never have to set! Using GPS and some formulas, we figure out what day of the week and if we are in or out of daylight savings time.
Insulation Techniques for e-Textiles
January 22, 2015
Learn a few different ways to protect your conductive thread and LilyPad components in your next wearables project.
SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - I2C Breakout Block
January 15, 2015
A quick overview of the features of the I2C Breakout Block.
SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - UART Block
January 15, 2015
A quick overview of the features of the UART Block.
LilyPad Simple Power Hookup Guide
January 15, 2015
A basic guide for getting started using the LilyPad Simple Power with LiPo batteries.
BC118 BLE Mate 2 Hookup Guide
January 15, 2015
Hooking up and using the BLE Mate 2, which uses the BC118 BLE module from BlueCreations.
SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - Base Block
January 15, 2015
A quick overview of the features of the Base Block.
SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - microSD Block
January 15, 2015
A quick overview of the features of the microSD Block.
How to Use a Multimeter
January 9, 2015
Learn the basics of using a multimeter to measure continuity, voltage, resistance and current.
SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - GPIO Block
January 9, 2015
A quick overview of the features of the GPIO Block.
Programming the Intel® Edison: Beyond the Arduino IDE
January 7, 2015
Intel's Edison module goes beyond being just another Arduino clone. Check this tutorial for advice on how to get the most out of your Edison by writing code in C++!
General Guide to SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison
January 5, 2015
A general guide for using SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison in your next project!
Installing libmraa on Ubilinux for Edison
January 5, 2015
libmraa is a tool kit for interacting with various Intel single board computers.
RedBoard Santa Trap
December 25, 2014
A fun holiday project to try for anyone looking to catch Santa on Christmas!
Actobotics Basic Differential Platform
December 22, 2014
Get started with Actobotics with this simple vehicle. Then expand and customize it for your own evil robot empire.
21st Century Fashion Kit: Inflation
December 10, 2014
Learn how to use a blower and thin sheet plastic to create designs that change shape and volume!
SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - Battery Block
December 5, 2014
A quick overview of the features of the Battery Block.
Edison Getting Started Guide
December 5, 2014
An introduction to the Intel® Edison. Then a quick walk through on interacting with the console, connecting to WiFi, and doing...stuff.
SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - Console Block
December 5, 2014
A quick overview of the features of the Console Block.
Loading Debian (Ubilinux) on the Edison
December 5, 2014
How to load a Debian distribution (specifically Ubilinux) onto the Edison.
Decade Resistance Box Hookup Guide
December 4, 2014
How to assemble the decade resistance box, then use it as a design and measurement tool.
Let It Glow Holiday Cards
November 20, 2014
Craft a glowing card for friends and family this holiday season with paper circuits - no soldering required!
Using the SparkFun PicoBoard and Scratch
November 11, 2014
Here are a few tips in using the PicoBoard with Scratch v1.4. The PicoBoard allows us to write Scratch programs that interact with a variety of sensors on the PicoBoard. These sensors include: sound, light, a slider, a push button, and 4 external sensors (A, B, C, and D).
APDS-9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor Hookup Guide
November 6, 2014
Getting started guide for the Avago APDS-9960 color, proximity, and gesture sensor.
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