LED Gumball Machine
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Resources and Going Further
We hope you've enjoyed reading about our LED dispensing gumball machine. If you liked this one, there's tons more!
Button and Switch Basics
A tutorial on electronics' most overlooked and underappreciated component: the switch! Here we explain the difference between momentary and maintained switches and what all those acronyms (NO, NC, SPDT, SPST, ...) stand for.
Digital Logic
A primer on digital logic concepts in hardware and software.
Motors and Selecting the Right One
Learn all about different kinds of motors and how they operate.
Introduction to DMX
DMX512 is an industry standard in lighting and stage design, whether it be controlling lights, motors, or lasers, DMX512 has many uses. In this tutorial we’ll cover DMX512 (Digital Multiplex with 512 pieces of information).
OpenPIR Hookup Guide
How to use and customize the SparkFun OpenPIR motion sensor.
Weather Meter Hookup Guide
How to assemble your very own weather meter!
SparkFun AS3935 Lightning Detector Hookup Guide (v20)
Are you worried about the looming clouds in the distance, how far away is that storm exactly? Add lightning detection with the AS3935 to your next weather station or your next bike ride!
Measuring Height with Atmospheric Pressure
Measure height using atmospheric pressure with your Qwiic MicroPressure breakout board!