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!
Pull-up Resistors
A quick introduction to pull-up resistors - whey they're important, and how/when to use them.
What is Electricity?
We can see electricity in action on our computers, lighting our houses, as lightning strikes in thunderstorms, but what is it? This is not an easy question, but this tutorial will shed some light on it!
Data Types in Arduino
Learn about the common data types and what they signify in the Arduino programming environment.
Python Programming Tutorial: Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi
This guide will show you how to write programs on your Raspberry Pi using Python to control hardware.
AT42QT101X Capacitive Touch Breakout Hookup Guide
Learn how to use the simple SparkFun AT42QT1010 and AT42QT1011 capacitive touch breakout boards.
Tinker Kit Circuit Guide
This guide takes you through the basics of building 11 different circuits with the SparkFun Tinker Kit and how to program them using the Arduino IDE.
Sending Sensor Data via Bluetooth
In this tutorial, we will show you how to get started on incorporating Bluetooth into your electronics projects. This project uses a SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32 Wroom USB-C to display data from a Triple Axis Accelerometer over Bluetooth.
Turn a Qwiic Ultrasonic Distance Sensor into a Garage Distance Sensor
This tutorial will take your SparkFun Qwiic Ultrasonic Distance Sensor to the next level by turning it into a parking distance sensor!