OpenLog Hookup Guide
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Heads up! This tutorial is for the Open Log for serial UART [ DEV-13712 ]. If you are using the Qwiic OpenLog for I2C [ DEV-15164 ], please refer to the Qwiic OpenLog Hookup Guide.
The OpenLog Data Logger is a simple-to-use, open-source solution for logging serial data from your projects. The OpenLog provides a simple serial interface to log data from a project to a microSD card.
Materials Required
In order to fully work through this tutorial, you will need the following parts. You may not need everything though depending on what you have. Add it to your cart, read through the guide, and adjust the cart as necessary.
Recommended Reading
If you are not familiar or comfortable with the following concepts, we recommend reading through these before continuing on with the OpenLog Hookup Guide.
How to Solder: Through-Hole Soldering
This tutorial covers everything you need to know about through-hole soldering.
Serial Communication
Asynchronous serial communication concepts: packets, signal levels, baud rates, UARTs and more!
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
SPI is commonly used to connect microcontrollers to peripherals such as sensors, shift registers, and SD cards.
Serial Terminal Basics
This tutorial will show you how to communicate with your serial devices using a variety of terminal emulator applications.