Data Logging

Monitor the weather without being exposed to it through wireless communication between two micro:bits using the radio blocks! This is useful if your weather station is installed in a location that is difficult to retrieve data from the OpenLog. We will also explore a few different ways to send and receive data.

Let's ramp up our GPS tracking skills with KML files and Google Earth. We'll make a tracker that logs location and allows us to visualize our steps with Google Earth.

The gator:log is a serial communication based data logger. This tutorial will get you started using the gator:log with the micro:bit platform.

The gator:RTC is an I2C based, real-time clock (RTC) for keeping time while your micro:bit isn't powered. This tutorial will get you started using the gator:RTC with the micro:bit platform.

The updated Qwiic version of the OpenLog Hookup Guide

Learn how to wield the power of 18 channels of UV to NIR spectroscopy with AS72651 (UV), AS72652 (VIS), and AS72653 (NIR) sensors!

Tkinter is the standard graphical user interface package that comes with Python. This tutorial will show you how to create basic windowed applications as well as complete full-screen dashboard examples complete with live graph updates from matplotlib.

Use matplotlib to create a real-time plot of temperature data collected from a TMP102 sensor connected to a Raspberry Pi.

This guide will show you how to write programs on your Raspberry Pi using Python to control hardware.

How much impact can the human body handle? This tutorial will teach you how to build your very own impact force monitor using a helmet, Raspberry Pi Zero, and accelerometer!

Getting started with the ESP32 Thing Motion Shield to detect movements using the on-board LSM9DS1 IMU and adding a GPS receiver. Data can be easily logged by adding an microSD card to the slot.

EEPROM is a great way to add extra memory to your microcontroller project. Wait 'til you see how easy it is to use!

A weather station kit that is built on top of the inexpensive, easy-to-use micro:bit and Microsoft MakeCode.

A hookup guide for the SparkFun Mini GPS Shield.

This project covers how to log data to Google Sheets two ways: using IFTTT with a web connection or a USB pen drive and "sneakernet" without.

How to use and re-program the 9DoF Razor IMU M0, a combination of ATSAMD21 ARM Cortex-M0 microprocessor and MPU-9250 9DoF-in-a-chip.

The SparkFun ESP8266 Thing Dev Board is a powerful development platform that lets you connect your hardware projects to the Internet. In this guide, we show you how to combine some simple components to remotely log temperature data, send yourself texts and control lights from afar.

Build a portable gas monitor to check for dangerous levels of hazardous gases.

Learn how to build a remote water level sensor for a water storage tank and how to automate a pump based off the readings!

An introduction to working with the OpenLog data logger.

A series of Blynk projects you can set up on the Blynk Board without ever re-programming it.

How to assemble and hookup the SparkFun GPS Logger Shield. Never lose track of your Arduino again!

This Experiment Guide will get you started with the wonderful world of mbed microcontrollers. Need to find that next step after mastering the Arduino? This a great place to take those skills to the next level.

Basic introduction and hook-up guide for the SparkFun Logomatic.