Internet of Things

GNSS Correction Data Receiver (NEO-D9S) Hookup Guide

October 27, 2022
Add GNSS correction data to your high precision GNSS (HPG) receiver with the u-blox NEO-D9S! This tutorial will get you started with the ZED-F9P, NEO-D9S, and the ESP32 IoT RedBoard.

Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W

December 22, 2021
Learn how to setup, configure and use the latest version of the smallest Raspberry Pi out there, the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.

Sending Sensor Data via Bluetooth

April 14, 2023
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.

IoT RedBoard ESP32 Development Board Hookup Guide

August 18, 2022
Delve into the functionality-rich world of the IoT RedBoard ESP32 Development Board!

How to Build a DIY GNSS Reference Station

October 15, 2020
Learn how to affix a GNSS antenna, use PPP to get its ECEF coordinates and then broadcast your own RTCM data over the internet and cellular using NTRIP to increase rover reception to 10km!

ESP32 Thing Plus (USB-C) Hookup Guide

August 18, 2022
Meet the updated ESP32 Thing Plus (USB-C) development board. We have included some extra bells and whistles that users will appreciate, so check out out hookup guide for all the details!

Simultaneous RFID Tag Reader Hookup Guide

February 23, 2017
A basic guide to getting started with the RFID Tag Reader breakout and how to read and write multiple RFID tags over multiple feet!

MicroMod Single Pair Ethernet Function Board - ADIN1110 Hookup Guide

May 12, 2022
With the SparkFun MicroMod Single Pair Ethernet Function Board - ADIN1110 you can prototype and create 10BASE-T1L Ethernet connections that work in noisy environments and over exceptionally long distances of over 1 kilometer! Follow this guide to get started with this Function Board.

AzureWave Thing Plus (AW-CU488) Hookup Guide

September 22, 2022
The SparkFun AzureWave Thing Plus is a Feather form-factor development board equipped with the AW-CU488. We'll highlight key features of the board and show you to get started with the development board. A few Arduino examples will be highlighted to connect to a WiFi router, calculate the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) from an input microphone, output an analog signal to a speaker, and connect an Qwiic-enabled device.

Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless

July 13, 2017
Learn how to setup, configure and use the smallest Raspberry Pi yet, the Raspberry Pi Zero - Wireless.

IOTA (ARTIC R2) Satellite Communication Module Hookup Guide

November 18, 2021
A hookup guide for the SparkFun IOTA - Satellite Communication Module (ARTIC R2) (SPX-17984)

ARGOS ARTIC R2 Satellite Transceiver Shield Hookup Guide

November 18, 2021
A hookup guide for the ARGOS Satellite Transceiver Shield - ARTIC R2 (SPX-17236)

SparkFun SAMD21 Pro RF Hookup Guide

October 4, 2018
Using the super blazing, nay blinding, fast SAMD21 whipping clock cycles at 48MHz and the RFM96 module to connect to the Things Network (and other Radio woodles).

Raspberry Pi 3 Starter Kit Hookup Guide

April 11, 2016
Guide for getting going with the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B and Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ starter kit.

LTE Cat M1/NB-IoT Shield Hookup Guide

November 20, 2018
The SparkFun LTE CAT M1/NB-IoT Shield equips your Arduino or Arduino-compatible microcontroller with access to data networks across the globe. This shield adds wireless, high-bandwidth cellular functionality to your IoT project!

MicroMod Update Tool Hookup Guide

February 25, 2021
Follow this guide to learn how to use the MicroMod Update Tool to interact directly with the UART on the MicroMod Asset Tracker's SARA-R5. Using this board you can talk directly to the module using u-blox's m-center software as well as update the firmware using EasyFlash.

ARGOS (ARTIC R2) Satellite Communication Guide

November 18, 2021
A guide describing the ARGOS satellite network - as used by our ARTIC R2 satellite communication products

Cellular Function Board - Blues Wireless Notecarrier

January 5, 2023
Add a global cellular module to your MicroMod project with the SparkFun Cellular Function Board - Blues Wireless Notecarrier. With this Function board you can not only send data to and from your MicroMod project, you can even update the firmware on the STM32 MicroMod Processor.

LTE GNSS Breakout - SARA-R5 Hookup Guide

July 8, 2021
A guide to get you started with the SparkFun LTE GNSS Breakout - SARA-R5. This breakout features the SARA-R5 module from u-blox.

Connectivity of the Internet of Things

July 27, 2016
An overview of the different protocols that can be used for the development of Internet of Things (IoT)-based projects.

Getting Started with u-blox Thingstream and PointPerfect

January 23, 2023
Interested in high precision GNSS without setting up a base station?

MicroMod nRF52840 Processor Hookup Guide

January 14, 2021
Get started with the MicroMod nRF52840 Processor following this guide.

Connecting Thing Plus Matter to Google Nest Hub

March 30, 2023
Connect your Thing Plus Matter board to a Google Nest Hub, as well as the Google Home app, and set up as a light device!

SparkFun Thing Plus Matter - MGM240P Hookup Guide

March 2, 2023
Get started with the SparkFun Thing Plus Matter - MGM240P with this Hookup Guide. This guide covers the hardware on this development board along with a quick intro to using the board with Silicon Labs' Simplicity Studio IDE.
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