Prototyping

The SparkFun ProDriver utilizes Toshiba's TC78H670FTG stepper motor driver and with the latch pin connections, this new board is easier to get started with than the "Easy" Drivers. To get started, follow this hookup guide and you will be spinning stepper motors, in no time.

How to strip, crimp, and work with wire.

Get started with our Qwiic ecosystem with the Qwiic shield for Arduino or Photon.

This tutorial covers the basic functionality of the RedBoard Plus. This tutorial also covers how to get started blinking an LED and using the Qwiic system.

This is a guide for assembling and basic use of the Beefcake Relay Control board

This tutorial covers the basic functionality of the SAMD51 Thing Plus and highlights the features of the new ARM Cortex-M4F development board.

Welcome to the wonderful world of breadboards. Here we will learn what a breadboard is and how to use one to build your very first circuit.

Have a bunch of sensors with the same I2C address? Put them on the Qwiic MUX (TCA9548A) to get them all talking on the same bus!

The essential parts for beginning (or even experienced) hobbyists that gives you all of the basic through-hole components you will need to get started playing with embedded projects. We'll identify a few parts in the kit and provide a few basic circuits to get started!

Assembly and application of the 8-pin SOIC-to-DIP adapter.

A hookup guide for the SparkFun Satellite Transceiver - Swarm M138 (KIT-21287)

The SparkFun Arduino ProtoShield PCB and ProtoShield kit lets you customize your own Arduino shield using whatever custom circuit you can come up with! This tutorial will go over its features, hardware assembly, and how to use the shield with an Arduino R3 footprint.

Hookup guide for the ESP32 Thing Plus (Micro-B) using the ESP32 WROOM's WiFi/Bluetooth system-on-chip in Arduino.

Access All The Pins (ATP) of the MicroMod Processor Board with the Carrier Board!

This guide covers the general design of the board, the installation of the recommended software used to program the Artemis DK, and some basic examples. For more advanced functionalities, we have separate software development guides for the AmbiqSDK, Arm® Mbed™ OS, and the Arduino IDE platforms that users can reference.

A hookup guide for the Satellite Transceiver Breakout - Swarm M138 (SPX-19236)

Line of products to work with the MyoWare muscle sensor from Advancer Technologies.

This hookup guide will get you started with connecting and using the Pi Servo pHAT on a Raspberry Pi.

Get your Advanced Autonomous Kit for the Sphero RVR built up with this hookup guide!

Get your Basic Autonomous Kit for Sphero RVR all hooked up with this guide!

Everything you need to get started with the 1W LoRa MicroMod function board; a MicroMod function board that provides LoRa capabilities for your MicroMod project. Must be used in conjunction with a MicroMod main board and processor.

Add up to 8 extra I/O pins to your microcontroller with the SparkFun Qwiic GPIO. Get started with the Qwiic GPIO in this Hookup Guide.

The Qwiic Distance Sensor - VL53L1X is a time of flight sensor that is capable of several modes, as well as having a range of 4M. It's cousin VL53L4CD is also a time of flight sensor with similar characteristics but it has a range of about 1.3M. Let's hook it up and find out just how far away that thing over there is.

Guide for hooking up your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B basic, desktop, or hardware starter kit together.

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

A short guide for assembling and using the SparkFun Qwiic Shield for Thing Plus.

Want to get started in robotics? Look no further than the SparkFun autonomous kit for the Sphero RVR! Whether you purchased the Basic or Advanced kit, this tutorial will get you rolling...

This tutorial covers the basic functionality of the RedBoard Qwiic. This tutorial also covers how to get started blinking an LED and using the Qwiic system.

Using the ESP32 to make a web-configured timed relay.

This tutorial is your guide to all things Arduino Pro Mini. It explains what it is, what it's not, and how to get started using it.

Connecting the Garmin LIDAR-Lite v4 to a microcontroller just got easier! Check out our hookup guide to get started.

Need to add more analog inputs for your project? Check out the Qwiic 12-bit ADC.

Ever wanted to prototype I2C components on a Pi? Now you can!

A short guide for assembling and using the SparkFun Qwiic Shield for Teensy and Qwiic Shield for Teensy Extended.

Learn the options for powering your LilyPad projects, LiPo battery safety and care, and how to calculate and consider power constraints on your projects.

Follow this tutorial to build your own custom jukebox. Note, this is designed simple and tough for use primarily with toddlers. It's also a great introduction to SparkFun's Qwiic products!

Building a pedal around the Teensy 3.2 and Teensy Audio shield. Changing the effect in the pedal is as easy as uploading a new sketch!

Using the Preassembled Pi Wedge to prototype with the Raspberry Pi B+.

Hookup Guide for the SparkFun Qwiic Shield for Arduino Nano.

A comparison of analog and digital temperature sensors. Which is better?

Learn how to identify and use a variety of capacitors using the SparkFun Capacitor Kit.

Building a gyrator-based analog equalizer using the Proto Pedal.

Protect your project by adding a fuse in your circuit to save it from molten destruction.

The Single Supply Logic Converter allows you to bi-directionally translate signals from a 5V or 3.3V microcontroller without the need for a second power supply! The board provides an output for both 5V and 3.3V to power your sensors. It is equipped with a PTH resistor footprint for the option to adjust the voltage regulator on the low side of the TXB0104 for 2.5V or 1.8V devices.

Using the SSOP-16 to DIP adapter board.

Get to know the contents of the SparkFun Discrete Semiconductor Kit.

Getting started with the SparkFun Proto Pedal. We'll assemble the board, then discuss some of the details of the circuit.

A quick overview of the Bus Pirate v3.6a

A project tutorial to add an extra effect for dancers performing a choreographed piece. The harness can be added quickly under a costume.

This tutorial will show you how to assemble and use SparkFun's Variable Load board. It can be used to test stability of the power supply under various loads, battery lifetime, safety cutoffs, and other design elements of power supplies under test.

Prepare the Proto Pedal Chassis by drilling holes for controls and painting it.

This breadboard has a couple of tricks up it's sleeve!

A basic introduction to working with the microSD Sniffer.