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Python

Python is a programming language that lets you write code quickly and effectively. With a design philosophy that focuses on code readability, Python is easy to learn and use. Thanks to the advances in single board computers and powerful microcontrollers, Python can now be used to control hardware. Check out some of the tutorials below to get started graphing, charting and GUI design in Python.

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Computer Vision and Projection Mapping in Python

February 6, 2019
Use computer vision to detect faces and project images on top of them.
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LumiDrive Hookup Guide

January 17, 2019
The LumiDrive LED Driver is SparkFun’s foray into all things Python on micro-controllers. With the SparkFun LumiDrive you will be able to control and personalize a whole strand of APA102s directly from the board itself.
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nRF52840 Development with Arduino and CircuitPython

November 29, 2018
How to use Arduino or CircuitPython to develop applications for the nRF52840 Cortex-M4 Bluetooth SoC.
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SparkFun Pro nRF52840 Mini Hookup Guide

November 29, 2018
A hardware overview and hookup guide for the SparkFun Pro nRF52840 Mini -- a breakout for Nordic's impossibly cool Bluetooth/ARM Cortex M4 SoC.
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How to Run a Raspberry Pi Program on Startup

September 18, 2018
In this tutorial, we look at various methods for running a script or program automatically whenever your Raspberry Pi (or other Linux computer) boots up.
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How to Load MicroPython on a Microcontroller Board

September 4, 2018
This tutorial will show you how to load the MicroPython interpreter onto a variety of development boards.
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Python GUI Guide: Introduction to Tkinter

August 13, 2018
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.
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Pi AVR Programmer HAT Hookup Guide

July 26, 2018
In this tutorial, we will use a Raspberry Pi 3 and the Pi AVR Programmer HAT to program an ATMega328P target. We are going to first program the Arduino bootloader over SPI, and then upload an Arduino sketch over a USB serial COM port.
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Graph Sensor Data with Python and Matplotlib

July 23, 2018
Use matplotlib to create a real-time plot of temperature data collected from a TMP102 sensor connected to a Raspberry Pi.
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Python Programming Tutorial: Getting Started with the Raspberry Pi

June 27, 2018
This guide will show you how to write programs on your Raspberry Pi using Python to control hardware.
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Flexible Grayscale OLED Hookup Guide

May 31, 2018
Figure out how to get images displaying on your new flexible OLED screen.
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IoT Weight Logging Scale

May 9, 2018
This tutorial will show you how to make a scale that logs your weight to a custom website on the Internet. The principles can be extrapolated to any type of data.
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Raspberry Pi Zero Helmet Impact Force Monitor

March 8, 2018
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!
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Raspberry Pi Stand-Alone Programmer

March 8, 2018
This tutorial will show you how to use a headless Raspberry Pi to flash hex files onto AVR microcontrollers as a stand-alone programmer. It also tells the story about production programming challenges, how SparkFun came to this solution, and all the lessons learned along the way.
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Getting Started with Walabot

February 15, 2018
See through walls, track objects, monitor breathing patterns, and more using the power of radio frequency with the Walabot! In this tutorial, we will explore Walabot’s features using the Software Demo Kit (SDK) on Windows and the Application Programming Interface (API) on Linux-based distributions for embedded projects.
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Using Flask to Send Data to a Raspberry Pi

November 9, 2017
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use the Flask framework for Python to send data from ESP8266 WiFi nodes to a Raspberry Pi over an internal WiFi network.
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Lumenati Hookup Guide

October 12, 2017
Lumenati is our line of APA102c-based addressable LED boards. We'll show you how to bring the sparkle to your projects!
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Setting Up the Pi Zero Wireless Pan-Tilt Camera

September 14, 2017
This tutorial will show you how to assemble, program, and access the Raspberry Pi Zero as a headless wireless pan-tilt camera.
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Bark Back Interactive Pet Monitor

March 8, 2017
Monitor and interact with pets through this dog bark detector project based on the Raspberry Pi!
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Raspberry gPIo

October 29, 2015
How to use either Python or C++ to drive the I/O lines on a Raspberry Pi.
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Raspberry Pi SPI and I2C Tutorial

October 29, 2015
Learn how to use serial I2C and SPI buses on your Raspberry Pi using the wiringPi I/O library for C/C++ and spidev/smbus for Python.
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Raspberry Pi Twitter Monitor

November 19, 2013
How to use a Raspberry Pi to monitor Twitter for hashtags and blink an LED.
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Concepts

These are the various concepts that people may need to know while learning a technology tutorial and could be required to complete a ‘hookup’ tutorial. Concepts are most often a general building block that may be built upon other concepts. Concepts can generally be learned without physical objects but are reinforced with a hookup tutorial.

Projects

Need inspiration? Find it here! These tutorials feature special projects broken down into steps to illustrate how you can use various concepts, skills, and technologies to build awesome stuff.

Arduino

This popular development board is great for beginners and advanced users alike. It comes in a variety of flavors and is extensible with "shields" for adding special functionality. Find tutorials here to learn how to do cool stuff using the Arduino platform.

Single Board Computer

Need more brains for your project? There are several different kinds of Single Board Computers today that will give you all of the power of a modern computer on a small board with lots of inputs and outputs.
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E-Textiles

Also known as wearables, this is the world of electronics sewn right into your clothes! Find tutorials here that introduce the basics of machine-washable boards and conductive thread, as well as projects to get you inspired.