Tutorials
ELastoLite Hookup Guide
November 14, 2013
Everything you need to setup a circuit using ELastoLite super flexible EL Panels from Oryon Technologies.
Pro Micro & Fio V3 Hookup Guide
November 8, 2013
An overview of the Atmega32U4-based Pro Micro and FioV3, how to install it, and how to use it with Arduino.
Data Types in Arduino
November 6, 2013
Learn about the common data types and what they signify in the Arduino programming environment.
PCA9306 Level Translator Hookup Guide
October 31, 2013
A quick primer to get you going with the PCA9306 Logic Level Converter.
Tiny AVR Programmer Hookup Guide
October 28, 2013
A how-to on the Tiny AVR Programmer. How to install drivers, hook it up, and program your favorite Tiny AVRs using AVRDUDE!
Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter Hookup Guide
October 25, 2013
An overview of the Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter, and some example circuits to show how it works.
ITG-3200 Hookup Guide
October 22, 2013
Learn how to interact with the ITG-3200 Triple Axis Gyroscope.
LDK Experiment 6: Microcontroller Circuits
October 2, 2013
Learn how to build a simple microcontroller circuit using the pre-programmed LilyTiny Board
IR Control Kit Hookup Guide
October 2, 2013
How to get the most out of the infrared receivers and transmitters included in the IR Control Kit.
LDK Experiment 2: Multiple LED Circuits
October 2, 2013
Design both parallel and series e-textile circuits with multiple LEDs!
LDK Experiment 5: Make Your Own Switch
October 2, 2013
Learn to create and integrate your own handmade switch into an e-textile circuit.
Making Custom Footprints in EAGLE
September 27, 2013
This tutorial will show you how to make custom, 1:1 footprint for any IC in EAGLE.
LED Light Bar Hookup
September 24, 2013
A quick overview of SparkFun's LED light bars, and some examples to show how to hook them up.
How to Solder: Through-Hole Soldering
September 19, 2013
This tutorial covers everything you need to know about through-hole soldering.
Hackers In Residence - The Tethered Quad
September 18, 2013
Our first-ever "Hackers in Residence" Tara Tiger Brown and Sean Bonner created a quadcopter that stays tethered to the ground. Here's how they did it!
Using the BlueSMiRF
September 16, 2013
How to get started using the BlueSMiRF and Bluetooth Mate Silvers.
Serial Terminal Basics
September 9, 2013
This tutorial will show you how to communicate with your serial devices using a variety of terminal emulator applications.
How to Install and Setup EAGLE
September 5, 2013
Not just how to download and install EAGLE, but how to install the SparkFun EAGLE Libraries and scripts.
Using EAGLE: Board Layout
September 5, 2013
Part 2 of the Using Eagle tutorials, this one covers how to lay out a board after designing a schematic.
Using the Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V
September 5, 2013
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.
Old Tutorials
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