Tutorials
Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter Hookup Guide
An overview of the Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter, and some example circuits to show how it works.
ITG-3200 Hookup Guide
Learn how to interact with the ITG-3200 Triple Axis Gyroscope.
Digital Logic
A primer on digital logic concepts in hardware and software.
IR Control Kit Hookup Guide
How to get the most out of the infrared receivers and transmitters included in the IR Control Kit.
LDK Experiment 2: Multiple LED Circuits
Design both parallel and series e-textile circuits with multiple LEDs!
LDK Experiment 6: Microcontroller Circuits
Learn how to build a simple microcontroller circuit using the pre-programmed LilyTiny Board
LDK Experiment 5: Make Your Own Switch
Learn to create and integrate your own handmade switch into an e-textile circuit.
Making Custom Footprints in EAGLE
This tutorial will show you how to make custom, 1:1 footprint for any IC in EAGLE.
LED Light Bar Hookup
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
This tutorial covers everything you need to know about through-hole soldering.
Hackers In Residence - The Tethered Quad
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
How to get started using the BlueSMiRF and Bluetooth Mate Silvers.
TXB0104 Level Shifter Hookup Guide
How to use the TXB0104 chip.
Serial Terminal Basics
This tutorial will show you how to communicate with your serial devices using a variety of terminal emulator applications.
Using EAGLE: Board Layout
Part 2 of the Using Eagle tutorials, this one covers how to lay out a board after designing a schematic.
Using EAGLE: Schematic
How to design a PCB in EAGLE using through-hole parts.
How to Install and Setup EAGLE
Not just how to download and install EAGLE, but how to install the SparkFun EAGLE Libraries and scripts.
My Drunk Kitchen Apron
A fun project that uses the LilyPad MP3 trigger. This apron will dispense helpful kitchen advice and humor from the host of My Drunk Kitchen, Hannah Harto!
ProtoSnap LilyPad Development Simple Hookup Guide
Interested in getting into LilyPad? Or maybe it's Arduino that tickles your fancy? Just want to add a little white-blinky-LED zest to your vest? All of the above? The ProtoSnap LilyPad Simple is a great tool to explore any of these subjects.
Alternating Current (AC) vs. Direct Current (DC)
Learn the differences between AC and DC, the history, different ways to generate AC and DC, and examples of applications.
Using the Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V
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.
RN-52 Bluetooth Hookup Guide
A hookup guide to get you started with the RN-52 Audio Bluetooth Module Breakout Board.
Bluetooth Basics
An overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology.
Shift Registers
An introduction to shift registers and potential uses.