Tutorials
RGB Panel Hookup Guide
December 12, 2013
Make bright, colorful displays using the 32x32 and 32x16 RGB LED panels. This hookup guide shows how to hook up these panels and control them with an Arduino.
RedBoard vs. Uno
August 6, 2013
In this tutorial we discuss the differences and similarities between the RedBoard and the Arduino Uno (SMD and PTH). The development platforms
Pro Micro & Fio V3 Hookup Guide
November 8, 2013
An overview of the Pro Micro, how to install it, and how to use it with Arduino.
LED PomPom Headbands
June 14, 2017
Follow this tutorial to make your own light up PomPom headband! Try the beginner version if you are new to electronics or the advanced version if you have some more experience!
Gyroscope
February 1, 2013
Gyroscopes measure the speed of rotation around an axis and are an essential part in determines ones orientation in space.
Installing Arduino IDE
March 26, 2013
A step-by-step guide to installing and testing the Arduino software on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Accelerometer Basics
March 28, 2013
A quick introduction to accelerometers, how they work, and why they're used.
Interactive Hanging LED Array
April 10, 2014
Learn how we converted 72 lightbulbs into an interactive LED array for our conference room.
Humidity-sensing LED Flower
October 28, 2014
How about that humidity? This tutorial shows how to add sensing capability to the 21st Century Fashion Kit's RGB flower project.
Experiment Guide for the Johnny-Five Inventor's Kit
June 28, 2016
Use the Tessel 2 and the Johnny Five Inventors kit to explore the world of JavaScript enabled hardware through 14 awesome experiments!
Photon Remote Temperature Sensor
March 1, 2016
Learn how to build your own Internet-connect, solar-powered temperature collection station using the Photon from Particle.
SIK Experiment Guide for the Arduino 101/Genuino 101 Board
April 28, 2016
This guide contains all the information you will need to explore the 21 circuits of the SparkFun Inventor's Kit for the Arduino 101/Genuino 101 Board.
Flex Sensor Hookup Guide
May 5, 2016
An overview of the flex sensor - a bendable variable resistor. Plus, example circuits and Arduino code to get you started!
Experiment Guide for the SparkFun Tinker Kit
June 9, 2016
This experiment guide will take you through the basics of building 11 different circuits with the SparkFun Tinker Kit and how to program them using the Arduino IDE.
SIK Experiment Guide for Arduino - V3.3
March 20, 2017
The SparkFun Inventor's Guide is your map for navigating the waters of beginning embedded electronics. This guide contains all the information you will need to explore the 16 circuits of the SparkFun Inventor's Kit for the RedBoard or Arduino Uno R3.
Loading Debian (Ubilinux) on the Edison
December 5, 2014
How to load a Debian distribution (specifically Ubilinux) onto the Edison.
Getting Started with the micro:bit
March 21, 2017
The micro:bit is a compact, powerful programming tool that requires no software installation. Read on to learn how to use it YOUR way!
ESP32 Thing Power Control Shield Hookup Guide
June 9, 2017
This tutorial shows you how to get started with the ESP32 Thing Power Control Shield.
Roshamglo Hookup Guide
March 13, 2017
This tutorial provides everything you need to know to get started with the Roshamglo badge.
ESP8266 Powered Propane Poofer
March 15, 2016
Learn how Nick Poole built a WiFi controlled fire-cannon using the ESP8266 Thing Dev Board!
MAG3110 Magnetometer Hookup Guide
October 24, 2016
Get started with the MAG3110 3-Axis Magnetometer and learn how to make your own digital compass that senses the Earth's magnetic fields.
Old Tutorials
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