Tutorials

Learn how to program in Arduino with the LilyPad Development Board. This guide includes 11 example activities that use the pre-wired LilyPad boards on the LilyPad Development Board.

How to hook up the LilyPad Light Sensor as well as some project ideas and example code.

The SparkFun Inventor's Kit for MicroView follows our tried and true inventor's kit model, bringing you 11 simple yet fun experiments to introduce you to the SparkFun MicroView.

How to assemble the SparkFun MIDI Shield, plus several example projects.

SparkFun has two boards using the BC127; here's what you need to know to use them.

A hookup guide to get you started with the RN-52 Audio Bluetooth Module Breakout Board.

Let's take the same examples from the ArduBlock-based Digital Sandbox guide, and implement them using Arduino code.

How to connect and use the SparkFun ZX Distance and Gesture Sensor with an Arduino.

How to take a solar powered pathway light from a hardware store and make it into a crude soil moisture sensor.

Everything you need to setup a circuit using ELastoLite super flexible EL Panels from Oryon Technologies.

The Spectacle system is designed to help those without electronics or programming experience integrate electronics into projects.

This tutorial goes over the how to assemble the Chibitronics' Chibi Chip programmable microcontroller with the Chibi Clip to add more functionality to your paper circuits! Start programming your Chibi Chip by writing code (block-based and text-based) in a browser-based code editor and then transmit code through sound to your board!

Craft your own paper circuit holiday greeting using the LEDs, a Chibi Chip, Love to Code!

Learn how to use a blower and thin sheet plastic to create designs that change shape and volume!

A quick tutorial to show you how to add LEDs to gift or holiday bags or boxes.

Craft a glowing card for friends and family this holiday season with paper circuits - no soldering required!

Craft a paper circuit pop up card with a cycling RGB LED, battery, and copper tape.

Light up your love with paper circuits - no soldering required!

Craft an illuminated butterfly pop up card with copper tape, two LEDs, and a battery.

Light up your dad's day with this electronic pop-up card!

This quick craft project shows you how to create a circuit using copper tape instead of wire to light up an LED and make a wearable piece of e-craft art.

Learn about the benefits of balanced signal transmission, and how to apply the THAT InGenius and OutSmarts breakouts.

A fun project that uses a Raspberry Pi and a custom Java app to create your own sound visualizer using a RGB LED matrix.

Create an innocuous-looking USB stick with an Arduino Pro Micro and a 3D printed case that moves your mouse pointer randomly every few seconds. Sure to anger your coworkers and friends!