Tutorials

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

Understanding the Musical Instrument Digital Interface.

Using the MiniGen, SparkFun's Arduino Pro Mini signal generator shield

A hookup guide for the SparkFun Mini GPS Shield.

Get up and running quickly with this simple to use UV sensor.

How to use the MLX90614 or our SparkFun IR Thermometer Evaluation Board to take temperatures remotely, over short distances.

How to get started using the MMA8452Q 3-axis accelerometer -- a solid, digital, easy-to-use acceleration sensor.

In this tutorial, we will modify the 12V EL wire inverter to power the EL Sequencer/EL Escudo Dos off a single power supply.

Using WiFi to send sensor data from an ESP32 to a WiFi network and be able to read it from an IoT Dashboard from anywhere in the world.

Control LEDs based on your movement using an accelerometer! Make your LEDs breathe by fading in and out when laying on the floor, turn off the LEDs when moving to your side, or make the LEDs blink in a headstand!

Learn all about different kinds of motors and how they operate.

How to get your Arduino groovin' using the MP3 Player Shield.

Music Box Project based on the Dr. Who TARDIS.

Incorporate sound into your next project easily with the MP3 Trigger.

Getting started with the MPL3115A2 Pressure Sensor.

A basic guide to get started with the MPU-9150 9 Degrees of Freedom Breakout.

Get up and running with the MPU-9250 9-axis MEMS sensor.

Breakout of MS5803-14BA Pressure Sensor to measure the absolute pressure of the fluid around them to determine altitude, water depth, or any other tasks that require an accurate pressure reading. This includes air, water, and anything else that acts like a viscous fluid.

How to use the 74HC4051 multiplexer breakout to drive eight LEDs, read eight button inputs, or monitor eight potentiometers.

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!

Line of products to work with the MyoWare muscle sensor from Advancer Technologies.

Create your own Linking Book from the classic computer game, MYST

See the inner-workings of the new Nest Protect in this SparkFun Teardown.

See the inner-workings of the most advanced thermostat to hit the market, the Nest.