Tutorials

An introduction to matrix scanning, using the SparkFun 4x4 Button Pad.

Make your own cackling apple head witch to scare all of the trick or treaters this Halloween!

A basic introduction to working with the CAN-Bus shield.

An easy and Qwiic way to add capacitive touch to any of your projects using the CAP1203! In this guide, we go over how to connect and set up your Capacitive Touch Slider so you can start playing with it right away.

Learn how to identify and use a variety of capacitors using the SparkFun Capacitor Kit.

Learn about all things capacitors. How they're made. How they work. How they look. Types of capacitors. Series/parallel capacitors. Capacitor applications.

This tutorial shows you how to get data from a CCS811 breakout board with the I2C interface.

Sense various environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, eCO2 and tVOCs with the CCS811 and BME280 combo breakout board.

Add a global cellular module to your MicroMod project with the SparkFun Cellular Function Board - Blues Wireless Notecarrier. With this Function board you can not only send data to and from your MicroMod project, you can even update the firmware on the STM32 MicroMod Processor.

How to assemble and use the Cherry MX Switch Breakout, allowing you to turn a matrix of mechanical switches into a full-size keyboard!

Not sure which LilyPad Arduino is right for you? We'll discuss the features of each and help you decide.

Examining the diverse world of Arduino boards and understanding the differences between them before choosing one for a project.

Modify a simple desk lamp to respond to a double clap (or other sharp noise) using parts from the SparkFun Inventor's Kit v4.0.

Use computer vision to detect faces and project images on top of them.

A simple guide for configuring the PATH variable on Win 10, Mac OSX, and Linux systems.

Send serial data from Arduino to Processing and back - even at the same time!

Connect your Thing Plus Matter board to a Google Nest Hub, as well as the Google Home app, and set up as a light device!

An overview of the different protocols that can be used for the development of Internet of Things (IoT)-based projects.

Connectors are a major source of confusion for people just beginning electronics. The number of different options, terms, and names of connectors can make selecting one, or finding the one you need, daunting. This article will help you get a jump on the world of connectors.

In this article, we share our recent advancements in quality control. Along with making our tests more thorough, we have also made them more efficient and robust.

How to use the SparkFun Continuous Rotation Servo Trigger with continuous rotation servos, without any programming!

A guide for how to get started with the Copernicus II GPS module.

A basic hook-up guide for the CP2102 Breakout Board.

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