Latest SparkFun News Posts
Thirty Years of Test Controller Design Progression
Guest author Kelly Small shares his experience with the evolution of test controllers from the 1980s through today.
Friday Product Post: "Proximity" Centauri
This week we have a new Qwiic Proximity Sensor and a revision to the popular SIK for Photon!
Enginursday: The Maker Community IRL
With the world accessible in an instant these days, sometimes your local community goes by the wayside when looking for help or common interest.
Having Fun and VR Gaming with the Razor IMU
Some fun project ideas using the SparkFun 9DoF Razor IMU. We'll touch on how to send data over Bluetooth and how you might start to use the board to rig up your own VR headset.
Sphero Announces the New RVR KickStarter ( and SparkFun Gets to Hack It)
Our friends and neighbors at Sphero launched a successful KickStarter last week for their newest robot: the RVR. SparkFun is partnering with Sphero to 1) donate 50 RVRs to schools or organizations and 2) to design kits to extend its capabilities.
Friday Product Post: It's Time to Buzz the Tower!
A new Qwiic Transparent OLED HUD, as well as a Qwiic Joystick, are making their debut. We also have two new LiDAR modules!
Using Eagle Configuration Script Files: How to Make Eagle Yours
A quick guide to using and personalizing Eagle configuration script files to tailor settings to your needs.
Have You Seen HyperDisplay?
Introducing SparkFun's new microcontroller graphics library: HyperDisplay! What is it, why did we make it and how can I learn more about it? All your musings will be concluded right here, right now.
The MP3 Music Box
A beginner project utilizing the SparkFun Qwiic MP3 Trigger for two tired kiddos!