Latest SparkFun News Posts

1 Nov

Getting into Arduino as a Hobby

It's the question I see most in relation to Arduino: "How do I get into it?"

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31 Oct

Happy Halloween!

Halloween is made for makers. Whether your thing is an over-the-top, automated yard display, an amazing cosplay costume, or a beautifully carved pumpkin with an RGB LED light show emanating from it, this holiday lets us build things not because they're practical or necessary, but because they are fun!

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29 Oct

The Qwiic Sale is Coming to an End!

Save 15% on most Qwiic boards through Wednesday, 10/31.

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26 Oct

Friday Product Post: Sight in Stereo

Today we have a new stereo camera, an all-in-one sensor module, an absolute encoder, LEDs and a baseplate for your Raspberry Pi!

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25 Oct

Enginursday: Disembodied Doll-Head Lamp

I needed a positionable desk lamp and I had a bin full of heads on my desk. Add in Halloween, and I can now see what I'm soldering!

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24 Oct

Fun with NASA's Open Data Portal

Getting started with an API example using NASA's Near Earth Object Web Service

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23 Oct

Introducing "Old Machine Time Machine"

Love old gear? So do we! Here's a new video series to revel in all that's come before.

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22 Oct

DIY Halloween Tricks and/or Treats

Halloween is only a week away but there's still time to make one of these projects or costumes!

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19 Oct

Friday Product Post: Gator Aid

Three new gator:board ProtoSnaps for your micro:bit and a compact USB Logic Analyzer moves over from SparkX!

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18 Oct

Enginursday: Halloween Audio Tricks and Treats

Adding scary sounds to your haunted house (or front porch) used to be hard. These clever products make it easy. BOO!

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