Latest SparkFun News Posts

28 Jan

Wireless Bootloading

Checkout the new tutorial using the AVR ATmega168 with XBee wireless modules to create a very robust serial bootloader! We also posted a new GeoChron Blue GPS product, programmable oscillator, photocell, and a mux breakout.

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27 Jan

Helpful Clothing

A new jacket by Lynne Bruning aids the visually impaired with LilyPad.

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13 Jan

Power Supply Protection

What is the best way to protect electronics against reverse polarization?

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12 Jan

Snow!

We're a bit behind today because of the snow. Most departments are closed or running on short staff.

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8 Jan

Prologue to the Autonomous Competition: New UAVs!

New UAV development platforms, some useful cables, and a handful of other cool stuff!

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7 Jan

Live Classroom Stream Tonight

We're attempting to catchup with technology and broadcast the SparkFun Classroom. Wish us luck.

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23 Dec

Autonomous Vehicle Competition and A Bunch of New Products

SparkFun is putting on a contest to see who can drive around the building the fastest. We've also got a new low-cost gyro breakout and some ding/dent items for sale.

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18 Dec

End of the Year and X-Rays in Your Scotch Tape

Holiday Greetings from SparkFun, a new tutorial, and a couple other useful bits of information.

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11 Dec

UAVs and Giant Belt Buckles

New MP3 belt buckle tutorial and a handful of new products covering Uzebox open source game console, Arduino compatible Funnel I/O, Port-o-Rotary Blue (with Bluetooth? connection!), function generator and counter kits, and the new Arduino Ethernet Shield.

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