Projects Posts
CoreXY Chessboard: Electronics Meet Classic Chess
DigiKey takes advantage of the flexibility of the XRP Controller Board and turns it into an automatic magnetic chess board!
Cornell Duffield Engineering Students Demonstrate that XRP is Much More Than Just a Single Robot
In this video, we talk with Keegan, a Cornell Duffield Engineering Student, about how their team reimagined XRP as more than just a single robot. Their goal was to build projects that demonstrate that XRP is a true platform—one that can take on many shapes, sizes, and personalities.
The Translation Machine: Exploring Interspecies Sound with Honeybees
Artist and technologist Daric Gill has spent years building experiential sculptures that bridge biology, sound, and interactivity. His latest project — The Translation Machine — continues that exploration by creating an acoustic dialogue between humans, global environments, and Apis mellifera, the Western honeybee.
XRP Project: Adding Mecanum Wheels and How Mecanum Works
Mecanum wheels are fascinating - see how the XRP community has added Mecanum wheels to the XRP; we also reference some fun resources to learn more about Mecanum wheels - how they work and applications.
Smart Plant Care! Build a Qwiic Soil Moisture Sensor System
Have you ever wanted your plants to tell you how they're feeling? Check out this Qwiic Circuit Creation!
Halloween Hacking
Using up old e-waste to whip up the scariest thing I can think of for Halloween
XRP Design Challenge Winners!
We just wrapped up our design challenge on Printables and received 180 entries! Thanks to everyone who entered a project, we appreciate you all.
Hunt For Treasure With the Artemis Global Tracker
New tutorial alert! Follow along with UIUC engineering student Jameson Koonce as he creates a treasure hunting game with the Artemis Global Tracker.
Get Your Project Featured On SparkFun!
We know you busy bees have been making lots of cool projects behind the scenes. Check out our new project submission form, and fill it out to get a discount on your next order!
Display Distance Measurements On an OLED
Our newest tutorial will take your SparkFun Qwiic Ultrasonic Distance Sensor to the next level by adding a cool little OLED display.