Science Posts
What is Quadband?
We recently released the RTK Postcard, capable of quadband reception. Today we’re gonna talk about what quadband is, why multiband reception is great for accuracy, and what other products we have that can get you there.
A Breakthrough In Soft Robotics?
Researchers at Yale have been developing around soft robotics, stretching Arduinos into unbelievable shapes - some SparkFun products even made it into the mix.
A Technical Comparison of the RP2350 and RP2040 Chips
The launch of the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 marks a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi Pico.
NASA's Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Ends its Mission, but This is Just the Beginning
After three amazing years, and with parts purchased straight from SparkFun, the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter makes its final flight.
On The Shoulders of Giants
The human urges to make up stories and look up at the night sky are nothing new. You might be able to track stars or calculate orbits with your new limited edition Constellation Board, but what did astronomers do before computers? Join me on a journey back in time to find out how astronomy has evolved since ancient times!
ToF Explained: iToF and dToF
Let's go over what Time-of-Flight is and what the differences between iToF and dToF are.
University of Colorado Boulder Engineering Projects Expo 2022
We head to CU to see what cool projects the students are making for their final projects.
Breaking PCBs for Science
Nick sets out to learn everything about "mouse bite" breakaway tabs!
Remote Industrial VOC Sensor Using Ethernet
We are testing out how much soldering really changes air quality using the MicroMod Ethernet Function board and the MicroMod Environmental Function board!
GPS vs GNSS
So you’re wondering what the difference is between GPS and GNSS? Good news, you’re not alone and you’ve come to the right place! In this blog, we’ll lay out the similarities, differences, and how each will fit into your next project.