Tutorial Posts

2 Dec

Calibrating Your Odometry Sensor with Arduino and Python

Today, we take a look at calibrating your SparkFun Qwiic Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor (or "OTOS") with Arduino and Python Examples.

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20 Nov

Get More Than Expected Out Of Your SparkFun Alphanumeric Displays

Alphanumeric displays are a great way to share information, give your project more illumination, and catch the eye. But they may be even more versatile than you even imagined.

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15 Oct

Using SparkFun's Simultaneous RFID Readers for Multiple Readings

In our newest tutorial, we'll show you how to set up the SparkFun Simultaneous RFID Reader to take multiple, if not nearly unlimited, RFID readings simultaneously!

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10 Oct

Using the SparkFun MOSFET Power Switch and Buck Regulator to Fade LEDs

Our newest tutorial will guide you through using the SparkFun MOSFET Power Switch and Buck Regulator (Low-Side) with your Arduino projects!

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5 Sep

How to Accurately Measure CIE Color Space Values

In our newest tutorial, we show you how to use the Tristimulus Color Sensor to detect colors!

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2 Jul

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.

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4 Apr

Adding Computer Visions to the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP), a Tutorial from Shawn Hymel

Recently published on DigiKey's maker.io, Shawn Hymel extends the capability of the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) by adding the Coral Dev Board Micro to enable object detection.

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19 Sep

Pete's Super Headphones

SparkFun's resident audiophile Pete Lewis has been hard at work for a long time developing his own pair of customized headphones. His newest tutorial will guide you through how to build your own headphones with ambient microphones.

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5 Jul

Extending the Reach of Data Logging

SparkFun CTO Kirk Benell provides a high-level introduction to the SparkFun DataLogger IoT, outlining the major functionality the product provides. Learn here about its interactive menu, next-level software, and what you need to know to get started.

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27 Jun

New Video: Unlocking High-Precision RTK Positioning

We've just released a guide to connecting to UNAVCO reference stations so you can follow along step-by-step!

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