Tutorial Posts

27 Jun

Getting Started with Python on the Raspberry Pi

A new tutorial to help beginners control hardware with Python.

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15 Mar

Raspberry Pi Tutorial Roundup

We work with the Raspberry Pi pretty often here, and with a new version releasing we thought it would be a good time to gather our best tutorials and a few good add-ons.

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8 Feb

Enginursday: Prototype Wearable LED Dance Harness

My experiences exploring wearables for dancers performing a choreographed piece.

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19 Oct

Enginursday: SparkFun Troubleshooting Tips

Not working as expected? Luckily, we have a tutorial about where to start looking and will explore a few general troubleshooting tips that frequently come up in SparkFun’s technical support department!

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3 Jul

Resources for Your Best Fourth of July Ever

You can't have fireworks without a spark. Or fun.

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20 Feb

Adventures in Science: How to Use Calipers

A set of calipers can be an incredibly useful tool for precisely measuring the distance between objects.

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13 Feb

Adventures in Science: How to Use an Oscilloscope

Staring at the multitude of buttons, switches and knobs on the face of an oscilloscope can be daunting. For this "Adventures in Science," we show you how to take basic measurements with an oscilloscope.

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6 Feb

Adventures in Science: How to Use a Bench Power Supply

Looking to upgrade your workshop or mad science lab with more power? Here's how to get started with benchtop power supplies.

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9 Jan

Adventures in Science: How to Use a Multimeter

Just getting into electronics or want a refresher on digital multimeter basics? We've got you covered.

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21 Dec

The Great Algorithm Solution of 2016

A new tutorial from our challenge winner!

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