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Adding More SERCOM Ports for SAMD Boards

By SparkFun Electronics

SERCOM (Serial Communication) is a multiplexed serial configuration used on the SAMD21, SAMD51 and other boards. It allows you to select various serial functions for most of your pins.

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SparkFun Qwiic RFID-IDXXLA Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The Qwiic RFID ID-XXLA is an I2C solution that pairs with the ID-LA modules: ID-3LA, the ID-12LA, or the ID-20LA, and utilizes 125kHz RFID chips. Using the product's interrupt pin, we'll discuss how to get, store, and compare unique RFID IDs.

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Wireless Gesture Controlled Robot

By SparkFun Electronics

Control the RedBot wirelessly based on the movement of your hand using an accelerometer and XBees!

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TPL5110 Nano Power Timer Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we'll discuss how the time is set with the on board six DIP switch and use a microcontroller to turn it off when a task is finished.

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SparkFun 9DoF IMU (ICM-20948) Breakout Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

In this hookup guide, we'll connect our sensor up to our Esp32 Thing Plus microcontroller and run a of quick (Qwiic) example to get you up and running with this fantastic board!

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Pi Servo pHAT (v2) Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun Pi Servo pHAT provides your Raspberry Pi with 16 PWM channels that can be controlled over I2C. These channels are broken out in a header combination that is perfect for connecting servo motors.

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PCA9306 Logic Level Translator Hookup Guide (v2)

By SparkFun Electronics

The PCA9306 is a dual bi-directional voltage translator for the I2C-bus and SMBus. It works at a range of voltages between 1.2V and 5.0V and doesn't require a direction pin to function. This is a great board for shifting voltages between sensors and your microcontroller.

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SparkFun PIR Breakout Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

Looking to add some motion detection to a project you are working on? The SparkFun PIR Breakout - 170uA (EKMC4607112K) and SparkFun PIR Breakout - 1uA (EKMB1107112) might be just the thing!

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Qwiic Pro Micro USB-C (ATmega32U4) Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we'll check out the updated Qwiic Pro Micro and go through a few examples to get you started!

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SparkFun Qwiic Button Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

These breakouts eliminate nearly all the inconvenience of using buttons by converting everything to an easy-to-use I2C connection using the Qwiic Interface.

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Temperature Sensor Comparison

By SparkFun Electronics

This article will compare a few of the more popular ones we carry.‎

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3D Printed Illuminated Wand Prop

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we will learn about how to create a theatrical prop for a performance by 3D printing a wand and adding an LED.