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Qwiic Proximity Sensor (VCNL4040) Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The Qwiic Proximity Sensor is a simple IR presence and ambient light sensor utilizing the VCNL4040. This sensor is excellent for detecting if something has appeared in front of the sensor; detecting objects qualitatively up to 20cm away.

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SparkFun Qwiic RFID-IDXXLA Hookup Guide

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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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SparkFun GPS Breakout (ZOE-M8Q and SAM-M8Q) Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun ZOE-M8Q and SAM-M8Q are simple GNSS receivers with different antenna configurations. They both have a 2.5m horizontal accuracy!

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LED Gumball Machine

By SparkFun Electronics

Do you need an LED? The answer is always yes. But what if you need one right now? Build yourself an LED gumball machine and never run out again!

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SAMD51 Thing Plus Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

This tutorial aims to familiarize you with the new SAMD51 Thing Plus and help you get started using it.

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How to Install CH340 Drivers

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install CH340 drivers on multiple operating systems if you need.

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Qwiic Atmospheric Sensor (BME280) Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The Qwiic Atmospheric Sensor (BME280) is an updated board revision of our Atmospheric Sensor Breakout- BME280 to make it Qwiic compatible.

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DIY Ambient Light Indicator

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we’ll walk through how to use the SparkFun Ambient Light Sensor - VEML7700 (Qwiic) to accurately detect the brightness of your surroundings.

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SparkFun GPS Dead Reckoning NEO-M8U Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The u-blox NEO-M8U is a powerful GPS units that takes advantage of untethered dead reckoning (UDR) technology for navigation.

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SparkFun Humidity Sensor Breakout - SHTC3 (Qwiic) Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

Looking to keep a log of the climate in your greenhouse, create a humidor control system or want to track temperature and humidity data for a weather station project? The SparkFun Humidity Sensor Breakout - SHTC3 (Qwiic) may be the perfect option for you!

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SparkFun Environmental Sensor Breakout - BME68x (Qwiic) Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun Environmental Sensor - BME680 (Qwiic) is a breakout for the 4-in-1 BME680 gas sensor from Bosch. The BME680 combines a gas sensor with temperature, humidity and barometric pressure sensing for a complete environmental sensor in a single package.

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SparkFun Qwiic MicroPressure Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

Pressure sensors are used in a wide range of applications. You can find them in the medical field , industrial uses, and have a wide range of consumer uses.