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Product Showcase: SparkFun RTK Facet
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SparkFun RedBoard Qwiic: sparkfun.com/products/15123
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SparkFun Cryptographic Co-Processor Breakout: sparkfun.com/products/18077
SparkFun NanoBeacon Board: sparkfun.com/products/21327
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SparkFun Thing Plus Matter MGM240P: sparkfun.com/products/20270
Raspberry Pi 5: sparkfun.com/products/23551
Product mentioned SparkFun RTK mosaic-X5: sparkfun.com/products/23748
You can learn more here: learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/what-is-gps-rtk
Product mentioned SparkFun RTK mosaic-X5: sparkfun.com/products/23748
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SparkFun IoT RedBoard - ESP32 Development Board: sparkfun.com/products/19177
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SparkFun Pro Micro RP2350: sparkfun.com/products/24870
SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3: sparkfun.com/products/24408
SparkFun ESP32 Qwiic Pro Mini: sparkfun.com/products/23386
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Raspberry Pi 5: sparkfun.com/products/23551
The SparkFun Indoor Air Quality Sensor - SCD41, SEN55 (Qwiic) combines two excellent indoor air quality sensors, the SCD41 and SEN55 from Sensirion™. These sensors provide a comprehensive indoor air quality sensor that measures CO2, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), particulate matter (PM1.0, 2.5, 4, and 10), temperature, and relative humidity.
Products mentioned:
SparkFun RedBoard Qwiic: sparkfun.com/products/15123
SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3: sparkfun.com/products/24408
Raspberry Pi Pico W: sparkfun.com/products/20173
Raspberry Pi 5: sparkfun.com/products/23551
Products mentioned:
SparkFun RedBoard Qwiic: sparkfun.com/products/15123
SparkFun Thing Plus ESP32-S3: sparkfun.com/products/24408
SparkFun Thing Plus Matter MGM240P: sparkfun.com/products/20270
Raspberry Pi Pico W: sparkfun.com/products/20173
Raspberry Pi 5: sparkfun.com/products/23551
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SparkFun Thing Plus - RA6M5: sparkfun.com/products/24243
SparkFun Thing Plus - NINA-B306: sparkfun.com/products/20854
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SparkFun Thing Plus - NINA-B306: sparkfun.com/products/20854
Find the product video here:
Find the Hookup Guide with the examples here: docs.sparkfun.com/SparkFun_Thing_Plus_NORA-W306/introduction
Learn how to find the current draw for your board in this video with Rob.
Example 7: Deep Sleep and Blink
In this example, we will show how to set your board in deep sleep, blink the user LED as an indicator, and then go back into power saving mode.
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SparkFun CAN-BUS Shield: sparkfun.com/products/13262
SparkFun OBD-II UART: sparkfun.com/products/9555
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SparkFun DeadOn RTC Breakout - DS3234: sparkfun.com/products/10160
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SparkFun Indoor Air Quality Sensor - ENS160 (Qwiic): sparkfun.com/products/20844
SparkFun Environmental Sensor - BME688 (Qwiic): sparkfun.com/products/19096
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SparkFun LoRa Thing Plus - expLoRaBLE: sparkfun.com/products/17506
Our Qwiic line that utilizes it: sparkfun.com/qwiic
Students assembled their XRP robot from SparkFun and completed a set of experiments, ranging from learning how to maneuver their robot, to using sensors. Students participated in group activities to design, build, and demonstrate their own robot projects.
Upon completion of this course, students understood complex robot motion, sensing and control as well as experience with mechanical and electrical design and construction of this unique robot.
Get your robot here: sparkfun.com/products/22230
The SparkFun RP2350 Pro Micro provides a powerful development platform in SparkFun's compact Pro Micro form factor, built around the RP2350 from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. This board uses the updated Pro Micro form factor. It includes a USB-C connector, Qwiic connector, WS2812B addressable RGB LED, Boot and Reset buttons, resettable PTC fuse, and PTH and castellated solder pads.
The SparkFun Thing Plus - NORA-W306 is a Feather form-factor development board equipped with the u-blox NORA-W306 module. The module contains a Realtek RTL8720DF, which has an integrated single-chip low-power dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Wireless LAN (WLAN) and Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE 5.3) communication microcontroller. It also consists of a dual processor core: Arm Cortex-M33 and Cortex-M23. To complement the module's low-power options, we've optimized components and added the ability to depower all subsystems to conserve as much power as possible for remote battery-powered applications.
Designed and manufactured in Boulder, Colorado, USA, the SparkFun RTK EVK (Evaluation Kit) is the perfect development platform for your fixed or mobile high-precision positioning and navigation needs. Regarding connectivity, the SparkFun RTK EVK has it all: WiFi / Bluetooth®, Ethernet and LTE cellular! We called it the EVK (Evaluation Kit) as it truly covers all the options: L1 + L2 RTK GNSS, with L-Band correction built-in if needed, running on an agile processor with memory to spare!
The SparkFun Qwiic Ultrasonic Distance Sensor, a user-friendly upgrade to the popular HC-SR04 sensor, offers non-contact distance measurement from 2cm to 400cm with an accuracy of 3mm. This sensor is designed to seamlessly integrate with the Qwiic ecosystem for I2C communication, making it a breeze to add to your existing projects and daisy-chain with other Qwiic components from SparkFun.
Learn more here: sparkfun.com/news/10734
Combine 3D Printing and Robotics for a chance to win prizes and fame on the SparkFun blog.
Are you passionate about robotics and 3D printing? Then it’s your time to shine and have some fun with the new contest in collaboration with SparkFun: Experiential Robotics Challenge! This contest is calling on all makers, designers, and geeks to create 3D printable modifications, expansions, or accessories for the XRP Robotics kit.
Through Onocoy, you can earn crypto rewards by operating your own base station with our mosaic-x5. Learn how here!
Onocoy's website: onocoy.com
Walkthrough guide: docs.onocoy.com/documentation/quick-start-guides/mine-rewards
The SparkFun Qwiic Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor empowers you to elevate your robot's navigation capabilities with exceptional precision and streamlined integration. This compact, all-in-one sensor leverages the power of the PAA5160E1 chip from PixArt Imaging Inc., delivering accurate dual-axis motion data across various hard floor surfaces. But that's not all! This sensor boasts a powerful built-in 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and an onboard microcontroller that performs real-time sensor fusion and tracking algorithms.
Connect anything and everything with WiFi and Bluetooth, from simple sensors to AI-powered projects. Take a look below at all of the EspressIf options SparkFun provides.
00:00 Intro
01:01 Footprints
02:15 ESP32-32U/UE
04:14 ESP32-C3
05:18 ESP32-C6
06:49 ESP32-DA
08:19 ESP32-PICO
10:05 ESP32-S2
12:11 ESP32-S3
14:19 Outro
Join us on a unique tech adventure where we attempt to create a SparkFun product using only AI tools, including ChatGPT. Discover the highs and lows of relying solely on artificial intelligence for development. This video explores the current capabilities of AI and its future potential in product design and video capabilities.
Did ChatGPT write this title and description? Absolutely. Kind of the point of this video. It is a great tool, but more of a starting point for now. Don't rely too heavily on it and make sure to always review everything for errors.
The SparkFun M7E Hecto Simultaneous RFID Reader simplifies reading UHF RFID tags (EPCglobal Gen 2) with its powerful M7E-HECTO module by JADAK©. This improved version builds upon the popular M6E reader by offering easier connectivity and enhanced features.
Tilt Compensation Walkthrough: youtu.be/gJyWOUiZ-bg
The RTK Torch is the latest and greatest generation RTK product from SparkFun Electronics and is your one-stop shop for high precision geolocation and GIS needs. We compiled our wish list and got it all: tri-band reception, tilt compensation, and a built-in LoRa radio, all protected inside of a water proof housing.
The SparkFun Mini Stepper Motor Driver empowers you to control bipolar stepper motors with ease and precision. This compact driver, measuring just 0.6in. by 0.8in. with breadboard-friendly 0.1in. pin spacing, shines in space-constrained projects and prototyping applications. Getting started is a breeze thanks to our comprehensive Arduino Library, which boasts 10 examples to guide you through the process. Furthermore, you achieve unmatched control over your motor's movement with high-resolution capabilities down to 1/128th of a step.
SparkFun RTK Torch Product Showcase: youtu.be/HCg9rD4FEdA?si=V9vdwue7bR1WEnoB
Find the product here: sparkfun.com/products/25662
Learn how the tilt compensation works on the SparkFun RTK Torch!
Get a more in-depth video here: youtu.be/JNaLqqTvtLs
Tilt Compensation Walkthrough: youtu.be/gJyWOUiZ-bg
The RTK Torch is the latest and greatest generation RTK product from SparkFun Electronics and is your one-stop shop for high precision geolocation and GIS needs. We compiled our wish list and got it all: tri-band reception, tilt compensation, and a built-in LoRa radio, all protected inside of a water proof housing.
It's time to supercharge your next project with the SparkFun RA6M5 Thing Plus! Clocking in at 200MHz, the RA6M5 is a high-performance microcontroller from Renesas that is perfect for real-time applications. This translates to smooth responsiveness, lightning-fast data processing, and the ability to handle complex calculations – perfect for bringing your creations to life!
The familiar Feather-footprint and Qwiic connector makes it easy to connect the RA6M5 Thing Plus to a wide range of sensors and accessories with a simple plug-and-play approach. Thanks to the 2MB of built-in Flash memory and a convenient microSD card slot, you'll also have ample space for your code and data.
The RA6M5 Thing Plus isn't just powerful; it's versatile, too, because it's built for both ease of use and advanced applications.
Forget ultrasonic and infrared sensors; the SparkFun Qwiic Pulsed Coherent Radar Sensor - Acconeer XM125 brings powerful 60 GHz radar technology to your projects. This sensor isn't limited to surface detection; it can see through walls, cabinets, and even pockets (depending on the material), making it perfect for unique applications. Measure distances with millimeter precision, detect motion, the speed of an object, or even gestures!
The SparkFun GNSS L1/L5 Breakout - NEO-F10N, SMA is a standard precision GNSS board with meter-level positional accuracy. The NEO-F10N uses the L1/L5 bands instead of the more commonly seen L1/L2 bands. Utilizing the L5 band, the NEO-F10N delivers improved performance under challenging urban environments. The L5 signals fall within the protected ARNS (aeronautical radio navigation service) frequency band, leading to less RF interference.
MyoWare 2.0 product video: youtu.be/d1oUHqPa35I
The MyoWare® 2.0 Wireless Shield is designed to take in readings from the MyoWare 2.0 Muscle Sensor and wirelessly transmit sensor data with the ESP32-WROOM! This shield also includes a built-in LiPo battery to remotely power the muscle sensor and the ESP32 module. The Wireless Shield is equipped with snap connectors and low-profile pogo pins on the board, so you can easily stack it on the top side of the MyoWare 2.0 Muscle Sensor. Simply select a Power Source and flip the power switch to the ON position to give the sensor all the power it needs to work its myoelectric magic.
CES is more than just a global stage for innovation—it's a golden opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and forge partnerships that can elevate your projects to new heights. We dove into CES, navigated the vast event for current and potential partners, and utilized these relationships for collaborative success.
Special thanks to @Digidotcom , @boschglobal , @ublox , and @BuildWithBlues
Learn more here: sparkfun.com/news/9810
The Digi XBee Sensor Lab demo gets beyond the basics and showcases eight use cases, including connected agriculture, access control, and asset tracking, leveraging Qwiic sensors and Digi Remote Manager. Special thanks to @Digidotcom at @CES for showcasing these!
Learn more here: sparkfun.com/news/9810
The Digi XBee Sensor Lab demo gets beyond the basics and showcases eight use cases, including connected agriculture, access control, and asset tracking, leveraging Qwiic sensors and Digi Remote Manager. Special thanks to @Digidotcom at @CES for showcasing these!
Inspired by my cats going after my plants, I created a water-spraying cat deterrent using the STHS34PF80 to create a cat presence and motion detector.
The SparkFun Qwiic Buzzer adds simple beeps and buzzes to your projects via I2C Make some noises to alert you when something interesting (or urgent) happens. Simply connect a Qwiic cable and load up some pre-written code to an Arduino to start making noises!
The Digi XBee Sensor Lab demo gets beyond the basics and showcases eight use cases, including connected agriculture, access control, and asset tracking, leveraging Qwiic sensors and Digi Remote Manager.
SparkFun Qwiic Pocket ESP32-C6 Development Board:
youtu.be/pOZyr7VtSaI
sparkfun.com/products/22925
Packed with cutting-edge technology and housed in a compact, user-friendly footprint, the SparkFun ESP32-C6 Thing Plus empowers your wireless creations like never before. At its heart lies the powerful ESP32-C6 WROOM-1-N16 module from Espressif™, boasting a RISC-V single-core processor, more than enough flash memory, and a diverse selection of wireless connectivity options. Dive into the realms of 2.4 GHz WiFi 6, Bluetooth® 5.3, Zigbee and Thread (802.15.4), unlocking a world of possibilities for your projects.
In 2003, CU student Nate Seidle blew a power supply in his dorm room and, in lieu of a way to order easy replacements, decided to start his own. Since then, SparkFun has been committed to sustainably helping our world achieve electronics literacy from our headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. No matter your vision, SparkFun's products and resources are designed to make the world of electronics more accessible. In addition to over 2,000 open source components and widgets, SparkFun offers curriculum, training and online tutorials designed to help demystify the wonderful world of embedded electronics. We're here to help you start something.
Designed and manufactured in Boulder, Colorado, USA, the SparkFun RTK mosaic-X5 is the perfect solution for your high-precision positioning and navigation needs. Based on the multi-constellation, multi-frequency, L1/L2/L5-ready mosaic-X5 from Septentrio, this is our most advanced RTK product to date.