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LIDAR-Lite v3 Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The LIDAR-Lite Series - the v3 and v3HP - are compact optical distance measurement sensors, which are ideal for drones and unmanned vehicles.

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Qwiic Twist Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The Qwiic Twist is a digital RGB encoder, also known as a continuously rotating knob that is read and controlled over I2C.

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RedBoard Qwiic Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun RedBoard Qwiic is the newest edition of the Arduino-compatible development platforms it is designed to be an easy-to-use learning platform for coding, physical computing, and project prototyping.

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RedBoard Turbo Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

If you're ready to step up your Arduino game from older 8-bit/16MHz microcontrollers, the RedBoard Turbo is an awesome alternative.

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Qwiic Joystick Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun Qwiic Joystick combines the convenience of the Qwiic connection system and an analog joystick that feels reminiscent of the thumbstick from a PlayStation 2 controller.

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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

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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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.