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SparkFun Electronics provides open-source hardware, development boards, sensors, and educational kits to make electronics projects accessible for hobbyists, students, and prototypers.

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Électronique SparkFun is an online retail store and manufacturer that sells the components, tools, and tutorials needed to make electronics projects possible. Based in Boulder, Colorado, SparkFun advocates for open-source hardware and offers a vast catalog of breakout boards, microcontrollers, and sensor modules compatible with platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

Since its founding, the company has focused on making embedded electronics accessible to everyone, from beginners to professional engineers. In addition to hardware, SparkFun hosts an extensive library of hookup guides, datasheets, and project tutorials through their learning platform, supporting the 'Maker' community in building everything from robotics to IoT devices.

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sparkfun DIY Reaction Timer User Guide

13 février 2026
DIY Reaction Timer  Name: _______________________________ Date: ___________ Introduction Mental chronometry​ is the study of how fast humans react to different inputs. It takes a few hundred  milliseconds for the signal to get from your eyes,…

sparkfun DIY Temperature Probe Thermistor User Guide

13 février 2026
DIY Temperature Probe / Thermistor  Name: _______________________________ Date: ___________ Introduction A thermistor is a special type of resistor whose resistance varies significantly with temperature -- more  than standard resistors. In fact, most thermistors have a negative thermal…

sparkfun DIY Photogate Timer User Guide

13 février 2026
DIY Photogate Timer  Name: _______________________________ Date: ___________ Introduction The photogate is a fundamental tool to have in just about any physics or physical science classroom. A  photogate is essentially an IR LED transmit and receive pair separated by some distance - forming a gate. When the IR detector picks up an IR…

sparkfun DIY Light Sensor Instructions

13 février 2026
DIY Light Sensor Name: _______________________________ Date: ___________ Introduction This devices is called a photocell, or sometimes also called a light dependant resistor (LDR). The material is made from Cadmium Sulfide…

sparkfun Robot Physics Raw MotorSpeed User Guide

13 février 2026
Raw Motor Speed (No Load)  Name: ____________________ Date: ___________ Introduction According to the product information page, the “No Load” speed of the motors is 90 RPM (+/- 10 RPM). The motors are enclosed inside a 48:1 gearbox -- it is assumed that the 90 RPM is at the output of the gearbox / motor assembly. Let’s see if we can characterize the speed of these motors!…

sparkfun Characterizing Motors Drive Instructions

13 février 2026
Characterizing ​motors. drive ()​ part II  Name: _______________________________ Date: ___________ Introduction In the last investigation, we characterized the speed of the Red Bot as it pertains to the ​drive Power​. You came up…

sparkfun Characterizing Motors Drive Hookup Instructions

13 février 2026
sparkfun Characterizing Motors Drive Hookup Introduction The Qwiic Motor Driver takes all the great features of the Serial Controlled Motor Driver and mini-sizes them, adding Qwiic ports for plug-and-play functionality. Boasting the same…

Manuel d'utilisation du SparkFun GPS-26289 Dead Reckoning

13er mars 2025
Spécifications du GPS SparkFun 26289 pour la navigation à l'estime : Nom du produit : Oscillateur GNSS discipliné (GNSSDO) ; Modèle : SparkPNT GNSSDO ; Fabricant : SparkFun ; Antenne : Antenne de levé GNSS L1/L2/L5 ; Connectivité : Ethernet, USB-C ; Alimentation : Adaptateur secteur USB…

DIY Temperature Probe / Thermistor: A SparkFun Guide

Guide du projet
Explore how to build a DIY temperature probe using a 10K NTC thermistor and Arduino. This guide details thermistor principles, the Steinhart-Hart equation, and practical implementation for temperature sensing.

Raw Motor Speed (No Load) Investigation with RedBot

Guide d'expérimentation
Learn how to measure the no-load rotational speed of a RedBot motor using video analysis with the Tracker software. This guide details setup, data processing, and analysis for characterizing motor…

DIY Light Sensor Project Guide with Arduino

Guide du projet
Learn how to build a DIY light sensor using a photocell (LDR) and an Arduino. This SparkFun project guide covers circuit design, wiring, and example code for measuring light levels…

Guide de connexion du contrôleur CNC SparkFun Stepoko : alimenté par grbl

Guide de branchement
Guide de branchement détaillé pour la commande numérique 3 axes SparkFun Stepoko. Ce guide couvre la configuration matérielle, l'alimentation, les connexions des moteurs et des interrupteurs, le réglage du courant, la gestion thermique, la configuration du firmware grbl, l'étalonnage et l'utilisation du G-code universel.

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SparkFun Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter User Manual

8541715698 • 22er janvier 2026
Comprehensive user manual for the SparkFun Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter (Model 8541715698), providing setup, operating instructions, specifications, and troubleshooting guidance for interfacing 3.3V and 5V systems.

SparkFun Weather Meter Kit 15901 Instruction Manual

15901 • 26er décembre 2025
Comprehensive instruction manual for the SparkFun Weather Meter Kit (Model 15901), detailing assembly, operation of wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall sensors, and technical specifications.

Manuel d'utilisation du contrôleur servo USB 6 canaux Micro Maestro

1350 • 30 août 2025
Le Micro Maestro à six canaux place la barre très haut en matière de performances pour les contrôleurs de servomoteurs série grâce à des fonctionnalités telles qu'une interface USB native et un contrôle par script interne. Que vous recherchiez des performances élevées…

SparkFun support FAQ

Questions fréquentes concernant les manuels, l'enregistrement et l'assistance pour cette marque.

  • Where can I find instructions for my SparkFun kit?

    Detailed instructions, hookup guides, and datasheets for SparkFun products are available on their dedicated learning portal at learn.sparkfun.com.

  • Does SparkFun provide technical support?

    Yes, SparkFun offers technical support through their online forum and customer service contact forms. They also provide extensive documentation for troubleshooting.

  • What is the return policy for SparkFun products?

    SparkFun generally accepts returns for unmodified products within a specific window (often 30 days). Check their official 'Returns' page for the most current policy details.

  • Are SparkFun products open source?

    The majority of SparkFun's original products are Open Source Hardware (OSHW), meaning their schematics and design files are freely available for users to view and modify.