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SparkFun Spooktacular – News – SparkFun Electronics
Happy Halloween! Celebrate with us be learning about a few spooky science and math phenomena. by [redacted] October 31, 2024 5:37 pm UTC 1 Favorited Favorite 1 Happy Halloween! In honor of today’s holiday, we thought we’d do a roundup of a few spooky (or just downright strange) things in science, math and technology. From…
Application For Maker Faire Rome 2024: Deadline June 20th – Open Electronics
Learn More About the Ideas, Makers + Projects at Maker Faire Rome 2024 Developing a multitude of technologies for the sustainability of the planet and for environmental care is imperative today. The depletion of natural resources and the need to conserve what remains have brought technological innovation into our lives, especially at events and expositions…
A Technical Comparison of the RP2350 and RP2040 Chips – News
The launch of the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 marks a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi Pico. by Blade November 13, 2024 4:30 pm UTC 8 Favorited Favorite 0 Back in August, Raspberry Pi launched the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 with the onboard RP2350 microcontroller. At the same time, SparkFun came out with…
Elettronici Entusiasti: Inspiring Makers at Maker Faire Rome 2024 – Open Electronics
Maker Faire Rome 2024 is ready to amaze the public with an extraordinary showcase of ingenuity and technological innovation, thanks to the Elettronici Entusiasti. This collective of passionate creators, through their YouTube channels and technical expertise, has captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of followers. Their mission? To rekindle interest in electronics, making, and…
A Cornucopia of New Products – RP2350, Quadband GNSS, Compute Modules, and More! – News
It’s a special Wednesday Product Post here at SparkFun and we have many new products to be thankful for! Favorited Favorite 0 No, your eyes aren’t lying to you, it’s a Special Wednesday Product Post here at SparkFun Electronics! Since it’s Thanksgiving tomorrow here in the US, we decided to push up our normal weekly…
UNO Rev3 or UNO R4? Choosing the perfect Arduino for your project | Arduino Blog
The Arduino UNO is legendary among makers, and with the release of the UNO R4 in 2023, the family gained a powerful new member. But with two incredible options, which UNO should you pick for your project? Here’s a breakdown of what makes each board shine, depending on your needs, skills, and goals. Why the…
How to Control NeoPixel Installations via Wi-Fi Using Fishino and NodeMCU with Python – Open Electronics
We create NeoPixel light installations with Fishino and NodeMCU controlled via Wi-Fi from a PC or Raspberry Pi using a Python library. A few years ago, the American company Adafruit Industries transformed the LED market by introducing NeoPixels, RGB LEDs that incorporate their own controller in a single package. Adafruit aimed to simplify LED management…