Compact microcontroller boards that fit into textiles or tiny enclosures give projects a programmable core without adding bulk, while USB‑based AVR programmers let firmware be loaded quickly from a PC. Simple two‑pin pigtail connectors provide reliable, solder‑free links to LED strips or other low‑signal lines, and slide switches offer straightforward on/off control for LEDs, buzzers or sensors. Integrated inertial‑measurement units with a standard I²C‑compatible interface deliver nine‑axis data for motion‑aware applications, and single‑output constant‑current LED drivers enable precise dimming of high‑power LEDs via PWM or analogue voltage. Low‑profile stepper drivers and 3.3 V Arduino‑compatible boards round out the range, giving developers flexible, dependable parts that slot into a wide variety of wearable, battery‑powered and automation projects.
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Easily and safely disconnect JST-PH batteries with the SparkFun JST Battery Removal Tool, saving your fingers and preventing damage to wires or connectors. More Details...
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The SparkFun Large Digit Driver is a chainable controller backpack that can be soldered directly to the back of our large 6.5" 7-segment displays. Large numerical displays are a great addition to any project where you want to be able to see information at a distance. More Details...
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When you're working with e-textiles you have a tendency to collect a lot of small parts: LilyPad boards bobbins needles...the tools of the trade. More Details...
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Our through-hole Simon Says Kit is a great beginner's kit and also a pretty fun toy. All components are through-hole making this kit a great place to start when you're learning to solder. More Details...
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The SparkFun LP55231 LED Driver Breakout is a self-contained solution for developing and deploying the nine-channel I2C LED controller. Remarkably simple the breakout is equipped primarily with just the LP55231 LED controller IC plus three RGB LEDs. More Details...
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The TLC5940 is a 16 channel PWM unit with 12 bit duty cycle control (0-4095) 6 bit current limit control (0-63) and a daisy chainable serial interface. This breakout board is a good way to take full advantage of this useful IC. More Details...
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Different parts sometimes use different voltage levels to communicate. This PCA9306 Level Translator can be the key to making different parts play nice. More Details...
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The SparkFun Line Follower Array is a long board consisting of eight IR sensors that have been configured to read as digital bits! We have designed the SparkFun Line Follower Arrays to follow a dark line of about ¾ inch width or smaller (spray paint or electrical tape) on a light background. More Details...
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This version of the QRE1113 breakout board features an easy-to-use analogue output which will vary depending on the amount of IR light reflected back to the sensor. More Details...
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If you need to charge LiPo batteries this simple charger will do just that and do it fast! The SparkFun LiPo Charger Basic is stripped down of all features and just does one thing well - charge 3.7V LiPo cells at a rate of 500mA. More Details...
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