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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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ESPectre Human Detector for Feather

By Adafruit Industries

Detect human movement THROUGH WALLS using WiFi!

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Adding More SERCOM Ports for SAMD Boards

By SparkFun Electronics

SERCOM (Serial Communication) is a multiplexed serial configuration used on the SAMD21, SAMD51 and other boards. It allows you to select various serial functions for most of your pins.

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Creating Docker Instances

By Andrew Kazour

In this post, I will show how I made a static web server using Docker and Docker Compose.

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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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How to Create a Code Pipeline that Automatically Updates a Website

By Andrew Kazour

This article covers everything I used to build the code pipeline for the website!

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How to Make a Virtual Machine Environment

By Andrew Kazour

This post will go over the creation of a VM, setup, and all the needed software for a development environment that can theoretically run offline.

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Moonshine Voice Control on Raspberry Pi

By Adafruit Industries

Set up trigger phrases to carry out specified actions on your Raspberry Pi.

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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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Decoding Op-amp Datasheets, Input Bias Current

By Uzair Syed

If you think back to your electronics I (or maybe II) class, you'll remember one of the really important properties of a voltage amplifier is that it barely loads your input—that is to say, it has an infinite input impedance.