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Debugging Electronics Be Like... Every person working with hardware has been there. You're convinced the hardware is broken... only to discover the problem was something simple all along. Get your own current sensor here: hubs.ly/Q04rxFyj0

Ready to build something awesome? The WPI XRP Medal Challenge is here — giving students, makers, and innovators a chance to experiment, create, and show off their robotics skills. Powered by: @sparkfun @Raspberry_Pi @xrpRobots @joeltelling @WPI @MakerIO

@DYungbauer It's rated for 10 meters, but in testing we've seen it far exceed that!

@sparkfun Nice find! How's the range vs classic Bluetooth?

#bluetooth Magic? Not Quite Pick up a BlueSMiRF v2 at hubs.ly/Q04rdhD10

On Teensy, const doesn't always mean what you might expect. It tells the compiler your data should not be modified, but it does not automatically mean the data will live only in flash. Learn how to store both your lookup table and its strings in flash. bit.ly/4fXhSc1

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Out 2D Barcode Scanner just got a big upgrade! The SparkFun 2D Barcode Scanner Breakout v2, featuring the DYscan DE2290D module and a 300,000‑pixel global shutter CMOS camera with the ability to scan over 30 barcode symbologies! Start scanning today - bit.ly/3TnaQUZ

The DataLogger just leveled up. With the latest v1.5.1 software update, collecting sensor data is even more plug-and-play. We have added support for four new auto-detectable boards, so you can drop them into your build and start logging immediately: bit.ly/4eZtJ7D

How do you protect a 3.3V microcontroller from faults in a 12V system? Most microcontroller projects start on a workbench. Some end up on a motorcycle doing 70 mph down the highway. Learn about protecting a Teensy from automotive LED strip faults at hubs.ly/Q04mz0lP0

@digikey Love this challenge! 🚀 The XRP is such a powerful platform for getting students building and coding real robots. Thanks for helping more makers discover it, @DigiKey!

Build Something Awesome: The WPI XRP Medal Challenge Is Here👇 digikey.com/en/maker/blogs… #Raspberrypi #Sparkfun #3DprintingNerd #XRP

What the heck is the difference between a Barcode, a QR Code, a Data Matrix, a PDF 417, and an Aztec Code?

@SparkPNT!!!

For years, we've been working to make high-precision GNSS technology more accessible. What started as experiments within SparkX eventually grew into its own family of products. Now, we're excited to announce the official launch of SparkPNT! Learn more at hubs.ly/Q04lKg180

Full Button ASMR 👇 hubs.ly/Q04lChZ30

We've been getting some pretty intense storms here in Colorado. The SparkFun Lightning Detector adds lightning detection to your next weather station to make sure you are aware of any potential hazardous weather heading your way. ⚡bit.ly/4uw8ujy⚡

Button ASMR anyone? In our newest video, we take a listen to each type of button in our catalog that clicks, which is a lot of buttons! We've also added the audio files to all of the product pages. bit.ly/4fG8pq1

How to install CH340 drivers on multiple operating systems Get started: digikey.com/en/maker/tutor… 📸@sparkfun

We've got a great deal of the week for you this week! Our MicroMod ESP32 Function Board is 63% off! Snag one (or a bunch) while the deal lasts! See the deal 🔽 bit.ly/49GYCMq

Have you seen our new MCP4725 Qwiic 12 Bit DAC Breakout? It provides true analog generation with non-volatile memory and straightforward I2C integration, ensuring your microcontroller can handle analog tasks efficiently and consistently. Check it all out! bit.ly/4awkRF7

Why Your USB Serial Data Looks Like Garbage When you’re wiring together fast embedded systems it’s easy to assume USB will “just work.” That assumption is exactly what led to a subtle bug: perfectly timed data turning into unreadable garbage. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04j4BPN0