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Processor Interrupts with Arduino

By SparkFun Electronics

What is an interrupt? There is a method by which a processor can execute its normal program while continuously monitoring for some kind of event, or interrupt.

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RedBoard Qwiic Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun RedBoard Qwiic is the newest edition of the Arduino-compatible development platforms it is designed to be an easy-to-use learning platform for coding, physical computing, and project prototyping.

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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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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 Install CH340 Drivers

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install CH340 drivers on multiple operating systems if you need.

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SparkFun ProDriver and Mini Stepper Motor Driver Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

SparkFun ProDriver and Mini Stepper Motor Driver utilize the latest TC78H670FTG stepper motor driver from Toshiba. With two different methods for control (serial communication or clock-in stepping) this is a great option for your next project that requires precise motor control.

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Fading with the MOSFET Power Switch and Buck Regulator

By SparkFun Electronics

This tutorial will guide you through using the SparkFun MOSFET Power Switch and Buck Regulator (Low-Side) with your Arduino projects.

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LiPo Fuel Gauge (MAX1704X) Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun LiPo Fuel Gauge - MAX17043 connects your LiPo battery to your project and uses a sophisticated algorithm to detect the relative state of charge and direct A/D measurement of battery voltage.

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Audio Codec Breakout - WM8960 Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun Audio Codec Breakout - WM8960 is a low power, high quality stereo codec with 1W Stereo Class D speaker drivers and headphone drivers.

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Analog MEMS Microphone (VM2020) Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun Analog MEMS Microphone Breakout makes it easy to work with the Vesper VM2020 analog microphone. The VM2020 is an ultra-high Acoustic Overload Point (AOP), high dynamic range, differential analog output piezoelectric MEMS microphone.

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SparkFun ProDriver Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

With up to 1/128 stepping resolution and two methods for control this tutorial will walk through how to add precise motor control to you next project.

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APA102 Addressable LED Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The APA102C addressable LEDs employ a 2-wire communication protocol consisting of a clock and data line.