Electronics and STEM

The SparkFun ADXL313 Breakout is a low power, high resolution (up to 13-bits) 3-axis accelerometer for measurement up to ±4g. This breakout measures the static acceleration of gravity in...

The SparkFun ADXL313 Breakout is a low power, high resolution (up to 13-bits) 3-axis accelerometer for measurement up to ±4g. This breakout measures the static acceleration of gravity in tilt-sensing applications, as well as dynamic acceleration resulting from motion or shock. Digital output data is formatted as 16-bit two's complement and is accessible through the on-board Qwiic connectors (I2C) or SPI. The ADXL313 Breakouts high resolution and low noise enable resolution of inclination...

It's time to start utilizing the superior magnetometer, and what better way than to throw it onto an easy-to-use breakout board? The SparkFun MLX90393 Magnetometer Breakout is a triple-axis magnetic...

It's time to start utilizing the superior magnetometer, and what better way than to throw it onto an easy-to-use breakout board? The SparkFun MLX90393 Magnetometer Breakout is a triple-axis magnetic sensor board capable of sensing very small fields, while still behaving as one would expect during saturation in larger fields (like a nearby magnet). The MLX90393 breakout can be used as a compass sensor but also works well as a non-contact controller, a flow meter with a magnetic impeller, or a...

"This is a breakout board for InvenSense’s ITG-3200, a groundbreaking triple-axis, digital output MEMS gyroscope. The ITG-3200 features three 16-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) for...

"This is a breakout board for InvenSense’s ITG-3200, a groundbreaking triple-axis, digital output MEMS gyroscope. The ITG-3200 features three 16-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) for digitizing the gyro outputs, a user-selectable internal low-pass filter bandwidth, and a Fast-Mode I2C (400kHz) interface. Additional features include an embedded temperature sensor and a 2% accurate internal oscillator. The ITG-3200 can be powered at anywhere between 2.1 and 3.6V. For power supply...

If you need to charge LiPo batteries, this simple charger will do just that, and do it fast! The SparkFun USB LiPo Charger is a basic charging circuit that allows you to charge 3.7V LiPo cells at a...

If you need to charge LiPo batteries, this simple charger will do just that, and do it fast! The SparkFun USB LiPo Charger is a basic charging circuit that allows you to charge 3.7V LiPo cells at a rate of 500mA or 100mA. It is designed to charge single-cell Li-Ion or Li-Polymer batteries. The board incorporates a charging circuit, status LED, selectable solder jumper for 500mA or 100mA charging current, external LED footprint, USB input, two pre-installed JST connectors for SYS OUT and BATT...

We have no idea what USB device you are hooking up to, but if you want to access the microUSB port on something, you might want this. We broke out all 5 pins with a vertical microUSB connector for...

We have no idea what USB device you are hooking up to, but if you want to access the microUSB port on something, you might want this. We broke out all 5 pins with a vertical microUSB connector for your prototyping needs. Features: Dimensions: 23.54L x 14.75W x 14.65H mm Documents: Schematic Eagle Files GitHub ...

This new version now has all 5 pins broken out on the connector. We have no idea what USB device you are hooking up to, but if you need to add a miniUSB/USB Mini-B connector to your breadboard -...

This new version now has all 5 pins broken out on the connector. We have no idea what USB device you are hooking up to, but if you need to add a miniUSB/USB Mini-B connector to your breadboard - here it is. Also good for an un-regulated, non-limited 5V supply up to 100mA. Documents: [Eagle Files](http://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/BreakoutBoards/miniUSB Breakout v13.zip) GitHub ...

This is a USB 2.0 type A to Mini-B 5-pin cable. You know, the mini-B connector that usually comes with USB Hubs, Cameras, MP3 players, etc. You can use this with our LiPo Charger, FTDI Basic...

This is a USB 2.0 type A to Mini-B 5-pin cable. You know, the mini-B connector that usually comes with USB Hubs, Cameras, MP3 players, etc. You can use this with our LiPo Charger, FTDI Basic Programmer or even combine it with the CP210x IC and SMD Mini-B connector to create your own portable USB device! The best part? It's SparkFun Red and has the flame logo embossed on the connector shroud. Sweet. If you're still trying to wrap your head around the world of USB cables, why not check out our...

This is the newest revision of this board and this breakout board pairs an SP3485 RS-485 transceiver with an FT232RL USB UART IC to convert a USB stream to RS-485. The SP3485 is a half-duplex...

This is the newest revision of this board and this breakout board pairs an SP3485 RS-485 transceiver with an FT232RL USB UART IC to convert a USB stream to RS-485. The SP3485 is a half-duplex transceiver, so it can only communicate one way at a time, but it can reach transmission speeds of up to 10Mbps. The TXDEN pin of the FT232RL is connected to the transmit and receive enable inputs of the SP3485, this line is used to control the transmission mode of the RS-485 transceiver. With the proper...

This is the SparkFun USB to Serial Breakout for the FT232RL, a small board with a built in USB to serial UART interface. This little breakout is built around the FT232RL IC from FTDI, with an...

This is the SparkFun USB to Serial Breakout for the FT232RL, a small board with a built in USB to serial UART interface. This little breakout is built around the FT232RL IC from FTDI, with an internal oscillator, EEPROM, and a 28-pin SSOP package this is a serious little chip. With this version, we've corrected a few issues found with the board. These changes include fixes to the VCCIO, a change from the mini USB to micro USB connector, and a few footprint modifications. Other than finding...

This simple board breaks out a female USB type A connector's VCC, GND, D- and D+ pins to a 0.1" pitch header. If you want to add a USB to your project, but don't want to put up with soldering...

This simple board breaks out a female USB type A connector's VCC, GND, D- and D+ pins to a 0.1" pitch header. If you want to add a USB to your project, but don't want to put up with soldering tiny connectors, this is the board for you. Dimensions: 1.02 x 0.9" (26.06 x 22.93mm) Documents: Schematic Eagle Files Hookup Guide GitHub ...

This is a breakout board for the Texas Instruments TXB0104 module. The TXB0104 is a 4-bit bidirectional voltage-level translator with automatic direction sensing. This 4-bit noninverting translator...

This is a breakout board for the Texas Instruments TXB0104 module. The TXB0104 is a 4-bit bidirectional voltage-level translator with automatic direction sensing. This 4-bit noninverting translator uses two separate configurable power-supply rails. The A port is designed to track VCCA. VCCA accepts any supply voltage from 1.2V to 3.6V. The B port is designed to track VCCB. VCCB accepts any supply voltage from 1.65V to 5.5V. This allows for universal low-voltage bidirectional translation...

"The Weather Shield is an easy to use Arduino shield that grants you access to barometric pressure, relative humidity, luminosity and temperature. There are also connections on this shield to...

"The Weather Shield is an easy to use Arduino shield that grants you access to barometric pressure, relative humidity, luminosity and temperature. There are also connections on this shield to optional sensors such as wind speed, direction, rain gauge and GPS for location and super accurate timing. These Weather Shields utilize the HTU21D humidity, MPL3115A2 barometric pressure, and ALS-PT19 light sensors and relies on the HTU21D and MPL3115A2 Arduino libraries. Each shield comes with two...

The SparkFun Weather Shield is an easy-to-use Arduino shield that grants you access to barometric pressure, relative humidity, luminosity and temperature. There are also connections on this shield...

The SparkFun Weather Shield is an easy-to-use Arduino shield that grants you access to barometric pressure, relative humidity, luminosity and temperature. There are also connections on this shield to optional sensors such as wind speed, direction, rain gauge and GPS for location and super accurate timing. The Weather Shield utilizes the Si7021 humidity/temperature sensor, the MPL3115A2 barometric pressure sensor and the ALS-PT19 light sensor. The shield relies on the Si7021 and MPL3115A2...

The SparkFun weather:bit is a fully loaded "carrier" board for the micro:bit that, when combined with the micro:bit, provides you with a fully functional weather station. With the weather:bit you...

The SparkFun weather:bit is a fully loaded "carrier" board for the micro:bit that, when combined with the micro:bit, provides you with a fully functional weather station. With the weather:bit you will have access to barometric pressure, relative humidity and temperature readings. There are also connections on this carrier board to optional sensors such as wind speed, direction, rain gauge and soil readings! In this version we have also added a vertical Qwiic connector. The micro:bit has a lot...

This is the SparkFun XBee Explorer Dongle unit for the Digi XBee module line. With the XBee Explorer Dongle you can plug the unit directly into your USB port and have it act as a gateway between...

This is the SparkFun XBee Explorer Dongle unit for the Digi XBee module line. With the XBee Explorer Dongle you can plug the unit directly into your USB port and have it act as a gateway between your computer and the XBee. No cables needed! This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and Series 2.5, standard and Pro version. The on-board voltage regulator is good up to 500mA. The highlight of this board is an FT231X USB-to-Serial converter. That’s what translates data between...

The SparkFun XBee Explorer Regulated takes care of the 3.3V regulation, signal conditioning, and basic activity indicators (Power, RSSI and DIN/DOUT activity LEDs). It translates the 5V serial...

The SparkFun XBee Explorer Regulated takes care of the 3.3V regulation, signal conditioning, and basic activity indicators (Power, RSSI and DIN/DOUT activity LEDs). It translates the 5V serial signals to 3.3V so that you can connect a 5V (down to 3.3V) system to any XBee module. The board was conveniently designed to mate directly with the SparkFun Arduino Pro series of boards for wireless bootloading and USB based configuration. This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and...

This is a simple to use, USB to serial base unit for the Digi XBee line. This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and Series 2.5, standard and Pro version. Plug the unit into the...

This is a simple to use, USB to serial base unit for the Digi XBee line. This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and Series 2.5, standard and Pro version. Plug the unit into the XBee Explorer, attach a mini USB cable, and you will have direct access to the serial and programming pins on the XBee unit. The highlight of this board is an FT231X USB-to-Serial converter. That’s what translates data between your computer and the XBee. There’s also a reset button, and a voltage...

XBee radios are an awesome way to add wireless capability to your Arduino project and now it's even easier with the SparkFun XBee Shield. The shield form-factor mates directly with any dev board...

XBee radios are an awesome way to add wireless capability to your Arduino project and now it's even easier with the SparkFun XBee Shield. The shield form-factor mates directly with any dev board that has an Arduino standard footprint and equips it with wireless communication capabilities using the popular XBee module. This unit works with all XBee modules including the Series 1 and 2, standard and Pro versions. The serial pins (DIN and DOUT) of the XBee are connected through an DPDT switch,...

A small audio speaker that is ideal for radio and amplifier projects and is small enough to fit in robot projects. Features: Small Size Power rating: 0.5W Impedance: 8Ω 50mm diameter, 16mm high,...

A small audio speaker that is ideal for radio and amplifier projects and is small enough to fit in robot projects. Features: Small Size Power rating: 0.5W Impedance: 8Ω 50mm diameter, 16mm high, 28mm base diameter

SPI Shortcut Description: The SPI Shortcut allows you to control SPI pins over USB, allowing for a virtual "SPI Terminal." Using basic serial commands you can access any SPI device...

SPI Shortcut Description: The SPI Shortcut allows you to control SPI pins over USB, allowing for a virtual "SPI Terminal." Using basic serial commands you can access any SPI device such as sensors, media, and even program some devices. You can change all of the SPI features (frequency, data order, etc.) on the fly with no programming involved! Comes with a simple-to-use terminal interface. All you need is the FTDI USB driver and a basic terminal program....

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Want us to ship stocked items immediately? Add this item to your cart. Ordered a mix of order-on-demand items we're bring in for you and items we have on the shelf? We can courier the stocked items to you now and the OOD items later with this upgrade-shipping item.

This is a simple 3 pin female PTH header. This header is in a configuration that makes it ideal to be used with the MyoWare Muscle Sensor line. Each pin has a spacing of 0.1" in between each other....

This is a simple 3 pin female PTH header. This header is in a configuration that makes it ideal to be used with the MyoWare Muscle Sensor line. Each pin has a spacing of 0.1" in between each other. Documents: Datasheet

Metal short standoffs: 3/8" long x 1/4"OD. Used to get your proto board up off the table. #4-40 thread. Fits all development boards with available holes. Don't forget the screws! Related below. Set...

Metal short standoffs: 3/8" long x 1/4"OD. Used to get your proto board up off the table. #4-40 thread. Fits all development boards with available holes. Don't forget the screws! Related below. Set of ten

These nylon standoffs are 3/8" long and tapped for a 4-40 screw. These are great for mounting your board in an enclosure, or just getting it up off the table. Each standoff has an outer diameter of...

These nylon standoffs are 3/8" long and tapped for a 4-40 screw. These are great for mounting your board in an enclosure, or just getting it up off the table. Each standoff has an outer diameter of 6mm. Sold in packs of 10. Check below for matching screws.

These nylon standoffs are 3/4" long and tapped for a 4-40 screw. These are great for mounting your board in an enclosure, or just getting it up off the table. Sold in packs of 10. Check below for...

These nylon standoffs are 3/4" long and tapped for a 4-40 screw. These are great for mounting your board in an enclosure, or just getting it up off the table. Sold in packs of 10. Check below for matching screws.

This starter kit comes with the main components such as LCD1602 display,Step motor,Servo,Remote, touch sensor and Ultrasonic distance sensor, you can make some funny little builds by these things.We...

This starter kit comes with the main components such as LCD1602 display,Step motor,Servo,Remote, touch sensor and Ultrasonic distance sensor, you can make some funny little builds by these things.We will provide detailed and clear tutorial(PDF),there are 26 lessons for Raspberry Pi and 30 lessons for Arduino.In the tutorial,there are clear steps in each lesson that include Overview,Specification,Pin defication,Connection diagram,Demo code,Complie & Run and Application effect for Raspberry Pi...

"DC to DC converter/regulator MC34063A. Has an input range of 3V to 40V, output switch current of up to 1.5 amp. Step up, step down and invert capability. This is the unit we used in the high...

"DC to DC converter/regulator MC34063A. Has an input range of 3V to 40V, output switch current of up to 1.5 amp. Step up, step down and invert capability. This is the unit we used in the high voltage ringer circuit for the port-o-rotary phone! Documents:MC34063 Datasheet"

These steppers are a great way to get things moving, especially when positioning and repeatability is a concern. This is a Bipolar motor. Features: Step Angle (degrees) : 0.9 2-Phase Rated Voltage:...

These steppers are a great way to get things moving, especially when positioning and repeatability is a concern. This is a Bipolar motor. Features: Step Angle (degrees) : 0.9 2-Phase Rated Voltage: 3V Rated Current: 1.7A/Phase 5mm Diameter Drive Shaft Holding Torque: 48N.cm NEMA 17 form factor Documents: Datasheet Motors and Selecting the Right One Hookup Guide Videos ...

This is a simple, but very powerful stepper motor with a 4-wire cable attached. This is a Bipolar Motor. Features: Step Angle (degrees) :1.8 2 Phase Rated Voltage : 12V Rated Current : 0.33A Holding...

This is a simple, but very powerful stepper motor with a 4-wire cable attached. This is a Bipolar Motor. Features: Step Angle (degrees) :1.8 2 Phase Rated Voltage : 12V Rated Current : 0.33A Holding Torque : 2.3kg*cm 5mm Diameter Drive Shaft Winding resistance: 32.6 Ω Winding inductance: 48 mH Max flux linkage: 1.8 Vs Maximum Detent Torque: 0.016 N.M Total inertia (kg.m.m): 3.5 Kg.m.m Total friction (kg.m/s): 4 Kg.m/s NEMA 17 Mounting Hole Pattern (31mm) Motor Width: 42mm (1.67”) Documents:...

AVR-ISP500 is a fast and reliable USB AVR programmer, and works directly with AVR Studio. It is recognized as a STK500 programmer and programs all AVRs. It emulates USB CDC so no drivers are...

AVR-ISP500 is a fast and reliable USB AVR programmer, and works directly with AVR Studio. It is recognized as a STK500 programmer and programs all AVRs. It emulates USB CDC so no drivers are required and works under Windows, Linux and MacOS. If you do not want to use AVRStudio you can use AVR-ISP500 with AVRdude. Features: USB Powered Connects to PC via USB 2.0 Full speed Uses Atmel's 2x5 pin ICSP and 2x3 connector layout 45x30 mm (1.7x1.2") + 20 cm (8") cable Documents: User Manual AVR ICSP...

"Guess what?! Super-Awesome Sylvia, star of Super-Awesome Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Maker Show has a new book for young makers! It’s called, “Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Project...

"Guess what?! Super-Awesome Sylvia, star of Super-Awesome Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Maker Show has a new book for young makers! It’s called, “Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Project Book: Super Simple Arduino!” The book is a fun and colorful introduction to Arduino microcontrollers and programming, written and illustrated by kid engineer Super-Awesome Sylvia. It has 3 great projects to get started on an Arduino adventure, plus lots of ideas and resources for even more...

Surface Mount Navigation Switch BreakoutDescription: This is a fully assembled simple breakout board for the surface mount 3-way switch. These switches are commonly found on handheld devices like...

Surface Mount Navigation Switch BreakoutDescription: This is a fully assembled simple breakout board for the surface mount 3-way switch. These switches are commonly found on handheld devices like MP3 players. This switch allows the user to navigate using up and down selections then select by pressing the plastic piece inwards. Capable of swtiching up to 1.2VA (360mA at 3.3V and 240mA at 5V).Documents: OS-1305.pdf ...

"This is Sylvia’s Super Awesome Kit, a companion kit for Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Project Book: Super Simple Arduino! With this kit you will be able to follow along with the book and...

"This is Sylvia’s Super Awesome Kit, a companion kit for Sylvia’s Super-Awesome Project Book: Super Simple Arduino! With this kit you will be able to follow along with the book and create three great projects to get started on an Arduino adventure! A lot of work has gone into the Super-Awesome Project Book, and we wanted to make it as easy as possible to get the three projects in this book started. The book, written by Super-Awesome Sylvia, star of Super-Awesome Sylvia’s...

This is the Teensy 4 Audio Shield (Rev D2) that can be added to a Teensy 4.0 for your next audio project. The shield provides you with an easy-to-use tool to add high quality 16 bit, 44.1 kHz sample...

This is the Teensy 4 Audio Shield (Rev D2) that can be added to a Teensy 4.0 for your next audio project. The shield provides you with an easy-to-use tool to add high quality 16 bit, 44.1 kHz sample rate audio to your Teensy. With the audio library provided in the Documents tab, you will be able to use both the input and output simultaneously in order to make a variety of great audio projects, incorporate synth waveforms, effects, and mix multiple sound streams and CD quality audio to your...

The Teensy is an amazing and compact development platform in a breadboard friendly form factor, but what if you could incorporate it into the Arduino architecture? The Teensy Arduino Shield Adapter...

The Teensy is an amazing and compact development platform in a breadboard friendly form factor, but what if you could incorporate it into the Arduino architecture? The Teensy Arduino Shield Adapter allows you to attach your Teensy and utilize your favorite Arduino shields without the requirement of a breadboard or any complicated wiring. Needless to say, the Teensy Arduino Shield Adapter is a useful tool for upgrading all of your existing Arduino projects to a more powerful controller! As we...

These headers are made to work with the Teensy 4.0, Teensy 3.2, and Teensy LC development boards. Each kit of headers makes your Teensy breadboard compatible and will allow for stacking a Teensy and...

These headers are made to work with the Teensy 4.0, Teensy 3.2, and Teensy LC development boards. Each kit of headers makes your Teensy breadboard compatible and will allow for stacking a Teensy and Teensy-compatible shield board. This kit includes five headers (two 13-pin, one 7-pin, one 3-pin, and one 2x7 right-angle SMT), enough to connect your chosen Teensy in any configuration you need! Note: This Header Kit can also be used for the Teensy 3.0 and 3.1, as the pin layout has not changed...