SparkFun Manuals & User Guides

sparkfun KIT-13698 Capacitor Kit Installation Guide

June 10, 2026

sparkfun KIT-13698 Capacitor Kit Introduction You never know when you’ll need a capacitor. Sometimes you need a little more power supply decoupling, an output coupling cap, or careful tuning of…

sparkfun BME280 Breakout Board User Guide

June 9, 2026

SparkFun BME280 Breakout  Hookup Guide CONTRIBUTORS:  MTAYLOR Introduction The BME280 Breakout Board is the easy way to measure pressure and humidity, and without taking up a lot of room. It gives you easy…

sparkfun APDS-9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor User Guide

June 9, 2026

APDS­9960 RGB and Gesture  Sensor Hookup Guide CONTRIBUTORS:  SHAWNHYMEL  FAVORITE 2 Introduction Touchless gestures are the new frontier in the world of human­machine interfaces. By swiping your hand over a sensor, you can control a…

sparkfun Logomatic Hookup User Guide

June 8, 2026

Logomatic Hookup Guide CONTRIBUTORS:  TONI_K  FAVORITE 0 Logging isn't Just for Lumberjacks The Logomatic is a data logger that allows you to log analog or serial data from your project. It logs to a microSD card…

sparkfun PRT-12699 Large Solderable Breadboard User Guide

June 8, 2026

sparkfun PRT-12699 Large Solderable Breadboard Introduction Solderless breadboards are great for prototyping. But they’re not exactly mechanically robust. It seems like something, somewhere is always coming loose. Having a solderable…

sparkfun Through-Hole Soldering Instruction Manual

June 8, 2026

How to Solder ­ Through hole Soldering Instruction Manual CONTRIBUTORS:  JOELEB Introduction Soldering is one of the most fundamental skills needed to dabble in the world of electronics. The two…

sparkfun sen-10266 IR Control Kit Hookup User Guide

June 8, 2026

IR Control Kit Hookup Guide ­ learn.sparkfun.com IR Control Kit Hookup Guide Getting Started Infrared (IR) is a cheap and (as you’ll soon discover) easy way to add wireless control…

sparkFun DEV-13712 Rebuilding Illumitune Develolpment Board Instruction Manual

June 8, 2026

sparkFun DEV-13712 Rebuilding Illumitune Develolpment Board INSTAWLLATION INSTRUCTION A few SparkFun engineers have been volunteering their time and skills at a local kid's museum called World of Wonder (WOW). It's…

sparkfun Single Relay Hookup Instruction Manual

May 4, 2026

sparkfun Single Relay Hookup Specifications Product Type: Single-channel relay module Operating Voltage: 5V DC (typical control side) Trigger Type: Low-level or high-level (model dependent) Load Rating: Up to 10A (AC…

sparkfun DIY Reaction Timer User Guide

February 13, 2026

DIY Reaction Timer  Name: _______________________________ Date: ___________ Introduction Mental chronometry​ is the study of how fast humans react to different inputs. It takes a few hundred  milliseconds for the signal to get from your eyes,…

Getting Started with OBD-II: A Technical Guide

guide

A comprehensive guide to the OBD-II specification, vehicle communication protocols, diagnostic trouble codes, and using simulators for automotive data prototyping.

SparkFun FT232RL USB Breakout Board (BOB-12731) Overview

product overview

Technical overview and repository information for the SparkFun FT232RL USB to Serial Breakout Board (BOB-12731), featuring selectable VCCIO voltage.

SparkFun BME280 Breakout Hookup Guide

instruction

A comprehensive guide for the SparkFun BME280 Breakout Board, covering hardware overview, assembly, I2C/SPI wiring, and Arduino library integration for measuring pressure, humidity, and temperature.

APDS-9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor Hookup Guide

instruction

A comprehensive guide for setting up and using the SparkFun APDS-9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor with an Arduino, covering hardware connections, library installation, and code examples.

SparkFun APDS-9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor Arduino Library Documentation

software manual

Comprehensive guide and documentation for the SparkFun APDS-9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor Arduino library, including installation, wiring, and usage instructions.

SparkFun APDS-9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor Documentation

technical specification

Technical documentation and repository overview for the SparkFun APDS-9960 RGB and Gesture Sensor (SEN-12787), featuring ambient light, color, proximity, and gesture sensing capabilities.

Logomatic Hookup Guide

instruction

A comprehensive guide to setting up and configuring the SparkFun Logomatic data logger, covering power, modes, hardware connections, and troubleshooting.

SparkFun Logomatic v2 Serial SD Datalogger Documentation

product overview

Technical overview and repository documentation for the SparkFun Logomatic v2 Serial SD Datalogger, supporting FAT32, microSD logging, and RTC integration.

How to Solder - Through-hole Soldering Guide

instruction

A comprehensive guide on through-hole soldering, covering tools, techniques, safety, and best practices for electronics assembly.

Large Solderable Breadboard Hookup Guide

installation guide

A comprehensive guide on how to use the SparkFun Large Solderable Breadboard for robust electronic prototyping. This guide covers power supply configuration, jumper settings, and circuit examples.

SparkFun IR Control Kit Hookup Guide

instruction

A comprehensive guide to using the SparkFun IR Control Kit, covering hardware setup, component explanation, and Arduino code examples for receiving and transmitting infrared signals.

Scratch Art 01: Creating Geometric Art with Programming

instruction

A tutorial guide for creating geometric art using the Scratch programming environment, covering hat blocks, pen controls, and loop structures.