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First FPGA Project - Getting Fancy with PWM

By SparkFun Electronics

When you first buy an Alchitry Au+, Alchitry Au, or Alchitry Cu board, the default FPGA configuration creates a fancy wave effect on the LEDs. In this tutorial we are going to walk through different steps for how to make something like this.

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Programming an FPGA

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial I’m going to cover the basics of what creating designs for an FPGA looks like and the fundamental building blocks you get to use.

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External IO and Metastability

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial I’m going to explain the basics of constraint files and dive into some of the dangers of using external signals in your designs.

Setting up a Rover Base RTK System
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Setting up a Rover Base RTK System

By SparkFun Electronics

This tutorial will walk you through setting up a base and rover so that your rover can have the ~14mm accuracy that surveyors use! This can be useful for all sorts of projects including agriculture, drones, mapping, and even some extreme geocaching.

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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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MicroMod Update Tool Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

Introducing the SparkFun MicroMod Update Tool! This simple little board allows you to interact directly with the SARA-R5 LTE-M / NB-IoT module on the MicroMod Asset Tracker Carrier Board via the module's UART.

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SparkFun RTK Express Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The RTK Express from SparkFun is your one stop shop for high precision geolocation and surveying needs. For basic users, it’s incredibly easy to get up and running and for advanced users, the RTK Express is a flexible and powerful tool.

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SparkFun RTK Facet L-Band Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The RTK Facet L-Band from SparkFun is our most advanced GNSS receiver to date. For basic users, it’s incredibly easy to get up and running and for advanced users, the RTK Facet L-Band is a flexible and powerful tool.

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SparkFun Arduino UNO R4 WiFi Qwiic Kit Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The SparkFun Arduino UNO R4 WiFi Qwiic Kit is a great way to get started with Arduino and the Qwiic-connect system.

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Connecting Thing Plus Matter to Google Nest Hub

By SparkFun Electronics

Hey y’all! We’re chomping at the bit to share some Matter projects with you, so our amazing engineer Dryw has created a demo for y’all to follow along with! In this example, he is helping us get our Thing Plus Matter board connected to a Google Nest Hub, as well as the Google Home app, and set up as a light device.

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SparkFun Satellite Transceiver Kit - Swarm M138 Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

Looking for a low-cost way to send and receive data messages via satellite? This is it! With a clear view of the sky, the Satellite Transceiver Breakout - Swarm M138 allows you to send and receive short messages.

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MicroMod Qwiic Pro Kit Project Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

The MicroMod Qwiic Pro Kit was designed to allow users to get started with Arduino without the need for soldering or a breadboard. We've included three inputs (a joystick, accelerometer, and proximity sensor) and one display that can be daisy chained to your Arduino.