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About SparkFun

: SparkFun Electronics is a well-known company in the DIY electronics and open-source hardware community. SparkFun is primarily focused on providing a wide range of electronic components, tools, and kits that cater to hobbyists, educators, and professionals alike. SparkFun offfers ultrasonic distance sensors, digital multimeters, carrier boards, jumper wires, soldering irons, building kits, like the inventor;s kit, arcade kit, micro-bot kit, and science kit and more.

Since 2003, SparkFun Electronic has been helping programmers, coders, hobbyists, and more turn their ideas into reality. They even support those who are new to crafting with electronic hobby parts by creating guidance resources. Having since grown into an industry-leading manufacturer, the company values producing only the best quality products. SparkFun offer a vast array of products including sensors, actuators, development boards (like Arduino and Raspberry Pi), breakout boards, LEDs, motors, and much more. These products are often designed to be easily integrated into projects, making them popular among makers and tinkerers.

Features

  1. Open-Source: Many of SparkFun's products are open-source, meaning the design files and code are freely available for users to modify, improve, and learn from. This commitment to open-source principles has endeared them to the maker community.

  2. Tutorials and Resources: SparkFun is not just a retailer; they are also an educational resource. Their website offers a wealth of tutorials, project ideas, and guides to help users learn electronics and programming. These resources range from basic tutorials for beginners to advanced projects for seasoned developers.

  3. Community Engagement: SparkFun is actively involved in the maker community. They host workshops, attend conferences, and sponsor events to promote STEM education and the DIY electronics movement. Their commitment to community engagement has made them a trusted name in the field.

  4. RedBoard: One of their signature products is the RedBoard, which is SparkFun's version of the Arduino Uno. It's a popular choice for many beginners and educators due to its ease of use and compatibility with Arduino shields.

  5. Qwiic System: SparkFun has developed the Qwiic system, which is a range of I2C sensors and accessories designed to make it easier to connect sensors and devices without the need for soldering. This plug-and-play system simplifies prototyping and development.



SparkFun Distributor
IBS Electronics is an electronic component distributor of interconnect, power and electromechanical products, capacitors, transistors, resistors, diodes, fuses, integrated circuits ICs, plus a diversity electronic, electrical, and electromechanical components and assemblies.

SparkFun Components - Inventory

BOB-09822  BOB-09822 Sparkfun SPARKFuN uSB TO RS-485 CONVERTER  Sparkfun  4
PRT-09914  PRT-09914 SparkFun Electronics Cable Assembly Socket and Header to Cable 2 Position 0.079 (2.00mm) 0.500ft (152.40mm 6.00In) unshielded Crimp Black Red Individual  SparkFun Electronics  2656
PRT-10474  PRT-10474 SparkFun XT60 Connectors Male/Female Pair with Gold Plated Pin  SPARKFUN  210
WRL-09099  SPARKFuN WRL-09099 XBee Pro 900 RPSMA RF module  SPARKFUN  379
WRL-09411  SPARKFuN WRL-09411 XTend 900 1W RPSMA - 40 Mile Range  SPARKFUN  17
WRL-15124  WRL-15124 SparkFun Video Amp'd RF WiFi Camera Module-WFV3918 RoHS  SPARKFUN  355