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TPL5110 Nano Power Timer Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we'll discuss how the time is set with the on board six DIP switch and use a microcontroller to turn it off when a task is finished.

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PCA9306 Logic Level Translator Hookup Guide (v2)

By SparkFun Electronics

The PCA9306 is a dual bi-directional voltage translator for the I2C-bus and SMBus. It works at a range of voltages between 1.2V and 5.0V and doesn't require a direction pin to function. This is a great board for shifting voltages between sensors and your microcontroller.

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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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Thumb Joystick Hookup Guide

By SparkFun Electronics

Heads up! This tutorial is for the thumb joystick breakout board and shield.

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Interactive Spooky Halloween Cat

By SparkFun Electronics

Check out this distance sensing Halloween prop designed to spook the willies out of trick-or-treaters.