A group of up-and-coming makers visited SparkFun to design custom PCBs needed for their next project.
Alie highlights her crazy experience co-hosting the Arm DevSummit TV show and shares her can't miss sessions from the event.
Individuals and teams of makers are stepping up around the globe to help!
A re-creation of our Simon Says Soldering Kit using trampolines, spot lights and a ton of new sounds!
Merlin's Magic Wand project outfits train with touch sound for young children undergoing therapy sessions at LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Dallas/Fort Worth.
A SparkFun Community Partner introduces Makey Makeys, soldering stations and maker technology to students and teachers at a vocational center overseas.
Team Hyperlynx designs an all-electric, autonomous modular vehicle that can transport passenger or cargo vessels at speeds up to 250 mph.
Students use LilyPad technology to create turn-signal jackets for cycling.
This month, SparkFun is celebrating the first anniversary of its Community Partnership Program.
After working hard to build the exterior of their energy-efficient model home, students at Colorado School of Mines start on the electrical system using SparkFun hardware.
Students use the Bare Conductive Touch Board and conductive paint to showcase their talents.
SparkFun partners with the LA Philharmonic for its first-ever music hackathon.
Girls make awesome use of LilyPad donations
A wrap-up of summer events run by our community partners
Rocky Mountain STEAM Fest gives attendees the chance to learn by playing
Student team wins big for wasteless design incorporating Arduino
Community partner creates an interactive escape room
Students build Cheerlights display that changes color with tweets
Maker hopes mini arcade cabinet puzzles will entice donors
SparkFun proudly supports annual STEAM event
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