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Just getting into electronics or want a refresher on digital multimeter basics? We've got you covered.

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The Great Algorithm Solution of 2016

A new tutorial from our challenge winner!

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Importing custom artwork into a PCB CAD program is a fun way to personalize your board.

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Making the most of your Proto Pedal

Build an effects pedal or analog equalizer using the SparkFun Proto Pedal!

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Guest Tutorial: IoT Industrial Scale

It's time to weigh in on the latest project from Jen Foxbot!

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Making illuminated costume items for late-night Pokémon hunting

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We have some ripe, delicious new tutorials for you

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SparkFun's EAGLE resources

Everything you need to design for manufacture, all in one place.

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Check out the new Blynk Board and the tutorials that have sprouted up around it.

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The SparkFun ESP8266 Thing

The Thing + the Blynk app = a match made in internet heaven.

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A new citizen science tutorial from contributor Jen FoxBot!

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LED cloud-connected clouds

Now you can make your own happy little cloud!

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RedStick Add-On Kit projects

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We built a mirror using the Intel Edison, an LCD, and a gesture sensor.

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The Truth about Tutorials

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Guest Tutorial: EL Wire Sound Reactive Costume

Jen FoxBot is back, and more luminous than ever!

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New Shapeoko Assembly Guide video

Step-by-step video instructions to get your Shapeoko mill up and running.

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