SparkFun Staff Picks 2023
We surveyed the employees of SparkFun to find out we think are the best releases of 2023. Below are those results. Enjoy!
Staff pick Winner
DataLogger IoT / DataLogger IoT 9DoF
"This is a new step for us in bridging the gap between prototype and finished product. It's getting great reviews and it will only grow with added products and software updates."
Staff pick Winner
SparkFun Human Presence and Motion Sensor - STHS34PF80
"This is a great sensor for many applications. Much better than proximity sensors and adds to the machine learning and AI sector."
Staff Pick Winner
RTK Reference Station
"The RTK Reference Station is the next step in our lineup of RTK capable products. It takes all the work (and guesswork) out of setting up a base station. Plus it looks really high quality."
Staff Pick Winner
DataLogger IoT/DataLogger IoT 9DoF
"Many of our products are simple breakouts, but the DataLogger is a highly integrated system with lots of expansion possibilities, both with what sensors can be connected, and where that data gets sent, all without any programming required!"
Staff Pick Winner
Raspberry Pi 5
"The Raspberry Pi 5 is a major update to single board computers. Is able to function at levels that would make it a viable replacement for entry level desktop computers."
Staff Pick Winner
Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Kit
"The XRP is new, groundbreaking, and incredibly accessible. The connection to FIRST is a great tie to education, as so many schools around the country (and the world!) have a FIRST team or program."
Best Blog Release
The Tech that Made Us
"I'm a sucker for tech and nostalgia, the Tech that Made us blog is the best of both worlds!"
Best Video Release
SparkFun Audio Codec Breakout Showcase
"I love the passion that Pete has for this product and his project - it's really cool to see that translated so well through the video. Plus, it's fun to get to see him play the drums in the basement!"