SparkFun Electronics Courses

How Solar Cells Work

2 ratings

Explore how photovoltaic cells convert sunlight into electricity and how charge controllers and batteries support practical solar power systems.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SparkFun According to Pete - How CAN BUS Works

1 rating

A concise technical tour of CAN bus, from its automotive origins to framing, arbitration, error handling, and practical communication.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

XRP Assembly and Software Starter Guide

Discover how to assemble the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) and set up its software environment for hands-on robotics learning, from beginner to advanced programming with Blockly, Python, and WPILib.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Assemble the XRP Robotics Kit Step by Step

Master hands-on XRP robot assembly with zero tools - from battery installation to motor mounting, sensor setup, and power testing for your robotics projects.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Set Up High-Precision GNSS on a Raspberry Pi - Step-by-Step Guide

Master centimeter-level GPS accuracy on Raspberry Pi with SparkFun's GNSS Flex pHAT setup, covering hardware connection, software configuration, and live satellite data viewing.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Using XRP for STEM and Robotics Skill Development Through Summer Camps and Educational Content

Discover how the XRP platform transforms STEM education through robotics, offering hands-on programming experiences in classrooms, summer camps, and robotics clubs with open-source resources for students from 5th grade through high school.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The XRP Build Challenge - Common Mistakes to Avoid

Discover common XRP robot assembly mistakes through a fun challenge where SparkFun employees build without instructions, revealing wiring errors, servo alignment issues, and testing tips.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MicroPython for Beginners - Flash Firmware, Upload Code and Run!

Discover how to flash firmware, upload code, and run MicroPython on ESP32 and Raspberry Pi Pico boards using professional development tools like Thonny and PyCharm.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Remote Learning with the Micro-bit - A Programming Deep Dive

A hands-on introduction to programming the micro:bit with Microsoft MakeCode through interactive projects for classroom use.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Use a Multimeter

Learn to use a digital multimeter to test continuity, resistance, voltage, diodes, capacitance, temperature, and current.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Transistor Biasing Configurations - Common Base and Emitter Follower

Explores common-base and emitter-follower transistor biasing configurations.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

PCB Layout Optimization - Part 2

Optimize PCB layouts through component placement, via and trace choices, grounding, and test-point planning.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MOSFET Fundamentals and Applications - According to Pete

Learn how BJTs and N-channel MOSFETs work, including enhancement mode, biasing, and saturation.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video