In lieu of any cool, new project, I took on the task of updating documentation and example code for the MLX90614 IR Thermometer Evaluation Board (and shaved some yaks in the process).

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Hacked Haunts

Some tools for hacking your home or professional haunt for light, sound, and animatronics!

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A different approach to the problem we solved last week

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Check out the next chapter in the aquaponics automation saga. The project has moved beyond a small indoor system to automating an entire geodesic dome greenhouse full of many different systems.

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FreeSoC2 Revisited: The FreeStick

The FreeSoC2 board is a great way to start using the incredibly powerful PSoC5LP processor line from Cypress Semiconductor.

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Are you a maker trying to learn how to Hack the Gibson? Consider going to DEF CON!

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What are your "yourself" limits when it comes to DIY? What do you value when in your project and what are you looking to accomplish when you "do it yourself"?

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SparkFun's drivers for MS Windows are now signed!

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If you want to write code for the Particle Photon, an online, "cloud" IDE isn't your only option. Check out our "Photon Development Guide" to see how you can set up a Photon development environment of your own.

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Camping 101

A roundup of camping hacks from around the internet, to get you out into the great outdoors without actually having to experience nature!

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Enginursday: More Favorite Tools

More handy things from my workbench.

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The third installment of the ongoing jet engine build, where we have ignition, and Luke finally confronts his jerk dad.

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My Magic Lunchbox!

As an engineer at SparkFun, I make a lot of temporary projects. The Magic Lunchbox helps me take them home to work on without damaging them.

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Learn how to build larger-than-life LED installations.

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This post highlights my method of creating the control system for our AVC battle arena.

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Sparklers and the science behind fireworks.

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