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!

Best new GPS/GNSS Product Release

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."

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Best new sensor release

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."

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Human Presence and Motion Sensor
Best new GPS/GNSS Product Release

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."

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Best IoT Release

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!"

View the DataLogger IoT With 9DoF

Best New Resale Item

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."

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Best New STEM Release

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."

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Best New Blog

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!"

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Tech that Made Us
Best New Video

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!"

Watch the Video