One Chris Two Chris Red Chris Blue Chris
Member Since: July 1, 2011
Country: United States
Profile
Product Marketing Manager for SparkFun ElectronicsI'm the one who schedules your blog posts, product releases, and gets picked on by ROB-24601!
I'm a born and raised San Franciscan and have been working for SparkFun Electronics in various roles since 2011.
I build models, I like to go on hikes, and relax by sitting in from of campfires.
It's our last new product post of the year and we have a new NVIDIA Jetson, a GNSS module, and new sensors!
Today, we take a look at calibrating your SparkFun Qwiic Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor (or "OTOS") with Arduino and Python Examples.
It's a special Wednesday Product Post here at SparkFun and we have many new products to be thankful for!
Our third and final Power Switch releases today, and this one is equipped with two USB-C connectors.
This week, we launch the Quadband GNSS RTK Breakout for precise positioning and the iFixit FixHub portable soldering station for on-the-go repairs.
The SparkFun Soft Power Switch provides a smart power button for battery projects. Software control, safe shutdowns.
This week, we have a new graduate from SparkX who is in the form of the SparkFun Qwiic Power Switch!
Raspberry Pi is back at it with new SSDs and two new SSD Kits! We also released a new version of our USB-C Breakout that now features pre-soldered headers!
Raspberry Pi's newest microSD cards and a new bumper bottom for the miniature computer are now available!
Our newest tutorial will guide you through using the SparkFun MOSFET Power Switch and Buck Regulator (Low-Side) with your Arduino projects!
Raspberry Pi's new AI Camera is now available for pre-order at SparkFun Electronics!
We have two new hot plates for your SMD soldering that you need to check out this week!
The SparkFun SCD41, SEN55 Indoor Air Quality Combo Sensor is now available and a new LiPo battery!
This week, we have a new OBD-II cable from our friends at Macchina, and we look at two other car diagnostic products we released in the past!
This week, we have a new 2GB version of the Raspberry Pi 5, a new Telescopic Surveying Pole for our SparkPNT line, and a 100-piece bag of our new CBI Light Pipes.
This week, we have two new RPi5 Camera Cables and some new 5mm CBI Light Pipes for SMD LEDs!
Raspberry Pi's newest microcontroller is now available on our SparkFun Pro Micro form factor and on the new Pico 2!
Our newest tutorial will take your SparkFun Qwiic Ultrasonic Distance Sensor to the next level by adding a cool little OLED display.
Unleash the power of WIRELESS electromyography and, almost paradoxically, we also have new flexible USB cables, extenders, and XRP connectors!
Our new Ultrasonic Distance Sensor brings a new ranging sensor option to the Qwiic Ecosystem. We also have two new Espressif networking boards!
The Raspberry Pi AI Kit was released earlier this week, and we also have a new aluminum heat sink!
Raspberry Pi's newest AI Kit offers you access to excellent inferencing performance on the Raspberry Pi 5.
The new SparkFun Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor is here with a slew of other new products, including two from our friends at FGSensors.
Connect anything and everything with WiFi and Bluetooth, from simple sensors to AI-powered projects. Take a look below at all of the EspressIf options SparkFun provides.
The new Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ is now available for preorder and should start shipping early next week. It's also the last of four weeks of new iFixit products added to our catalog!
Raspberry Pi's newest add-on board for the massively popular pocket-sized computer.
The new SparkFun M7E Hecto Simultaneous RFID Reader is here along with some new project mats from iFixit!
Our newest RTK tool and our smallest stepper motor driver are now available! Make sure to stick around for another set of new iFixit tools, too!
This week, we're focusing on the new iFixit products we are bringing into the SparkFun catalog! Bring on the screwdrivers!
With two versions of the SparkFun DataLogger, multiple kits, and a new update on the way, we take a look at the current and future possibilities of the easiest ways to log and push data to your favorite IoT platform.
Our sole product for the week carries a lot of weight on its shoulders. And it is more than capable of performing!
For a special Tuesday product release, we are pleased to announce our newest Thing+ development board, featuring the RA6M5 from Renesas!
It's an assortment of new products from some of our favorite friends in the industry!
Our new Qwiic Pulsed Coherent Radar Sensor featuring the Acconeer XM125 is here, along with a brand new Thing+ equipped with the ESP32-S3!
The new NEO-F10N GNSS L1/L5 Breakout is an incredibly economical global positioning board now available for everyone!
The new External Iridium® Certified Compact Magnetic Adhesive Mount Antenna is here!
The brand new MyoWare 2.0 Wireless Shield is now available! With it we also have a new programmer board for your ESP32 WROOM Modules.
Calibrating Your Odometry Sensor
December 2, 2024
In this tutorial, we will cover how to calibrate your Qwiic Optical Tracking Odometry Sensor (or "OTOS") with Arduino and Python Examples.
Display Distance Measurements On an OLED
July 2, 2024
This tutorial will take your SparkFun Qwiic Ultrasonic Distance Sensor to the next level by adding a cool little OLED display.
Fading with the MOSFET Power Switch and Buck Regulator
July 1, 2024
In this tutorial, we will slowly turn on the load and then slowly turn it off using the N-channel MOSFET.
-
Yes! The RTK mosaic-X5 can share corrections through an NTRIP Caster or use Serial, USB, or an IP connection.
You can find out more here: https://docs.sparkfun.com/SparkFun_RTK_mosaic-X5/ntrip_server/
-
You should see it in your inbox now! If it didn't arrive correctly, we've updated our RPi5 Shipping Update Page with the same information.
It will be safe to expect future updates near the end of the month now that we are receiving regular shipments from Raspberry Pi rather than the expected beginning of the month.
-
Hello 1854082!
Just this week, we have begun to receive shipments from the Pi Foundation to fulfill a chunk of backorders for the Pi5 boards and our Pi5 kits.
Starting next week and again in January and as we advance, you can expect Monthly Updates from us in the first week of each month. As a reseller of Pi boards, we cannot guarantee exact quantity numbers or ship dates, and some months, we may not have much to report on at all, but these emails will contain that information.
(I also apologize for any repeated information. We're just trying to respond to as many people as we can)
Hopefully, this helps!
-
Hello 1854082!
Simply put, we were not giving updates on Raspberry Pi 5 orders because we did not have much information to share and we have a very small Customer Service team that has been inundated with questions about the Raspberry Pi 5 and their order statuses. Just this week, we have begun to receive shipments from the Pi Foundation to fulfill a chunk of backorders for the Pi5 boards and our Pi5 kits.
Starting next week and again in January and as we advance, you can expect Monthly Updates from us in the first week of each month. As a reseller of Pi boards, we cannot guarantee exact quantity numbers or ship dates, and some months, we may not have much to report on at all, but these emails will contain that information.
Hopefully, this helps!
-
Hello Scurge!
Simply put, we were not giving updates on Raspberry Pi 5 orders because we did not have much information to share and we have a very small Customer Service team that has been inundated with questions about the Raspberry Pi 5 and their order statuses. Just this week, we have begun to receive shipments from the Pi Foundation to fulfill a chunk of backorders for the Pi5 boards and our Pi5 kits.
Starting next week and again in January and as we advance, you can expect Monthly Updates from us in the first week of each month. As a reseller of Pi boards, we cannot guarantee exact quantity numbers or ship dates, and some months, we may not have much to report on at all, but these emails will contain that information.
Unfortunately, we cannot speak on how other retailers are receiving stock before us as we simply do not know the inner workings of their organizations.
Hopefully, I could shed a little light on the situation!
-
Hello 1852933!
Simply put, we were not giving updates on Raspberry Pi 5 orders because we did not have much information to share and we have a very small Customer Service team that has been inundated with questions about the Raspberry Pi 5 and their order statuses. Just this week, we have begun to receive shipments from the Pi Foundation to fulfill a chunk of backorders for the Pi5 boards and our Pi5 kits.
Starting next week and again in January and as we advance, you can expect Monthly Updates from us in the first week of each month. As a reseller of Pi boards, we cannot guarantee exact quantity numbers or ship dates, and some months, we may not have much to report on at all, but these emails will contain that information.
Unfortunately, we cannot speak on how other retailers are receiving stock before us as we simply do not know the inner workings of their organizations.
Hopefully, this clears up some confusion on the matter!
-
Hello D_C!
If a comment breaks our Comment Guidelines, it will be removed from the site. Most hidden comments and reviews are in violation of our first two rules, Be nice to people and Don't Spam. This can include repeating or similar comments, posting on pages unrelated to the comment, or reviewing a product based on factors not involved in the product itself (shipping issues, delays, etc. are good examples). We will not be removing comments from pages that meet the comment's subject matter, are civil, and follow our Comment Guidelines.
Hopefully, this clears up some confusion on the matter!
-
Hello 1855395!
If a comment breaks our Comment Guidelines, it will be removed from the site. Most hidden comments and reviews are in violation of our first two rules, Be nice to people and Don't Spam. This can include repeat or similar comments, posting on pages unrelated to the comment, or reviewing a product based on factors that are not involved in the product itself (shipping issues, delays, etc. are good examples). We will not be removing comments from pages that meet the comment's subject matter, are civil, and follow our Comment Guidelines. And yes, this all goes for YouTube, as well.
However, we have a Forum if you want to discuss this issue further with your peers.
Hopefully, this clears up some confusion on the matter!
-
Congratulations! We should start shipping out boxes by Saturday.
-
Correct! 12:00 p.m. MDT = Noon MDT.
Here's a countdown timer for your convenience!
Fading with the MOSFET Power Switch and Buck Regulator
To follow this experiment, you will need the following...
Adding an OLED Display to your Qwiic Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
This tutorial will take your SparkFun Qwiic Ultrasonic...
DLI AI Course Hardware (without Jetson Nano)
With the release of the Jetson Nano Developer Kit, NVIDIA...
Starter Kit for RedBoard - Programmed with Arduino (DEV-12789)
If you're new to electronics and programming, the RedBoard...
Tool Kit - Intermediate (EU edition, 230VAC)
This box of tools is a happy medium between the beginner and...
Tool Kit - Beginner (EU edition, 230VAC)
This assortment of tools is great for those of you who are...
SparkFun Inventor's Kit for IOIO (KIT-11607)
The SparkFun Inventor's Kit for IOIO (SIKIO) provides 7...
SparkFun Inventor's Kit - V3.2 (KIT-12060)
The SparkFun Inventor's Kit (SIK) is a great way to get...
Sylvia's Super Awesome Arduino Kit (KIT-13125)
This is Sylvia’s Super Awesome Arduino Kit, a companion kit...
Hack Pack Workshop Supply Kit (LAB-13117)
The Hack Pack Workshop Supply Kit is a great way to get your...
SparkFun LED Starter Kit (KIT-13234)
This is the SparkFun LED Starter Kit, an ultimate assortment...
SparkFun Inventor's Kit for RedBot (ROB-12649)
The SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for RedBot is a great way to get...
SparkFun RedBot Basic Kit (ROB-13166)
Welcome the RedBot Basic Kit, a robotic development platform...
Sparkfun Mini Inventor's Kit for Redboard (DEV-13160)
The SparkFun Mini Inventor's Kit (SMIK) is a great way to...
