SparkFun Electronics Tools & Supplies

SparkFun Accessories The FTDI cable is a USB to Serial (TTL level) converter which allows for a simple way to connect TTL interface devices to USB. The I/O pins of this FTDI cable are configured to operate at 5V.The FTDI cable is designed around an FT232RQ which is hous

SparkFun Accessories This is a 16 character by 2 line display that runs at 3.3V. Utilizes the common ST7066/HD44780 parallel interface (datasheet). Interface code is widely available for many different controllers and systems. You will need 11 general I/O pins to interf

SparkFun Accessories Simple 4 Cell AA Battery holder with 5" tinned leads square configuration.

SparkFun Accessories These are simple through-hole RJ45 sockets with PCB mounting posts. These 8-pin connectors are commonly used in conjunction with Cat5 Cat5e and Cat6 Ethernet cables. Because Ethernet cable is so ubiquitous these are awesome for projects where you

SparkFun Accessories These headers are made to work with the Arduino Main Board Arduino Pro and the Arduino Mega. They are the perfect height for clearing the USB-B connector and great for stacking multiple shields. This kit includes 4 headers (2 8-pin and 2 6-pin) en

SparkFun Accessories This is an incredibly simple one cell 18650 Battery Holder. When someone thinks of 18650 Cells they tend to think of flashlights first which is fair since that is what they have been primarily used for. However with this battery holder you will gai

SparkFun Accessories Copper tape has countless applications in electronics from creating low-profile traces for electrical components to RF-shielding and antenna-making. Copper tape is even used to join things together using solder like the stained glass on Tiffany lamp

SparkFun Accessories This is your basic tube of unleaded (Pb-free) solder with a no clean water soluble resin core. 0.031" gauge and 15 grams. Mix: 96.5% tin / 3.0% silver / 0.5% copper

SparkFun Accessories Unlock the hidden potential of your motherboard s USB headers. This 6-foot extension cable features a 4-pin female header on one end and a panel-mountable USB-A connector on the other allowing you to place a standard USB port exactly where you nee

SparkFun Accessories This is a standard 12mm square momentary button. What we really like is the large button head and good tactile feel (it 'clicks' really well). This button is great for user input on a PCB or a good big reset button on a breadboard. Breadboard friend

SparkFun Accessories Potentiometers are incredibly useful whether you're controlling the volume on your stereo or the 'mood lighting' in your room. The problem with traditional potentiometers is the fact that your microcontroller doesn't have an easy way to interface wi

SparkFun Accessories These plastic LED holders have a black finish and only need the LED and the holder to be snapped into place easily and effectively no screwing anything into place. These LED holders accept a 5mm LED and mount into an 19/64" diameter hole.