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 TRRS connectors are the 3.5mm audio-style connectors that you see on some phones MP3 players and development boards. TRRS stands for "Tip Ring Ring Sleeve " which reflects the fact that unlike a standard stereo connector this actually has three

SparkFun Accessories Low-profile electrolytic decoupling capacitors 10uF/25V. These capacitors are great transient/surge suppressors and work well as charge pump caps for MAX232 circuits. High quality radial electrolytic capacitors.

SparkFun Accessories Ever hear of a thing called RGB? Red Green Blue? How about an RGB LED? These 5mm units have four pins - Cathode is the longest pin. One for each color and a common cathode. Use this one LED for three status indicators or pulse width modulate all th

SparkFun Accessories Sometimes you want a small input and a single button just won't cut it. A 5-way tactile switch allows for a joystick-like interface in a very small package. These are surface mount but easily soldered.