SparkFun

SparkFun is an online retail store that sells the needed items that make electronics projects possible, no matter what someone’s vision is. As a firm believer in the ideology of open-source technology, their products and resources are designed to make the world of electronics more accessible to the average person, with an ever-growing product catalog that boasts over 3,500 components and widgets.

SparkFun BMI270 6DoF IMU Breakout

The SparkFun BMI270 6DoF IMU Breakout is a Qwiic-enabled breakout board based on the ultra-low power BMI270. The highly integrated IMU is optimized for wearables and combines a 16-bit tri-axial gyroscope and a 16-bit tri-axial accelerometer, offering precise acceleration, angular rate measurement, and intelligent motion-triggered interrupt features. It boasts additional functionalities like integrated plug-and-play step counting, gesture detection for wrist-worn devices, and is suitable for wearables such as smart clothes, shoes, glasses, and ankle bands.

The standard-sized 1in. x 1in. Qwiic BMI270 IMU Breakout allows effortless sensor integration using solderless Qwiic cables and compatible controllers. Alternatively, for the use of breadboards, all IO pins are broken out to 0.1in. spaced pin headers along the sides of the board. On-board solder jumpers enable easy device address selection, I²C pull-up removal, and power LED disablement.

For compact projects, there is a Micro-sized version of the BMI270 Breakout board, measuring 0.3in. x 0.75in. It is compatible with solderless Qwiic cables and controllers, and features the same convenient solder jumpers.

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SparkFun NanoBeacon Lite Board - IN100

The SparkFun IN100 NanoBeacon Lite Board is configured for BME280 and BMA400 sensor breakouts. It offers the ubiquitous 2.4 GHz wireless low-energy BT beacon breakout with exceptionally low power consumption features and minimal programming required. The board features the IN100 NanoBeacon™ from InPlay™ that is compliant with several standard 2.4 GHz protocols and has several built-in configurable features for device behavior that can drastically reduce power consumption allowing for continuous operation in the field for multiple years even with a connected device. This board is a great option for wireless sensor monitoring, asset tracking, retail beacons or even making your own beacon tag for real-time location monitoring. A Qwiic connector allows for easy integration into the ever-expanding Qwiic ecosystem.

This Lite version of the board is designed for prototyping applications for users to test in a development environment before integrating into full production. It includes a power LED and reset button on the board and does not include any pre-soldered headers. Users looking to integrate the IN100 Beacon Breakout into a production environment may want to consider getting the SparkFun NanoBeacon Board - IN100.

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SparkFun NanoBeacon Board - IN100

The SparkFun IN100 NanoBeacon Board is configured for BME280 and BMA400 sensor breakouts. It offers a 2.4 GHz wireless low-energy BT beacon breakout with exceptionally low power consumption features and minimal programming required. The board features the IN100 NanoBeacon™ from InPlay™ that is compliant with several standard 2.4 GHz protocols and has several built-in configurable features for device behavior that can drastically reduce power consumption allowing for continuous operation in the field for multiple years even with a connected device. This board is a great option for wireless sensor monitoring, asset tracking, retail beacons or even making your own beacon tag for real-time location monitoring. A Qwiic connector allows for easy integration into the ever-expanding Qwiic ecosystem.

This version is designed for applications requiring a rapid implementation with minimal assembly and modification. It includes male headers soldered to the 0.1"-spaced through-hole pins on the board and does not include the power LED or reset button as expected applications most likely will not need those two components. Users looking for a prototyping option for development on the IN100 before integrating it into a production environment may want to consider getting the SparkFun NanoBeacon Lite Board - IN100.

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SparkFun Micro Pressure Sensor - BMP581 (Qwiic)

The SparkFun Qwiic BMP581 Pressure Sensor is a micro-sized, absolute pressure sensor breakout from Bosch Sensortec. The BMP581 boasts exceptional resolution and accuracy (down to 1/64Pa) and uses on-chip linearization and temperature compensation to provide true absolute data for pressure and temperature. However, this version of the BMP581 Pressure Sensor is in the smallest Qwiic form-factor yet, the Qwiic Micro. These breakouts measure just 0.75in. by 0.30in. to make it so you can install these sensors in projects with exceptionally tight spaces.

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SparkFun Pressure Sensor - BMP384 (Qwiic)

The SparkFun Qwiic Pressure Sensor features the BMP384 pressure sensor from Bosch Sensortec.

The BMP384 excels at high-resolution measurements (up to 21-bit) and uses a gel-filled cavity to provide extra resistance to liquids (water and other chemicals). This makes it a great option for monitoring pressure near water or in humid environments though the sensor is not water-proof without an adequate integration concept. Furthermore, the BMP384 provides excellent accuracy across a wide measurement range (300hPa to 1250hPa and -40 to +85°C) on a footprint that uses the Qwiic Standard size (1.0in. x 1.0in.).

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SparkFun Micro Pressure Sensor - BMP384 (Qwiic)

The SparkFun Qwiic Micro Pressure Sensor features the BMP384 pressure sensor from Bosch Sensortec. The BMP384 excels at high-resolution measurements (up to 21-bit) and uses a gel-filled cavity to provide extra resistance to liquids (water and other chemicals). This makes it a great option for monitoring pressure near water or in humid environments, though the sensor is not water-proof without an adequate integration concept. Additionally, the BMP384 provides excellent accuracy across a wide measurement range (300hPa to 1250hPa and -40 to +85°C) on an incredibly small footprint that uses the Qwiic Micro size (0.75in. x 0.30in. / 19.05mm x 7.62mm) so you can install it in projects with exceptionally tight spaces.

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SparkFun Environmental Sensor - BME688 (Qwiic)

The SparkFun BME688 Environmental Sensor is a breakout for the Bosch Sensortec 4-in-1 BME688 gas sensor. It combines a precise temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure sensing, with a gas scanning sensor that can detect a wide variation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the part per billion (ppb) range. Therefore, the BME688 can work as an environmental sensor in only a 1in. x 1in. breakout, all by itself.

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