This week, we announce our help of Python and MicroPython, launch two new IoT RedBoards, a brand new USB-C RFID Reader, a brand new Components Equipment, and three new motors!
Hi there everybody and welcome again to a different Friday Product Put up right here at SparkFun Electronics! This week we’re excited to announce new libraries for MicroPython and two new IoT RedBoards (one outfitted with an RP2350 and one other with an ESP32 WROOM however comes pre-loaded with MicroPython). After that we’ve a brand new USB-C RFID Reader, a brand new Newbie Components Equipment, and three new Gimbal Motors! It is a huge week and we do not need to wait any longer to inform ytou about every part new!
Thrilling information for embedded builders! SparkFun is thrilled to announce a major enlargement of our software program help with the launch of 47 new Python libraries that help each Python and MicroPython. This complete assortment empowers customers to seamlessly combine Python and MicroPython into their initiatives throughout a variety of common platforms. From sensor interfacing to intricate management programs, these libraries streamline growth and convey the facility of Python’s simplicity and flexibility to SparkFun’s in depth sensor ecosystem. Whether or not you’re on the most recent Raspberry Pi 5 or certainly one of our newest MicroPython-enabled growth boards, these new Python drivers from SparkFun open the world of fast and dynamic prototyping utilizing our newest sensor merchandise.
SparkFun IoT RedBoard – RP2350
WRL-27708
The SparkFun RP2350 IoT Redboard combines the Raspberry Pi® RP2350 microcontroller with the Raspberry Pi® RM2 radio module to offer a robust and versatile wi-fi growth platform within the Arduino R4 type issue. This IoT RedBoard additionally contains built-in battery energy and charging circuits, µSD card slot, Qwiic connector, 3-pin debug header, in addition to a 22-pin ribbon cable connector tied to the RP2350’s HSTX (high-speed transmit) pins. The board shares a pinout between feminine headers and matching 0.1″-spaced plated through-hole (PTH) headers to let you select between momentary or soldered connections.
This SparkFun ESP32 IoT RedBoard model is an ESP32 Improvement Board specifically programmed to run MicroPython out of the field. It makes it straightforward to get began utilizing SparkFun’s 40+ MicroPython-capable modules. The ESP32-D0WDQ6 chip, designed to be each scalable and adaptive, is on the core of this module. The IoT RedBoard can goal numerous functions, starting from low-power sensor networks to essentially the most demanding duties, similar to voice encoding, music streaming, and MP3 decoding. The IoT ReadBoard additionally makes use of our useful Qwiic Join System, which suggests no soldering or shields are required to attach it to the remainder of your system!
SparkFun RFID USB-C Reader
SEN-28020
The SparkFun RFID USB-C Reader supplies a streamlined resolution for studying low-frequency RFID tags. This user-friendly breakout board, that includes a USB-C connector and a dependable CH340C USB-to-serial chip, is designed for seamless integration with ID-Improvements Tiny RFID modules (excluding Mifare and ID-3XX fashions marked with an “MF”). It contains built-in LED and buzzer indicators for clear learn confirmations, which could be simply disabled to fit your preferences. This Reader additionally helps a number of output codecs, together with the default ASCII, Magnetic Emulation, and Wiegand26, providing better flexibility for numerous functions.
SparkFun Newbie Components Equipment
KIT-27842
The SparkFun Newbie Components Equipment is a small container of elements regularly utilized by starting (and even skilled) hobbyists that offers you all the important through-hole elements you will want to get began taking part in with embedded initiatives. These are the “bubble gum” elements we repeatedly use or have typically seen requested in school. Inside this package, you’ll discover a very good starter assortment of caps, ICs, regulators, diodes, and good-for-blinky LEDs. This package additionally options our Adjustable Components Field for higher group.
Gimbal Servo Motor – 12V, 467RPM
ROB-27479
These high-performance 12V Gimbal Motors are designed for functions demanding environment friendly and dependable rotational motion. Their compact type issue home highly effective motors able to delivering nominal speeds from 467-587 RPM relying on which model you choose up. We provide these in 587 RPM each with and with out encoders and a servo model!
That is it for an additional huge week for us at SparkFun. As at all times, we will not wait to see what you make! Shoot us a tweet @sparkfun, or tell us on Instagram, Fb or LinkedIn. Please be protected on the market, be sort to at least one one other! Joyful hacking!

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