SparkFun
Hobbyist electronics retailer with breakout boards
Episodes
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#5986: Electronics Kits for Toddlers? What Actually WorksNo kit exists for a 15-month-old — but the age question splits into three windows: kits at 5, breadboards at 10, microcontrollers at 13. -
#5286: Soldering Isn't Dead — It's a Hiring BottleneckRobots build the boards, but humans fix them — and the industry can't hire enough people who can hold an iron. -
#5272: Soldering for Beginners: Badges, Fumes, and Real SafetyThe smoke you see isn't the lead — and the cheap fume extractor most beginners buy doesn't work. Here's what actually does. -
#4385: USB-C Charging Station for Your Tool BeltCan you build a custom charging station for your tool belt? We break down the electrical engineering behind USB-C Power Delivery. -
#4185: LiFePO4 Batteries: The Workhorse Chemistry for DIY ProjectsLiFePO4 lasts 10x longer than lithium-ion. Here's how to choose, connect, and charge it for your build. -
#3694: The Hidden World of Electronic Component DistributorsDigikey, Mouser, and Farnell aren't normal retailers—they're the backbone of global electronics manufacturing. Here's how they work.