# Community **URL:** https://community.sparkfun.com/c/community/8.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.sparkfun.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sparkfun.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sparkfun.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Looking for Mercury API 1.37.3 (Non-BILBO) for M6E Nano](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/looking-for-mercury-api-1-37-3-non-bilbo-for-m6e-nano/66693)
**Author:** [@Facundo\_Aguirre](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Facundo_Aguirre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/looking-for-mercury-api-1-37-3-non-bilbo-for-m6e-nano/66693 "2025-08-26T14:24:46Z")
Hello SparkFun community, I’m currently trying to set up the M6E Nano on a Raspberry Pi 4 using the Python wrapper with Mercury API. While following the recommended setup, I’ve run into trouble locating the correct Merc… --- ## [HELP IDENTIFY THIS RED 28 PIN MODULE](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/help-identify-this-red-28-pin-module/66495)
**Author:** [@tnysoliz](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/tnysoliz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/help-identify-this-red-28-pin-module/66495 "2025-08-13T08:00:52Z")
Can anyone help me identify these older 28 pin modules i believe are SPARKFUN Respond here or my email please email is tnysoliz@yahoo.com --- ## [JLC and PCBWay too expensive for this one… found ALLPCB promo, is it good?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/jlc-and-pcbway-too-expensive-for-this-one-found-allpcb-promo-is-it-good/66369)
**Author:** [@Soni\_Sachin](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Soni_Sachin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 3:12am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/jlc-and-pcbway-too-expensive-for-this-one-found-allpcb-promo-is-it-good/66369 "2025-08-06T03:12:09Z")
Hi everyone, I’m a student working on a budget electronics project for school — I recently finished designing a small power management board for a solar-powered sensor. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s my first proper 2-laye… --- ## [CC was charged but no orders in history or confirmation email](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/cc-was-charged-but-no-orders-in-history-or-confirmation-email/66343)
**Author:** [@Bolthouse](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Bolthouse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/cc-was-charged-but-no-orders-in-history-or-confirmation-email/66343 "2025-08-04T21:37:25Z")
Hey All, not sure where to go with this, by I just tried to place an order and my CC was charged, but I received no order confirmation and there’s no orders in my account history. When I clicked to submit the order it ju… --- ## [Enclosure buttons to contact push buttons](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/enclosure-buttons-to-contact-push-buttons/10701)
**Author:** [@jonkuhn](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jonkuhn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 3:12am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/enclosure-buttons-to-contact-push-buttons/10701 "2025-07-29T03:12:49Z")
I am working on an electronics project and have found a lot of useful information on these forums, so I figured I would post here to see if someone could help me with my question. I am working on a project where my PCB … --- ## [Air Sensors Unit](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/air-sensors-unit/66168)
**Author:** [@washley](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/washley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/air-sensors-unit/66168 "2025-07-24T19:43:43Z")
I have an AirGradient unit for monitoring the air quality in my home, but wanted something that would hang off a wall outlet. I discovered the SparkFun qwiic boards and went a bit overboard buying the most accurate tempe… --- ## [Expo Electronica](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/expo-electronica/62932)
**Author:** [@caring-pcb](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/caring-pcb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/expo-electronica/62932 "2025-01-22T12:55:21Z")
We will attend the Expo Electronica in April in Russia. It is my first to go to Russia. Any suggestion, my dear friends? Linda --- ## [PCB encapsulation for the kitchen](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pcb-encapsulation-for-the-kitchen/23593)
**Author:** [@peskywinnets](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/peskywinnets)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2012, 5:35am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pcb-encapsulation-for-the-kitchen/23593 "2012-08-13T05:35:03Z")
So I’ve made a little fledglingproduct…a PCB 3" X 1.75" …it’s took me a while to get to the final design, but it’s all done & dusted. But here’s the thing…my buyers will be buying the product in pcb form for connecting … --- ## [Bad Apple! Playing on MicroMod Input and Display Carrier](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/bad-apple-playing-on-micromod-input-and-display-carrier/65990)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Lloyd](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Michael_Lloyd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/bad-apple-playing-on-micromod-input-and-display-carrier/65990 "2025-07-14T15:50:55Z")
I thought I would show off playing “Bad Apple!!” on a MicroMod display board. Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/9pGKf29HdKk?si=VmT7nDasjQE\_1oZm The video plays at ~30 FPS, but the maximum I’ve managed to get it to play… --- ## [sports timer improvement project](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sports-timer-improvement-project/65796)
**Author:** [@gegedme](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/gegedme)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sports-timer-improvement-project/65796 "2025-07-07T19:59:37Z")
Hello, :blush: I belong to a Kendo club in France. We bought a timer to pace our sessions. Unfortunately, the sound of the round start and end beeps is too quiet for everyone to hear. I’d like to improve this withou… --- ## [The Energy Harvester LTC3588 PIN's and datasheet](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/the-energy-harvester-ltc3588-pins-and-datasheet/65851)
**Author:** [@meral\_issa](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/meral_issa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/the-energy-harvester-ltc3588-pins-and-datasheet/65851 "2025-07-01T19:56:35Z")
I ordered the SparkFun Energy Harvester Breakout - LTC3588 I wanted to test it with a custom AC source, so I connected the PZ1 to the source negative, PZ2 to the source negative, D0 D1 and GND (the three adjacent PINs) … --- ## [Male PCB-friendly cat5 jack](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/male-pcb-friendly-cat5-jack/20305)
**Author:** [@rusttree](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/rusttree)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/male-pcb-friendly-cat5-jack/20305 "2011-04-12T22:36:31Z")
Does anyone know of a PCB-friendly male cat5 jack? I checked mouser.com and found no such product, but I’m not sure if I was filtering correctly. Basically, I want to be able to plug-in my device directly into a etherne… --- ## [Sourcing 20µF 200VAC non-polarized capacitor](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sourcing-20-f-200vac-non-polarized-capacitor/65669)
**Author:** [@inductor\_guy](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/inductor_guy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sourcing-20-f-200vac-non-polarized-capacitor/65669 "2025-06-23T20:42:38Z")
I’m currently trying to fix an old vacuum tube record player from the 1950’s that isn’t working because the capacitors have all dried up and lost their capacitance. There are four capacitors total, and all the other comp… --- ## [Need help with OpenWRT router](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/need-help-with-openwrt-router/65154)
**Author:** [@MakerMan](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/MakerMan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 4:23am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/need-help-with-openwrt-router/65154 "2025-05-31T04:23:38Z")
I love electronics and DIY project but I’m new and beginner in experimenting with it, So I’m sorry if I’m asking something stupid. I have old routers and I heard about OpenWRT and dd-wrt and customizing the router firmw… --- ## [Polyurethane as a conformal coating.](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/polyurethane-as-a-conformal-coating/34641)
**Author:** [@52midnight](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/52midnight)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/polyurethane-as-a-conformal-coating/34641 "2025-05-15T13:09:27Z")
My first negative ion generator has been in operation for two years and has been a success. I’m now putting together a second using physically smaller capacitors and have decided to paint the cap-diode ladder with a conf… --- ## [Surface Mount Soldering Tutorials (11 tutorials) -- to be reinstated?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/surface-mount-soldering-tutorials-11-tutorials-to-be-reinstated/62945)
**Author:** [@SimonTA](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/SimonTA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 1:51am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/surface-mount-soldering-tutorials-11-tutorials-to-be-reinstated/62945 "2025-05-02T01:51:29Z")
Hi there I see that you are making some changes to you website and some links are broken. Will you be reinstating all archived tutorials? For example, I found the 11 tutorials (see list copied below) on surface mount so… --- ## [HMC6352 2D magnetometer revisited](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/hmc6352-2d-magnetometer-revisited/27313)
**Author:** [@jremington](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jremington)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 5:20am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/hmc6352-2d-magnetometer-revisited/27313 "2025-04-29T05:20:18Z")
While most of use have moved on to 3D accelerometer/magnetometer compasses or even IMUs for our robots, there are still interesting uses for the HMC6352 2D magnetometer. I wanted to make a high resolution frictionless sh… --- ## [Status update on backordered item, no response so far](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/status-update-on-backordered-item-no-response-so-far/62928)
**Author:** [@StateMachine123](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/StateMachine123)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 5:01am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/status-update-on-backordered-item-no-response-so-far/62928 "2025-04-29T05:01:44Z")
Good morning, I sent a few messages to support over the past two weeks but haven’t received a response yet. The order (backorder #10,641,336) was placed nearly a month ago so I would like receive an update/timeline on w… --- ## [Software-adjustable switching regulator LM251772 - product request?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/software-adjustable-switching-regulator-lm251772-product-request/64656)
**Author:** [@inductor\_guy](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/inductor_guy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/software-adjustable-switching-regulator-lm251772-product-request/64656 "2025-04-18T20:05:06Z")
There are plenty of buck, boost, and buck-boost power converters on the market and Sparkfun sells a bunch. On some of them you can turn a potentiometer or swap a resistor divider to change the output voltage. However non… --- ## [BNO086 IMU ESP32 Thingplus C Project](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/bno086-imu-esp32-thingplus-c-project/62305)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Shipman](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Chris_Shipman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 8:34am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/bno086-imu-esp32-thingplus-c-project/62305 "2025-04-17T08:34:56Z")
I’m working a project to better learn IMUs and PID control theory. So far I have the (Sparkfun) BNO086 IMU interfaced to the (Sparkfun) ESP32 Thingplus C microcontroller (uC). The IMU is centered on a test fixture with 2… --- ## [Finding a 3D Model for My IoT Project](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/finding-a-3d-model-for-my-iot-project/64520)
**Author:** [@BVD](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/BVD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/finding-a-3d-model-for-my-iot-project/64520 "2025-04-15T12:29:46Z")
Hello everyone I am a student at the AP University in Belgium and I am currently working on an IoT project to measure the water quality of a river. For these measurements we have chosen to use Vernier sensors and hence … --- ## [WAV Trigger in phone case project?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wav-trigger-in-phone-case-project/64502)
**Author:** [@Tennis\_2025](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Tennis_2025)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wav-trigger-in-phone-case-project/64502 "2025-04-10T16:01:47Z")
Hopefully I’m in the right section of the forum. I’m basically looking to make a phone case with 2-4 buttons on it that, when pressed, produce a sound. I’m just seeing if that’s a possible thing to make it slim enough w… --- ## [Back order of Jetson Nano super developer kit 8 GB](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/back-order-of-jetson-nano-super-developer-kit-8-gb/64379)
**Author:** [@Peter1](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Peter1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/back-order-of-jetson-nano-super-developer-kit-8-gb/64379 "2025-04-02T23:41:29Z")
I signed up for the Jetson super developer kit, as it is on back order… How long is the back order, and when I can I expect to be able to order this item…?? Thanks --- ## [ADC Pull-Up Not Disabling on SparkFun ESP32-S3 Thing Plus (Pin 10/IOA6)](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/adc-pull-up-not-disabling-on-sparkfun-esp32-s3-thing-plus-pin-10-ioa6/64333)
**Author:** [@Bill\_89891](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Bill_89891)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 11:15am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/adc-pull-up-not-disabling-on-sparkfun-esp32-s3-thing-plus-pin-10-ioa6/64333 "2025-04-01T11:15:40Z")
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing an issue with the ADC on my SparkFun ESP32‑S3 Thing Plus. When I use a simple 10 kΩ divider (two 10 kΩ resistors) with 2 V across it, I expect the midpoint to be 1 V. However, when I connec… --- ## [RTK solution Without Internet](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rtk-solution-without-internet/46372)
**Author:** [@Slygo](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Slygo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 1:42am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rtk-solution-without-internet/46372 "2025-03-22T01:42:17Z")
Hello All, System Nomenclature: Self-Survey System Requirements: Accuracy 2 cm LAT/LOT, 3 cm height, no real-time internet connection. I have looked/read through a lot of different blogs related to RTK connections and… --- ## [AutoDesk EAGLE is END OF LIFE](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/autodesk-eagle-is-end-of-life/45787)
**Author:** [@John858](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/John858)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 9:26am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/autodesk-eagle-is-end-of-life/45787 "2025-03-13T09:26:31Z")
I wanted to give everyone a heads up. i got an email from AutoDesk saying that they are planning to stop support for EAGLE. what they’re doing is trying to force everyone to use FUSION 360, which I can understand from a … --- ## [Help with Large 7 Segment Displays and 12v DC motor](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/help-with-large-7-segment-displays-and-12v-dc-motor/63663)
**Author:** [@JoWardBarnacles](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/JoWardBarnacles)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 2:14am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/help-with-large-7-segment-displays-and-12v-dc-motor/63663 "2025-02-28T02:14:57Z")
I am using 4 of the spark fun 7 segment displays in series with one another using a single 12v car battery for the 12v power source. The Arduino I’m using is being powered by a 9v battery, but the LED panels/Drivers need… --- ## [RPi Pico 2 always enumerates as USB mass storage](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rpi-pico-2-always-enumerates-as-usb-mass-storage/63669)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Qasmi](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Ben_Qasmi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rpi-pico-2-always-enumerates-as-usb-mass-storage/63669 "2025-02-27T22:05:10Z")
I recently purchased few RPi Pico 2 from Sparkfun, Plugged one into my computer and dropped blink\_simple.uf2 from the examples, sync’d and unmounted the device. But powering it back does not run the blinky and just mount… --- ## [Load cell project - help wanted](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/load-cell-project-help-wanted/63563)
**Author:** [@Akto](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Akto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/load-cell-project-help-wanted/63563 "2025-02-21T23:10:54Z")
Hi all, Jack (of all trades) here. I’m a long-range shooter, a mechanic and a hobby electrician. In long-range shooting it’s all about getting consistent loads, which some of us develop ourselves. We prepare the brass, i… --- ## [Servo control board](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/servo-control-board/63271)
**Author:** [@Videogame95](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Videogame95)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/servo-control-board/63271 "2025-02-08T18:03:37Z")
HI i bought this servo board from sparkfun it setup a servo to move in a postion with momontery switch I sore a video on youtube of sparkfun man showing how to use it with micophone to control a servo, jaw of a moving… [Previous page](https://community.sparkfun.com/c/community/8.md) [Next page](https://community.sparkfun.com/c/community/8.md?page=2)