# Development Tools **URL:** https://community.sparkfun.com/c/development-boards/tools/79.md [Latest](https://community.sparkfun.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sparkfun.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sparkfun.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Development Tools category](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/about-the-development-tools-category/59264)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/about-the-development-tools-category/59264 "2024-07-08T16:06:57Z")
Topics related to development board tools and accessories --- ## [Driving BLDC with TMC6300 dev board, motor heating](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/driving-bldc-with-tmc6300-dev-board-motor-heating/67183)
**Author:** [@spsmith](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/spsmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/driving-bldc-with-tmc6300-dev-board-motor-heating/67183 "2025-10-27T23:25:00Z")
I’m using your TMC6300 dev board to drive a small BLDC, 2204-260KV (like 28mm diam x 11mm thick). I’m using a Pi PICO and SimpleFOC via Arduino IDE. The motor control works great. One issue is the motor heats up with no … --- ## [RedBoard Plus - Arduino IDE Setup](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/redboard-plus-arduino-ide-setup/67007)
**Author:** [@jpmorph1025](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jpmorph1025)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/redboard-plus-arduino-ide-setup/67007 "2025-10-04T15:34:08Z")
Just purchased a Redboard Plus. For the Arduino IDE, do I need to download a board manager that specifies the redboard plus? If so, what is the URL? If not, which board manager works for this board? --- ## [Logic Level Converter Bi-Directional LV Fights Bench Power?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/logic-level-converter-bi-directional-lv-fights-bench-power/66803)
**Author:** [@mattbvb](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/mattbvb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/logic-level-converter-bi-directional-lv-fights-bench-power/66803 "2025-09-07T14:28:29Z")
Have been using USB Pocket AVR Programmer and Logic Level Converter - Bi-Directional to run avrdude on Windows. Target is circuit with ATMega328P operating at 3.3v. This setup seems to work fine (for flashing, fuse bits)… --- ## [SparkFun FT231X Breakout does not light tx or rx](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-ft231x-breakout-does-not-light-tx-or-rx/66677)
**Author:** [@mrmikel](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/mrmikel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-ft231x-breakout-does-not-light-tx-or-rx/66677 "2025-08-23T08:54:13Z")
It shows in device manager as com4, but when I try to loopback test it by shorting tx to rx, no go. When I used a simple test at picaxe for a cable test, when it was supposed to show 5 volts, it showed 0 volts. When it w… --- ## [Pocket AVR Programmer - Not connecting with the Arduino IDE](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pocket-avr-programmer-not-connecting-with-the-arduino-ide/59661)
**Author:** [@Papa\_Don](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Papa_Don)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 5:43am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pocket-avr-programmer-not-connecting-with-the-arduino-ide/59661 "2025-07-31T05:43:56Z")
Hi group. I’ve recently purchased the Sparkfun Pocket AVR Programmer to connect to the ATmega328P-PU. I found a schematic at All About Circuits (https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/projects/breadboarding-and-programming-t… --- ## [How Do I deal with common ground](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/how-do-i-deal-with-common-ground/65659)
**Author:** [@user12](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/user12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/how-do-i-deal-with-common-ground/65659 "2025-06-23T15:36:52Z")
Hi SparkFun Community, I’m A total noob when working with circuits, and I need guidance on proper grounding practices with the TB6612FNG motor driver. My Complete System: Multiple ESP32 microcontrollers Multiple ESP-… --- ## [AS7265x via Qwiic on a Raspberry Pi 3](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/as7265x-via-qwiic-on-a-raspberry-pi-3/45237)
**Author:** [@BurakUygun](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/BurakUygun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/as7265x-via-qwiic-on-a-raspberry-pi-3/45237 "2025-04-27T16:01:25Z")
Hello everyone! I’m new to this community and I’m hoping someone can offer me some assistance. I’m trying to connect my AS7265x sensor to my Raspberry Pi3 using Qwiic, but I’m struggling to write the correct Python code… --- ## [Does SparkFun.com carry Bare Phenolic boards aka perf board aka vector board?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/does-sparkfun-com-carry-bare-phenolic-boards-aka-perf-board-aka-vector-board/60140)
**Author:** [@active6](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/active6)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/does-sparkfun-com-carry-bare-phenolic-boards-aka-perf-board-aka-vector-board/60140 "2024-08-29T12:53:33Z")
I’m looking to purchase some bare perf board for wire wrap projects. Does anyone know if SparkFun carries them ? Here is an example from Jameco: https://www.jameco.com/z/64P44XXXP-Vector-Electronics-Bare-Prototyping-C… --- ## [Tiny AVR Programmer with MicroPython?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/tiny-avr-programmer-with-micropython/47672)
**Author:** [@gato4580](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/gato4580)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/tiny-avr-programmer-with-micropython/47672 "2024-07-09T16:44:01Z")
MicroPython is now available for the ATtiny85. Am I able to use Sparkfun’s Tiny AVR Programmer? --- ## [Forth on SparkFun ESP32 Board](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/forth-on-sparkfun-esp32-board/47667)
**Author:** [@avoidsparks](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/avoidsparks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/forth-on-sparkfun-esp32-board/47667 "2024-07-05T18:17:50Z")
I am looking for resources on how to use Forth with SparkFun products but do not find anything. I know Forth (and Python), but not ESP32, Arduino, etc. Any advice? --- ## [Thing Plus Matter - No COM port on Windows 10 for programming](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/thing-plus-matter-no-com-port-on-windows-10-for-programming/47610)
**Author:** [@cadcat](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/cadcat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/thing-plus-matter-no-com-port-on-windows-10-for-programming/47610 "2024-06-24T17:42:04Z")
At one time I had a COM4 port that would allow communication with the Thing Plus Matter board. This worked with Simplicity Studio and Arduino IDE. Now that COM port is not present and I cannot get either development env… --- ## [Sparkfun Thing Plus Matter MGM240P help needed.](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-thing-plus-matter-mgm240p-help-needed/47579)
**Author:** [@lis82](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/lis82)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 9:51am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-thing-plus-matter-mgm240p-help-needed/47579 "2024-06-15T09:51:11Z")
Hello everyone, I encounter the following issue with the subject: Integrated JLink OB on the board shall work as USB-to-TTL (UART) converter but it can’t do it reliably. It misses a lot of transmitted by MGM240P data … --- ## [Raspberry PI SPIdev always returns 0 when reading lightning detector register](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-spidev-always-returns-0-when-reading-lightning-detector-register/47561)
**Author:** [@MrBear](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/MrBear)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-spidev-always-returns-0-when-reading-lightning-detector-register/47561 "2024-06-12T22:30:28Z")
Hello, I am trying to use the lightning detector with a Raspberry Pi. I haven’t seen any librarys that are available using the SPI interface, since the I2C is “not supported” for this product. Using SPIdev, I am trying… --- ## [Sparkfun facet no longer transmitting GGA NMEA sentences](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-facet-no-longer-transmitting-gga-nmea-sentences/47489)
**Author:** [@cmhopper](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/cmhopper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 8:57am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-facet-no-longer-transmitting-gga-nmea-sentences/47489 "2024-05-29T08:57:25Z")
Hi My sparkfun facet seems to not be transmitting NMEA GGA nmea sentences over usb Ive tried fault finding at 115000kbs in tera tem and its gibberish sentences Ive tried firmware updates and factory resets I dont thi… --- ## [Example12\_UseUart - ZED F9P communication issues with Arduino Mega using UART 1](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/example12-useuart-zed-f9p-communication-issues-with-arduino-mega-using-uart-1/47458)
**Author:** [@lucas\_ort](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/lucas_ort)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/example12-useuart-zed-f9p-communication-issues-with-arduino-mega-using-uart-1/47458 "2024-05-23T17:20:13Z")
Hi everyone, I am doing this post rearding the SparkFun\_u-blox\_GNSS\_Arduino\_Library example code “Example12\_UseUart.ino”, for reading lat and long via UBX binary commands using UART 38400 baud - free from I2C. https://… --- ## [USB Logic Analyzer: Pulseview "fx2lafw: Failed to open potential device"](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/usb-logic-analyzer-pulseview-fx2lafw-failed-to-open-potential-device/45255)
**Author:** [@rstreets96](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/rstreets96)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 3:47am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/usb-logic-analyzer-pulseview-fx2lafw-failed-to-open-potential-device/45255 "2024-05-18T03:47:20Z")
I’m having difficulties connecting the logic analyzer to Pulseview. After using Zadig to update the driver, Pulseview does detect it as “Saleae Logic with 8 Channels.” When attempting to connect to it, it says “Failed to… --- ## [VMware Workstation and AVR Pocket Programmer PGM-09825](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/vmware-workstation-and-avr-pocket-programmer-pgm-09825/47335)
**Author:** [@Mr.Newlove](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Mr.Newlove)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/vmware-workstation-and-avr-pocket-programmer-pgm-09825/47335 "2024-05-03T21:24:33Z")
Hello all, I have been using PGM-09825 for projects for years and currently own at least 5. They have always been my goto avr isp programmer. But I am trying to get a VM setup that requires the AVR pocket programmer to… --- ## [Coding for multiple sensors in Arduino IDE](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/coding-for-multiple-sensors-in-arduino-ide/47247)
**Author:** [@JSS2110](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/JSS2110)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/coding-for-multiple-sensors-in-arduino-ide/47247 "2024-04-08T20:19:24Z")
I’m using a redboard soldered to a qwicc shield. The two sensors are the AS7263 infrared spectrometer and the MAX3010x pulse oximeter and heart rate monitor. I’ve done some research and seen the way to code for multiple … --- ## [Micropython with ulab for SAMD51 Thing Plus and Teensy4.1](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/micropython-with-ulab-for-samd51-thing-plus-and-teensy4-1/47050)
**Author:** [@leandrosf88](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/leandrosf88)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 5:17am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/micropython-with-ulab-for-samd51-thing-plus-and-teensy4-1/47050 "2024-03-07T05:17:04Z")
Hello everybody I would like to use micropython with ulab on the SAMD51 Thing Plus and Teensy4.1 microcontrollers. Is there any tutorial that guides, step by step, how to create a firmware (UF2 and HEX file) with this l… --- ## [pocket programmer pgm-09825](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pocket-programmer-pgm-09825/47009)
**Author:** [@w5kub](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/w5kub)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pocket-programmer-pgm-09825/47009 "2024-02-23T20:31:25Z")
Just received the pocket avr programmer. the device i program needs 3.3v. the pgm-09825 material says it provides either 5v or nothing (in which case i would need to provide a seperate 3.3v to device) I have tried the sw… --- ## [SparkFun The Thing Plus ExpLoRaBLE (WRL-17506), anyone have a TTN OTAA sketch that works](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-the-thing-plus-explorable-wrl-17506-anyone-have-a-ttn-otaa-sketch-that-works/46964)
**Author:** [@Craig59715](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Craig59715)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-the-thing-plus-explorable-wrl-17506-anyone-have-a-ttn-otaa-sketch-that-works/46964 "2024-02-14T16:38:53Z")
I have a slightly modified the example OTAA sketch based on the BASICMAC example that established an OTAA connection after many many attempts, and only occasionally can successfully transmit a packet. The provided examp… --- ## [Beginner at coding trying to make a timer with the RedBoard Turbo and Qwiic Alphanumeric Display](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/beginner-at-coding-trying-to-make-a-timer-with-the-redboard-turbo-and-qwiic-alphanumeric-display/46938)
**Author:** [@TechViking](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/TechViking)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2024, 11:05am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/beginner-at-coding-trying-to-make-a-timer-with-the-redboard-turbo-and-qwiic-alphanumeric-display/46938 "2024-02-11T11:05:29Z")
so I have tried a lot of examples and other code I have found online but nothing is remotely working with this set up and I need somewhere to start so I can build a timer with 2 Alphanumeric displays and a 3 way toggle s… --- ## [Could not find USBtiny device](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/could-not-find-usbtiny-device/46859)
**Author:** [@drturner93](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/drturner93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/could-not-find-usbtiny-device/46859 "2024-02-08T20:43:42Z")
I have previously successfully used the Tiny AVR Programmer for several projects. However today (using the same laptop) when I tried to down load the sketch using the Programmer I got the error: avrdude: Error: Could no… --- ## [Function return MMC5983MA\_Magnetometer\_Arduino\_Library](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/function-return-mmc5983ma-magnetometer-arduino-library/46830)
**Author:** [@alejandro.allievi](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/alejandro.allievi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 4:01am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/function-return-mmc5983ma-magnetometer-arduino-library/46830 "2024-02-02T04:01:32Z")
In the library for Arduino at https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun\_MM … \_Library.h , the following functions return raw data: // Get X, Y and Z field strengths in a single measurement bool getMeasurementXYZ(uint32\_t \*x,… --- ## [How to synchronize two RTC's](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/how-to-synchronize-two-rtcs/46775)
**Author:** [@Johnny7](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Johnny7)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 2:12am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/how-to-synchronize-two-rtcs/46775 "2024-01-13T02:12:21Z")
Hi I have 2 identical DS3231 RTC modules and would like to synchronize them precisely. Relying on the time update through the compiler is too slow. I was thinking of setting the time on one with a GPS, and then somehow… --- ## [PGM-09825 Issue when programming ATXMEGA32A4U](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pgm-09825-issue-when-programming-atxmega32a4u/46770)
**Author:** [@pschless20](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/pschless20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 10:03am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pgm-09825-issue-when-programming-atxmega32a4u/46770 "2024-01-12T10:03:12Z")
Hello, I am trying to program an ATXMEGA32A4U using the PGM-09825 pocket programmer from SparkFun through AVRDude. When attempting to confirm the connection before flashing code, I receive the following error: This … --- ## [A111 RADAR MODULE RANGE](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/a111-radar-module-range/46297)
**Author:** [@SENA\_AKAR](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/SENA_AKAR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/a111-radar-module-range/46297 "2023-12-13T14:46:53Z")
Hi, i want to control your module via ESP32 S3 DEVKİT and i find the ESP32 example codes from acconeer site but i could not compile the code. Is there any code example for ESP32 in C? Other problem is A111 Range is publi… --- ## [Connecting arduino pro to 9dof imu/datalogger?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/connecting-arduino-pro-to-9dof-imu-datalogger/46543)
**Author:** [@andromeda](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/andromeda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/connecting-arduino-pro-to-9dof-imu-datalogger/46543 "2023-12-01T22:55:48Z")
I am trying to use the arduino to get signal data from various actuators and would like to print this data to the csv created by the datalogger. How do I do this? --- ## [Where do I find Arduino sketches?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/where-do-i-find-arduino-sketches/46510)
**Author:** [@Bob\_F](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Bob_F)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/where-do-i-find-arduino-sketches/46510 "2023-11-14T18:17:30Z")
Feeling kinda stupid but… Where do I find the Arduino sketches referenced in this Hookup guide? (iot Redboard ESP32) https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/io … ple-2-wifi File \> Examples, and under “Examples for SparkF… [Next page](https://community.sparkfun.com/c/development-boards/tools/79.md?page=1)