# Archive **URL:** https://community.sparkfun.com/c/old-topics/129.md [Latest](https://community.sparkfun.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sparkfun.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sparkfun.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Archive category](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/about-the-archive-category/59332)
**Author:** [@gigapod](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/gigapod)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/about-the-archive-category/59332 "2024-07-09T20:06:52Z")
Discussions and categories that are quite old and not relevant to the current products and services offered by SparkFun Electronics. --- ## [I NEED YOUR HELP WITH MY UBLOX NEO M8P-2!!!](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/i-need-your-help-with-my-ublox-neo-m8p-2/47461)
**Author:** [@simon\_23ignacio](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/simon_23ignacio)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/i-need-your-help-with-my-ublox-neo-m8p-2/47461 "2024-05-25T21:24:32Z")
Good morning, How is your day going? My name is SIMON BECERRA, student in Panama, Technological University of Panama. :oops: :oops: :oops: 1 week ago I bought a product from SparkFun, called NEO m8p-2 GPS module. I am … --- ## [Thing Plus Dual-Port Logging with ESP32 WROOM (USB-C)](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/thing-plus-dual-port-logging-with-esp32-wroom-usb-c/44973)
**Author:** [@iscold309](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/iscold309)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 10:28am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/thing-plus-dual-port-logging-with-esp32-wroom-usb-c/44973 "2024-04-21T10:28:36Z")
I am trying to use a Thing Plus Dual-Port Logging with a SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32 WROOM (USB-C). Running the provided examples, I am getting stuck on example 5 - Sleep\_SPI. While trying to initiate the SD library - SD… --- ## [How do I know what exact parts & what pins are broken out?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/how-do-i-know-what-exact-parts-what-pins-are-broken-out/47314)
**Author:** [@btreichel](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/btreichel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/how-do-i-know-what-exact-parts-what-pins-are-broken-out/47314 "2024-04-19T20:37:02Z")
I’m prototyping with a SparkFun IoT RedBoard - ESP32 Development Board. I have a zed 9p connected via qwicc, and some of the pins to drive servos, etc. How do I know what pins will be broken out (available) ? --- ## [Project already added to cart error - Can not place order](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/project-already-added-to-cart-error-can-not-place-order/47212)
**Author:** [@oddity42](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/oddity42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/project-already-added-to-cart-error-can-not-place-order/47212 "2024-04-02T22:17:18Z")
Hi, I am trying to place an A La Carte order but I am getting “Project has already been added to cart. Changes cannot be made!” after I accept the terms and conditions. I can not get to a screen to place an order. Is th… --- ## [Custom hardware](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/custom-hardware/47042)
**Author:** [@CloudInnovations](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/CloudInnovations)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/custom-hardware/47042 "2024-03-18T22:38:47Z")
Hello, I emailed services@sparkfun.com with an inquiry two weeks ago and haven’t heard back. I’d like to discuss custom pcb hardware. Should I send a follow up email? Thanks, Marco Fusco --- ## [HMC6343 URGENT REQUEST](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/hmc6343-urgent-request/47017)
**Author:** [@hopew](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/hopew)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/hmc6343-urgent-request/47017 "2024-03-12T19:29:30Z")
URGENT - \*\*\* I couldn’t figure out any other way of asking if we can order without the card on the back - HMC6343 - Digikey will not answer this, and this is for a government-affiliated end user. Please advise next steps… --- ## [SW Maps converts Facelt L band Elevation data to Meters when exporting to CSV](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sw-maps-converts-facelt-l-band-elevation-data-to-meters-when-exporting-to-csv/46984)
**Author:** [@jwhit731](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jwhit731)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sw-maps-converts-facelt-l-band-elevation-data-to-meters-when-exporting-to-csv/46984 "2024-02-18T17:17:28Z")
SW Maps shows my elevation data correctly in feet in the SW Maps App. But when i export it to CSV for use in Hydromagic it converts the elevation data to meters. the settings seem to be correct in SW Maps, Does anyone k… --- ## [Solar power](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/solar-power/46785)
**Author:** [@fgnievinski](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/fgnievinski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/solar-power/46785 "2024-01-23T00:41:45Z")
Hi, I have a question about the solar power option: Power your design from a 10W solar panel. This block adds LiPo charging as well so you can have uninterrupted power through the night. The solar panel, battery and U… --- ## [Sparkfun bmp 581 library](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-bmp-581-library/46780)
**Author:** [@Hikmet](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Hikmet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 11:53am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-bmp-581-library/46780 "2024-01-16T11:53:47Z")
Hello, I’m working on the project and i want to connect two sparkfun bmp581 sensor boards to one arduino using i2c connection. Using sparkfun bmp581 library can i get data from both of them? Thank you in advance. --- ## [CAB-15455 USB C panel mount 6” extension cable](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/cab-15455-usb-c-panel-mount-6-extension-cable/46692)
**Author:** [@THMarana](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/THMarana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/cab-15455-usb-c-panel-mount-6-extension-cable/46692 "2023-12-28T22:52:16Z")
Is the CAB-15455 USB C panel mount 6” extension cable available Female-to-Female? Thank you. --- ## [ALC - Something Went Wrong](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/alc-something-went-wrong/46619)
**Author:** [@brucem](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/brucem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/alc-something-went-wrong/46619 "2023-12-14T23:34:44Z")
Folks – For a week now, we have been trying to submit a ALC order, but after agreeing to the terms & conditions page, we get the error like below. The project then is locked, and cannot be edited. It can be cloned, but t… --- ## [USB to Serial Breakout - FT232RL BOB-12731 programming pod Question](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/usb-to-serial-breakout-ft232rl-bob-12731-programming-pod-question/46609)
**Author:** [@franktokarz](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/franktokarz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/usb-to-serial-breakout-ft232rl-bob-12731-programming-pod-question/46609 "2023-12-12T00:44:04Z")
For the SparkFun USB to Serial Breakout - FT232RL BOB-12731 programming pod, we are powering the programming of our parts through an external power supply, rather than the power rail provided from within the programming … --- ## [Are there any limits to what speakers I can connect to an arduino mp3 sheild?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/are-there-any-limits-to-what-speakers-i-can-connect-to-an-arduino-mp3-sheild/46583)
**Author:** [@Adididit](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Adididit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/are-there-any-limits-to-what-speakers-i-can-connect-to-an-arduino-mp3-sheild/46583 "2023-12-04T17:48:17Z")
I bought the sparkfun arduino mp3 audio shield (v15) and I want to connect a speaker directly (in the three holes next to the headphones connection). Can I connect there any device I’d like or there’s certain ohm/watts … --- ## [coil winding](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/coil-winding/46272)
**Author:** [@yovenim](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/yovenim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/coil-winding/46272 "2023-09-27T17:20:03Z")
hi all, i have set a challenge to wind my own coils to repair the growing number of sick magnetos i have and non running engines . i purchased an old machine made by v.p engineering a division of halsten engineering of b… --- ## [Creating electronic tape measure with beacon](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/creating-electronic-tape-measure-with-beacon/46234)
**Author:** [@Kkleman16](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Kkleman16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/creating-electronic-tape-measure-with-beacon/46234 "2023-09-19T20:38:24Z")
Hello, Do you have any products to help design an electric tape measure? I would like to have a “beacon” I can leave at point A. The receiver would be able to measure distance in real time between point A and B. No las… --- ## [Wather station, lightninig detector and wifi communication to local server](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wather-station-lightninig-detector-and-wifi-communication-to-local-server/46144)
**Author:** [@Jeyfun](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Jeyfun)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wather-station-lightninig-detector-and-wifi-communication-to-local-server/46144 "2023-09-07T19:53:11Z")
Hi everyone, im new pretty new in this kind of implementation and solutions, im trying to build this to detect and visualize the data. I want to buy this station: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15901 I guess this mo… --- ## [New project, need direction](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/new-project-need-direction/45978)
**Author:** [@Bhazelton](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Bhazelton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/new-project-need-direction/45978 "2023-07-29T01:42:54Z")
I have a project I am working on. The objective of the project is to use gps on a rover to map a paved section of road. The idea being drop the rover at a starting point and “zero” it. Let it make its path and record cha… --- ## [Seeking assistance for an RFID project](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/seeking-assistance-for-an-rfid-project/45619)
**Author:** [@JT001](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/JT001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 1:17am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/seeking-assistance-for-an-rfid-project/45619 "2023-05-25T01:17:49Z")
Hello! I am seeking some assistance in putting together an RFID kit for a project. I want to install RFID tags/stickers on goods inside a commercial fridge and monitor the temp and track the inventory using RFID tech. An… --- ## [Looking Motor Driver in Fusion 360 Library](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/looking-motor-driver-in-fusion-360-library/45564)
**Author:** [@kmcsorley](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/kmcsorley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/looking-motor-driver-in-fusion-360-library/45564 "2023-05-10T14:08:22Z")
I am designing a PCB in Fusion 360 that includes the the SparkFun Motor Driver - Dual TB6612FNG https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14451, but I cannot find it anywhere!! Is it in one of the SparkFun libraries that needs t… --- ## [little help please](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/little-help-please/45463)
**Author:** [@BigGill](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/BigGill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/little-help-please/45463 "2023-04-19T22:19:08Z")
Hi, I’m not handy at all and need some help on what parts to order from here. I am looking to pass an object with a RFID tag on the bottom over a RFID sensor/reader. When the object is over the sensor/reader I would lik… --- ## [looking for STM32F429IGT6 and STM32F407IGT6](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/looking-for-stm32f429igt6-and-stm32f407igt6/45349)
**Author:** [@bidrohini](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/bidrohini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/looking-for-stm32f429igt6-and-stm32f407igt6/45349 "2023-04-10T19:56:51Z")
These are not available even in digikey :frowning: --- ## [question about MAX30100 series board](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/question-about-max30100-series-board/45407)
**Author:** [@llsummer](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/llsummer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/question-about-max30100-series-board/45407 "2023-04-08T23:16:24Z")
Hi all. can the MAX30100 be able to connect to any pins of ESP32 which configured by wire.h as I2C pin? or can only connected to default I2C pin? are there ant Libraries be able to used for all MAX30100 series boar… --- ## [Connecting ICM-20948 to arduino uno and getting Data Underflow](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/connecting-icm-20948-to-arduino-uno-and-getting-data-underflow/45331)
**Author:** [@Weng\_K](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Weng_K)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/connecting-icm-20948-to-arduino-uno-and-getting-data-underflow/45331 "2023-03-28T19:26:02Z")
My current setup is the ICM-20948(https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15335) being connected to a Qwiic Cable - Breadboard Jumper(https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14425) to the arduino Uno directly. I am running the Exam… --- ## [Looking for a little help making a small tracker](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/looking-for-a-little-help-making-a-small-tracker/44392)
**Author:** [@MOFOPOPO](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/MOFOPOPO)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 2:18am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/looking-for-a-little-help-making-a-small-tracker/44392 "2023-02-16T02:18:58Z")
I want to build the smallest purpose built tracker I can. The use of the tracker would be in a law enforcement setting with judicial review and warrant. Multiple scenarios exist for the deployment of the device. We curre… --- ## [BME688 gas reading doesn't change](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/bme688-gas-reading-doesnt-change/45092)
**Author:** [@Christoforos\_18](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Christoforos_18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/bme688-gas-reading-doesnt-change/45092 "2023-02-02T14:41:02Z")
Hello, I have purchased the BME688 sensor on Sparkfun 19096 board. I have connected it with I2C communication protocol to esp32 pico d4 development kit and used the SV-Zanshin Arduino library on GitHub to read the senso… --- ## [Customization of SparkFun 9DoF IMU Breakout - ICM-20948](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/customization-of-sparkfun-9dof-imu-breakout-icm-20948/44858)
**Author:** [@eskhisov](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/eskhisov)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/customization-of-sparkfun-9dof-imu-breakout-icm-20948/44858 "2023-01-05T20:46:47Z")
I am looking athttps://www.sparkfun.com/products/15335 which is SparkFun 9DoF IMU Breakout - ICM-20948. Description says that A la Carte is available for this board: Need a custom board? This component can be found i… --- ## [Customization of RTK Express](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/customization-of-rtk-express/44629)
**Author:** [@busyspin](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/busyspin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/customization-of-rtk-express/44629 "2022-10-27T18:00:26Z")
Hi, SparkFun team. I am interested in using the RTK Express to validate that a GPS antenna installation is adequate. Adequate means that it is functional (i.e. signal can be received over the coaxial cable from the ante… --- ## [usb type c block, lack thereof](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/usb-type-c-block-lack-thereof/44309)
**Author:** [@aperson](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/aperson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2022, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/usb-type-c-block-lack-thereof/44309 "2022-08-19T21:53:29Z")
In designing a custom PCB for an ROV project, I was befuddled at the lack of an option to install a USB type C block on an A La Carte custom PCB. If I am stupid and blind and it is right there, or if it needs to be added… --- ## [GNSS Multi-Band L1/L2 Helical Antenna (SMA) BT-560](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/gnss-multi-band-l1-l2-helical-antenna-sma-bt-560/44198)
**Author:** [@SKateliev](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/SKateliev)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/gnss-multi-band-l1-l2-helical-antenna-sma-bt-560/44198 "2022-07-18T14:56:56Z")
What are the offsets for the L1 and L2 phase centers of the antenna? [Next page](https://community.sparkfun.com/c/old-topics/129.md?page=1)