# Education Products **URL:** https://community.sparkfun.com/c/other/sparkfun-education/13.md [Latest](https://community.sparkfun.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sparkfun.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sparkfun.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Education Products category](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/about-the-education-products-category/59198)
**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-education-products-category/59198 "2024-07-08T16:06:56Z")
Discussions around SparkFun education products --- ## [Driver Installation for the SparkFun Inventor's Kit (SIK)/RedBoard Recognition Issues](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/driver-installation-for-the-sparkfun-inventors-kit-sik-redboard-recognition-issues/37471)
**Author:** [@santaimpersonator](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/santaimpersonator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2019, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/driver-installation-for-the-sparkfun-inventors-kit-sik-redboard-recognition-issues/37471 "2019-08-06T22:26:49Z")
If you purchased the Arduino Uno version of the kit, you shouldn’t need to install any drivers. The Arduino IDE provides the drivers with it’s IDE. There are two different drivers required for the (RedBoard in the) Spar… --- ## [Servo for XRP not working properly](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/servo-for-xrp-not-working-properly/69285)
**Author:** [@Lon](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Lon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/servo-for-xrp-not-working-properly/69285 "2026-07-24T21:11:16Z")
THe servo for one of our XRP has started working erratically. We think it is not a code issue but are not sure how to test the servo. Also curious if we should open it up and take a look but can’t find diagrams of what i… --- ## [XRP Control Board Non-responsive](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/xrp-control-board-non-responsive/61369)
**Author:** [@jrumple](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jrumple)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/xrp-control-board-non-responsive/61369 "2025-06-16T21:28:26Z")
I ordered several XRP Kits-Beta (Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Kit - Beta - KIT-22230 - SparkFun Electronics, #22230). While assembling one of them, the red LEDs did not illuminate when the USB cable was plugged i… --- ## [XRP for high school beginning robotics class](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/xrp-for-high-school-beginning-robotics-class/62751)
**Author:** [@MrBuck1](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/MrBuck1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 12:37am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/xrp-for-high-school-beginning-robotics-class/62751 "2025-01-15T00:37:22Z")
Greetings! I am looking for input as I decide on how to spend my robotics budget. Background: I teach a robotics class to highschool students. I currently use a set RedBots which are getting old - gear motors are star… --- ## [Lora module E19-433M30S How to setup at full power 1W(30dBm)](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/lora-module-e19-433m30s-how-to-setup-at-full-power-1w-30dbm/62266)
**Author:** [@smuscat](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/smuscat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/lora-module-e19-433m30s-how-to-setup-at-full-power-1w-30dbm/62266 "2024-12-17T16:36:39Z")
Hello, We encountered difficulty trying to transmit and receive a message from 5 km apart. We bought two transceiver modules from Sparkfun (LoRa 1W Breakout, 433M30S) with a matched antenna at 50 ohms impedance. The cod… --- ## [Connecting micro:bit to SparkFun Qwiic ToF Imager - VL53L5CX](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/connecting-micro-bit-to-sparkfun-qwiic-tof-imager-vl53l5cx/47644)
**Author:** [@h\_shawberry](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/h_shawberry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/connecting-micro-bit-to-sparkfun-qwiic-tof-imager-vl53l5cx/47644 "2024-06-27T23:16:13Z")
Hi All, I would like to connect the SparkFun Qwiic ToF Imager - VL53L5CX to the micro:bit. I was wondering if the firmware would cause problems. Specifically, I have the micro:bit Breakout Board, and was planning on us… --- ## [Custom Kit for Education](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/custom-kit-for-education/47593)
**Author:** [@davilsclt](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/davilsclt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/custom-kit-for-education/47593 "2024-06-19T22:53:09Z")
I am an educator who will be teaching a course in the fall semester, and I am trying to arrange a kit as course material. I submitted a set of items on the custom kitting service page. The custom kitting page seems to n… --- ## [Circuit 5A Motor Basics](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/circuit-5a-motor-basics/47537)
**Author:** [@CartachoMap](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/CartachoMap)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/circuit-5a-motor-basics/47537 "2024-06-07T19:22:18Z")
I am working through this circuit from the Inventors Kit 4.1.2. Using the code below, directly from the SIK Master Library. When I enter a forward command (f 100) only pins A01 and A02 send a signal to the motors. B02 a… --- ## [RedBoard stopped responding](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/redboard-stopped-responding/47268)
**Author:** [@unveil](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/unveil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/redboard-stopped-responding/47268 "2024-04-11T16:55:23Z")
My daughter is working her way through the Inventor’s Kit and associated SIK. She’s currently on circuit 3B (distance sensor) but the Arduino board just… Stopped working. There’s no power light when plugged into the comp… --- ## [One Redboard stopped connecting to any PC in class (others still work fine)](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/one-redboard-stopped-connecting-to-any-pc-in-class-others-still-work-fine/47271)
**Author:** [@pgoldman\_fhs](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/pgoldman_fhs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/one-redboard-stopped-connecting-to-any-pc-in-class-others-still-work-fine/47271 "2024-04-10T23:26:28Z")
One of my 18 Sparkfun Redboards (Arduino Uno) from the Inventors kit stopped being recognized by any com port on any computer. Other redboards will be seen with the USB cable and computer I am using. So, it is not the c… --- ## [Arduino Engineering Kit Rev 2](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/arduino-engineering-kit-rev-2/46185)
**Author:** [@qarlo](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/qarlo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/arduino-engineering-kit-rev-2/46185 "2023-09-11T19:26:26Z")
I was looking at the Arduino Engineering Kit Rev 2 for an adult education class on robotics (being taught at a technical High School) and was wondering if this kit would be appropriate. The people in the class may have d… --- ## [www.learn.sparkfun.com: Wrong formula for ADC calculation](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/www-learn-sparkfun-com-wrong-formula-for-adc-calculation/46040)
**Author:** [@berntd](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/berntd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/www-learn-sparkfun-com-wrong-formula-for-adc-calculation/46040 "2023-08-18T14:32:11Z")
Hello, In this link, https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/an … to-voltage The formala and explanation are not correct. The value of 2^resolution - 1 (1023) is used instead of the correct 2^resolution (1024) Worst is… --- ## [Microbit breakout with Qwiic ultrasonic](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/microbit-breakout-with-qwiic-ultrasonic/45603)
**Author:** [@zzztpoof](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/zzztpoof)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/microbit-breakout-with-qwiic-ultrasonic/45603 "2023-05-17T15:02:20Z")
I just switched from Arduino to Microbit in my classroom this year due their simplicity and ease of use with our school’s new mandatory Chromebooks. There is a lot that we can do with them, but I am looking to go a littl… --- ## [weather:bit not logging data with battery pack](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/weather-bit-not-logging-data-with-battery-pack/38617)
**Author:** [@aiida](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/aiida)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/weather-bit-not-logging-data-with-battery-pack/38617 "2023-03-03T16:54:57Z")
Hello, we are conducting a weather unit where we are using the weather:bit and the climate kit to record weather data in our environment. When we power the micro:bit using a USB connected to a computer, we have no issues… --- ## [Microbot WebUSB Download issues](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/microbot-webusb-download-issues/45128)
**Author:** [@LabSpace](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/LabSpace)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/microbot-webusb-download-issues/45128 "2023-02-10T15:05:31Z")
Hi, I’m using the MicroBot kit with a STEM Club of Middle School Students. The first download/pairing goes great each time we start. Then, we unhook the USB and test the robots. After we do this 2 times, the download ge… --- ## [solder for flashlight kit](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/solder-for-flashlight-kit/45029)
**Author:** [@gordonb](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/gordonb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/solder-for-flashlight-kit/45029 "2023-01-24T15:31:09Z")
Hello, I am a newbie CS teacher using your flashlight solder kits this year. At approx. the 5.30 mark in the intro video it talks about the “thicker core” solder: https://youtu.be/ABzP8A4rSHA Is this the solder he spe… --- ## [SIK 4.1 with Python?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sik-4-1-with-python/44446)
**Author:** [@jback](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/jback)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sik-4-1-with-python/44446 "2022-09-14T17:50:22Z")
Is it possible to use Python with the SIK 4.1 kit? Unless I’m missing something, I can’t find any info online that mentions using Python with the RedBoard QWIIC, which is the board in the SIK. Most of the info I have fou… --- ## [learn Sparkfun - clockclock Project](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/learn-sparkfun-clockclock-project/44168)
**Author:** [@Matthias\_1811](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Matthias_1811)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 11:47am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/learn-sparkfun-clockclock-project/44168 "2022-09-08T11:47:14Z")
Hello, I would like to get to grips with FPGA programming and have therefore chosen the clockclock learning project. The pin assignment is defined in the clocklock.acf. Unfortunately, the information is missing here as … --- ## [Submersible Pump with an Arduino and relay and Arduino](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/submersible-pump-with-an-arduino-and-relay-and-arduino/44172)
**Author:** [@abell118](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/abell118)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/submersible-pump-with-an-arduino-and-relay-and-arduino/44172 "2022-07-06T23:54:23Z")
I purchased from Sparkfun: Arduino Uno SparkFun Qwiic Single Relay Wall Adapter Power Supply - 9VDC, 650mA (Barrel Jack) Amphibious Horizontal Submersible Pump However, I am not sure if the Arduino with th… --- ## [Micro:Arcade Kit Extensions not working for Micro:bit v2](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/micro-arcade-kit-extensions-not-working-for-micro-bit-v2/43711)
**Author:** [@MDMLNM](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/MDMLNM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/micro-arcade-kit-extensions-not-working-for-micro-bit-v2/43711 "2022-04-26T18:55:44Z")
Hi! I am unable to get the micro:arcade kit (16403) extensions to work in MakeCode using a micro:bit v2. I receive an error code 927 on the micro:bit after downloading. I assumed that V2.0 in the product title meant for … --- ## [Extra UART](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/extra-uart/43404)
**Author:** [@powersoft](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/powersoft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/extra-uart/43404 "2022-01-28T21:52:37Z")
Hello, I have a ATSAMD21G18. I wont to make an extra UART in processor pin 37 (TXD, SERCOM5.2) and pin 38 (RXD, SERCOM5.3) and call this material. found this code segment, and how to change the code so it is working w… --- ## [MATLAB fails to activate after a fresh download/install!](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/matlab-fails-to-activate-after-a-fresh-download-install/43297)
**Author:** [@Roboticspro](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Roboticspro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2022, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/matlab-fails-to-activate-after-a-fresh-download-install/43297 "2022-01-15T23:43:37Z")
I recently purchased 12 of the new Arduino Engineering Kits (Rev2) and I cannot get any of the software to activate in my school lab. I deactivated the old site license MATLAB (2019) installs and deleted the software. Go… --- ## [Circuit 4A Hello World](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/circuit-4a-hello-world/43272)
**Author:** [@klupton](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/klupton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/circuit-4a-hello-world/43272 "2022-01-05T22:16:12Z")
In the sparkfun project book I have students working on Circuit 4A Hello World. Using the code provided and the circuit provided we can’t get the LCD display to post text. It lights and gets power. I have triple checked … --- ## [SIK with Chromebook](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sik-with-chromebook/43154)
**Author:** [@dkinel](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/dkinel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sik-with-chromebook/43154 "2021-12-10T22:18:22Z")
I have a student who is working with an SIK and is trying to use the web-based version of the Arduino IDE. Is there any way to use the SIK with a Chromebook? Thanks! --- ## [Ardumoto Kit Hookup Guide Problems](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/ardumoto-kit-hookup-guide-problems/42947)
**Author:** [@msantos](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/msantos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/ardumoto-kit-hookup-guide-problems/42947 "2021-10-29T01:16:15Z")
Hello, I am teaching a robotics class using Arduino micro controller. I purchase the Ardumoto Shield Kit and used the sample code to attach my hobby motors. Here is the link to the sample code (https://learn.sparkfun.co… --- ## [Sampling frequency of the SparkFun Gator Microphone](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sampling-frequency-of-the-sparkfun-gator-microphone/42390)
**Author:** [@JeffB](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/JeffB)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 12:10am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sampling-frequency-of-the-sparkfun-gator-microphone/42390 "2021-07-13T00:10:02Z")
Hello there, I am trying a physics experiment to measure the speed of sound. I am using a microbit fitted with a SparkFun gator microphone sending its audio data either by USB cable / serial or preferably (for the expe… --- ## [Lilypad Protosnap Plus Problems uploading to arduino](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/lilypad-protosnap-plus-problems-uploading-to-arduino/42324)
**Author:** [@hchafiian](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/hchafiian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2021, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/lilypad-protosnap-plus-problems-uploading-to-arduino/42324 "2021-06-22T18:26:49Z")
Working in the classroom with the Lilypad Protosnap, a few students suddenly were no longer able to upload arduino sketches… We troubleshooted the version of arduino, we reset the lilypad, we reinstalled arduino - but o… --- ## [Issues with Wireless Keyboard with RPi Zero W Basic Kits](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/issues-with-wireless-keyboard-with-rpi-zero-w-basic-kits/42122)
**Author:** [@bhuang7](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/bhuang7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2021, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/issues-with-wireless-keyboard-with-rpi-zero-w-basic-kits/42122 "2021-05-10T13:48:12Z")
I’m using the low-cost wireless keyboard with the RPi Zero W Basic kit through the OTG cable. The keyboard is not finding or seeing the dongle connected to the RPi. Keyboard is tested and works on a PC and a Mac just fin… --- ## [Any educational kits sold that teach users about concepts such as matching networks?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/any-educational-kits-sold-that-teach-users-about-concepts-such-as-matching-networks/42070)
**Author:** [@anon38646516](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/anon38646516)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/any-educational-kits-sold-that-teach-users-about-concepts-such-as-matching-networks/42070 "2021-05-03T17:41:10Z")
Hello, I am an engineer who studied mechanical engineering in undergraduate, but want to have a better hands-on, practical feel for electronics. My current work involves working with vacuum deposition systems. These sy… [Next page](https://community.sparkfun.com/c/other/sparkfun-education/13.md?page=1)