# \#processor **URL:** https://community.sparkfun.com/tag/processor/5.md [Latest](https://community.sparkfun.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sparkfun.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sparkfun.com/tags.md) --- ## [Humble request for donation any development board for local LLM](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/humble-request-for-donation-any-development-board-for-local-llm/69667)
**Author:** [@cicada](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/cicada)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/humble-request-for-donation-any-development-board-for-local-llm/69667 "2026-10-07T22:04:54Z")
Good Day, Can i humble request for donation any rejected, refurbish dev board so i could expirement portable LLM im building a Healthcare system - clinics/diagnostics here in philippines. due to financial unstable i cant… --- ## [From RedBoard Artemis ADC/FFT to a Standalone BJT Analyzer](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/from-redboard-artemis-adc-fft-to-a-standalone-bjt-analyzer/69511)
**Author:** [@Jakobst1](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Jakobst1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/from-redboard-artemis-adc-fft-to-a-standalone-bjt-analyzer/69511 "2026-09-04T18:55:58Z")
Some four years ago I purchased my first RedBoard Artemis, mainly because I was impressed by the Apollo3’s promising mixed-signal capabilities, especially the 14-bit 1.2 MSPS ADC. Since then, I have spent quite a bit of… --- ## [Home automation system built with RP2040 W and RP2350 W boards](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/home-automation-system-built-with-rp2040-w-and-rp2350-w-boards/69389)
**Author:** [@viskr1](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/viskr1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 10:23am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/home-automation-system-built-with-rp2040-w-and-rp2350-w-boards/69389 "2026-08-19T10:23:44Z")
So I’ve been building a system based solely around RP Pico’s. One RP2350 W is the main server displaying these web pages. All communication via WiFi and no MQTT hub required. The whole system consists of Pico2W h… --- ## [WiFi enabled Sprinkler controller with RPi Pico 2W](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wifi-enabled-sprinkler-controller-with-rpi-pico-2w/69217)
**Author:** [@viskr1](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/viskr1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/wifi-enabled-sprinkler-controller-with-rpi-pico-2w/69217 "2026-08-16T08:42:58Z")
There are WiFi controlled sprinklers out there, doubtful any open sourced for control. According to Google it is a popular DIY project, so why should they get all the fun. Most people seem to be using 8 relay boards ava… --- ## [SPI and Asyncronous Serial Connections with RedBoard Artemis ATP?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/spi-and-asyncronous-serial-connections-with-redboard-artemis-atp/69312)
**Author:** [@B](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/B)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/spi-and-asyncronous-serial-connections-with-redboard-artemis-atp/69312 "2026-08-03T21:31:55Z")
Hello. Our project uses two gimbal SparkFun 3-Phase BLDC motors with encoders Gimbal Motor with Encoder - 12V, 467RPM - SparkFun Electronics and two SparkFun 3-Phase Brushless motor-drivers. Therefore, there are two peri… --- ## [New PCB'er - figuring out what I need for my PCB](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/new-pcber-figuring-out-what-i-need-for-my-pcb/68912)
**Author:** [@Aayan\_Khan](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Aayan_Khan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/new-pcber-figuring-out-what-i-need-for-my-pcb/68912 "2026-05-29T14:08:40Z")
Hi everyone, this is my first post here, and I just had some questions : ) I was looking at the schematic for the AS7263 NIR sensor, and was trying to figure out what sensor they use for the actual IR reading. I found i… --- ## [Identify Components For Arduino To Pair With ONN 4K Pro Streaming Device](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/identify-components-for-arduino-to-pair-with-onn-4k-pro-streaming-device/68609)
**Author:** [@LTG](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/LTG)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/identify-components-for-arduino-to-pair-with-onn-4k-pro-streaming-device/68609 "2026-04-24T00:14:55Z")
I need to identify the components required to pair an arduino to a ONN 4K Pro Streaming Device to establish bluetooth connectivity. Once connected, I’ll write the programming code to send multiple key codes to the devic… --- ## [Raspberry Pi 5 control of a hybrid stepper motor](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-control-of-a-hybrid-stepper-motor/68426)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Riddle](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Scott_Riddle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-control-of-a-hybrid-stepper-motor/68426 "2026-03-27T07:40:51Z")
I have a Raspberry Pi 5 and I am trying to control a hybrid stepper motor that has the driver built into it. I am looking for a simple board to connect to the GPIO pins of the Pi to send enable, step and direction signal… --- ## [Artemis Module or MicroMod Processor Board: Is Apollo3 ERR029 hardware workaround (VDDF↔VDDP/VDDH capacitor) implemented?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/artemis-module-or-micromod-processor-board-is-apollo3-err029-hardware-workaround-vddf-vddp-vddh-capacitor-implemented/68140)
**Author:** [@MG1](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/MG1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/artemis-module-or-micromod-processor-board-is-apollo3-err029-hardware-workaround-vddf-vddp-vddh-capacitor-implemented/68140 "2026-03-03T01:56:24Z")
Hi, I’m using the SparkFun MicroMod Artemis Processor Board on a custom carrier and I’m checking the Apollo3 Blue errata regarding power-up ramp behavior. According to Apollo3 Blue Errata ERR029 (“Flash: Bit flip due t… --- ## [Question Before Purchase – MyoWare Wireless Sensor Compatibility](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/question-before-purchase-myoware-wireless-sensor-compatibility/68081)
**Author:** [@elhot](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/elhot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 9:32am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/question-before-purchase-myoware-wireless-sensor-compatibility/68081 "2026-02-17T09:32:59Z")
Hello, I hope you are doing well. I am interested in purchasing the MyoWare Wireless Sensor from your store, but I would like to clarify a few technical points before proceeding. Does the MyoWare Wireless Sensor requi… --- ## [Arduino Nano R4 not connenecting with Qwicc Power Delivery Board - help!](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/arduino-nano-r4-not-connenecting-with-qwicc-power-delivery-board-help/67801)
**Author:** [@Maria1](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Maria1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/arduino-nano-r4-not-connenecting-with-qwicc-power-delivery-board-help/67801 "2026-01-21T17:34:56Z")
Hello! I am using an Arduino Nano R4 board that includes a I2C Qwiic connector. I am attempting to run the Pwr\_Delivery\_Board\_Example1\_ReadParameters.ino that I got from the SparkFun github repository for the power deli… --- ## [SparkFun Thing Plus (USB-C) micro SD](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-thing-plus-usb-c-micro-sd/46520)
**Author:** [@sgrunc\_80](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/sgrunc_80)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-thing-plus-usb-c-micro-sd/46520 "2026-01-11T04:12:09Z")
Hello about the “SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32 WROOM (USB-C) - WRL-20168” to me is not clear if this board version, with already a micro SD card slot and USB-C, is able to see the card directly when connected to a PC trh… --- ## [ESP32-C6 pocket dev board loads code but does not (seem to) run](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/esp32-c6-pocket-dev-board-loads-code-but-does-not-seem-to-run/67624)
**Author:** [@cxed](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/cxed)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/esp32-c6-pocket-dev-board-loads-code-but-does-not-seem-to-run/67624 "2026-01-05T01:09:35Z")
I have a new SparkFun Qwiic Pocket Development Board - ESP32-C6 and the project I’m copying has been a total failure. So I removed the sensor, removed the display - down to just the dev board. Let’s try the simplest thin… --- ## [Stuck on "Hard Resetting Via RTS Pin"](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/stuck-on-hard-resetting-via-rts-pin/41899)
**Author:** [@toneware](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/toneware)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 7:21am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/stuck-on-hard-resetting-via-rts-pin/41899 "2025-12-22T07:21:00Z")
I have an ESP-32 module in a Weather Carrier board. So far, I have not been able to run even the simplest example sketch. After figuring out that I have to hold the boot button to connect (and asking myself why this is e… --- ## [SparkFun Qwiic Pocket Development Board - ESP32-H2 Version?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-qwiic-pocket-development-board-esp32-h2-version/67209)
**Author:** [@occam49](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/occam49)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-qwiic-pocket-development-board-esp32-h2-version/67209 "2025-10-27T19:17:59Z")
I’ve been experimenting with nearly all ESP32-C6 and H2 boards, except the SparkFun boards. What I have discovered is that the H2 boards use about half the power of C6 in deep sleep, when active and not sending Zigbee, … --- ## [NO COM PORT FOR STM32 THING PLUS](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/no-com-port-for-stm32-thing-plus/46656)
**Author:** [@bla-bla-bla](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/bla-bla-bla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 6:09am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/no-com-port-for-stm32-thing-plus/46656 "2025-10-24T06:09:15Z")
I’ve seen this post previously, but no replies. Not sure if anyone figured out what is going on? I followed the basic steps to load the blinky program. If I follow these steps and press the upload button in the Arduino… --- ## [RTK Surveyor obtaining the MAC address](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rtk-surveyor-obtaining-the-mac-address/67162)
**Author:** [@PulsePerSec](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/PulsePerSec)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rtk-surveyor-obtaining-the-mac-address/67162 "2025-10-22T20:49:36Z")
My RTK Surveyor contains a companion board inside that is ESP32-WROOM. I want to eventually connect its WiFi transceiver to the company’s network, but the company requires device registration with a MAC address. Is … --- ## [CircuitPython Support for MicroMod STM32 - need USB PID](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/circuitpython-support-for-micromod-stm32-need-usb-pid/42486)
**Author:** [@cdwilson](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/cdwilson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 2:18am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/circuitpython-support-for-micromod-stm32-need-usb-pid/42486 "2025-10-07T02:18:00Z")
I’m working on adding support for the \[MicroMod STM32 board to CircuitPython in https://github.com/adafruit/circuitpython/pull/5060. I need an official USB PID for the board from Sparkfun before the PR can be finalized. … --- ## [Kamal Hinduja What SparkFun sensors are best suited for obstacle detection on a mobile robot?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/kamal-hinduja-what-sparkfun-sensors-are-best-suited-for-obstacle-detection-on-a-mobile-robot/66443)
**Author:** [@kamal123](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/kamal123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 6:50am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/kamal-hinduja-what-sparkfun-sensors-are-best-suited-for-obstacle-detection-on-a-mobile-robot/66443 "2025-10-03T06:50:31Z")
Hi all, I’m Kamal Hinduja. I was born in Chennai, India, and I now reside in Geneva, Switzerland(Swiss) . Can anyone explain me What Spark Fun sensors are best suited for obstacle detection on a mobile robot? Thanks, R… --- ## [Brand New SAMD51 on Main Board Single - No Status Light - Bad Processor?](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/brand-new-samd51-on-main-board-single-no-status-light-bad-processor/66059)
**Author:** [@armadillon](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/armadillon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/brand-new-samd51-on-main-board-single-no-status-light-bad-processor/66059 "2025-07-17T16:08:26Z")
What I have: MM Main Board Single MM SAMD51 Processor Ethernet/PoE Function Board - W5500 Digi Xbee Explorer Regulated w Xbee3 Module (u.FL version) ATP Carrier Board (I have one, but I decided the Main Board single… --- ## [SARA-R5 kit connection problem and ESP32 faulty](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sara-r5-kit-connection-problem-and-esp32-faulty/65720)
**Author:** [@caffrey9307](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/caffrey9307)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sara-r5-kit-connection-problem-and-esp32-faulty/65720 "2025-07-02T23:34:33Z")
I have activated the SIM that comes with the kit and SPAM the AT+CONNECT command and keep replying with ERR14 2 UNABLE TO CONNECT. Other than that, my PC also can’t communicate with the dev kit after switching from the u… --- ## [SparkFun Thing Plus - NINA-B306 issue](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-thing-plus-nina-b306-issue/65540)
**Author:** [@woodyard](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/woodyard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-thing-plus-nina-b306-issue/65540 "2025-06-24T10:54:56Z")
I was able to get this sketch to work, then it quit Red light on First effort with SparkFun so I’m likely missing something simple. Windows 11 computer Error message: Library Adafruit nRFCrypto has been declared pre… --- ## [SAMD51J20 bootloader](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/samd51j20-bootloader/65137)
**Author:** [@potato45](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/potato45)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 4:12am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/samd51j20-bootloader/65137 "2025-06-07T04:12:48Z")
I flashed the uf2 bin bootloader using the Jlink edu and studio 7 says flash was successful. But when i plug in the usb to board. I dont see it on the device manager nor the Arduino IDE. i made a custom board using the S… --- ## [Is the Serial Enabled LCD Kit appropriate for a USB MIDI controller](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/is-the-serial-enabled-lcd-kit-appropriate-for-a-usb-midi-controller/45169)
**Author:** [@Mgaert](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Mgaert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 3:47am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/is-the-serial-enabled-lcd-kit-appropriate-for-a-usb-midi-controller/45169 "2025-06-04T03:47:15Z")
I’m a beginner with Arduino but skilled in coding and soldering. I’m planning a very simple MIDI controller with USB MIDI output plus a screen. Old MIDI output as well would be a plus. Is this kit the right way to go? T… --- ## [Choosing the Right Processor for Next Embedded Project](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/choosing-the-right-processor-for-next-embedded-project/65214)
**Author:** [@WonderNomad11](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/WonderNomad11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/choosing-the-right-processor-for-next-embedded-project/65214 "2025-05-23T18:01:55Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently working on designing a custom embedded system and wanted to get some insights from this awesome community regarding processor selection. There are so many options out there — from simple 8-bi… --- ## [Pro Micro RP2040 dual core question](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pro-micro-rp2040-dual-core-question/65129)
**Author:** [@rgsparber](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/rgsparber)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/pro-micro-rp2040-dual-core-question/65129 "2025-05-21T14:10:31Z")
I am using the Arduino IDE and all code is in C/C++. My old configuration was a Pro Micro as the master talking to a second Pro Micro as a slave over the I2C bus. It works fine except I ran out of program store on the m… --- ## [SparkFun Acconeer XM125: Question about Feasibility of Heart Rate Detection](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-acconeer-xm125-question-about-feasibility-of-heart-rate-detection/65016)
**Author:** [@Phuoc0111](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Phuoc0111)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 10:38am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/sparkfun-acconeer-xm125-question-about-feasibility-of-heart-rate-detection/65016 "2025-05-09T10:38:12Z")
Hi SpartFun Support Team, I am considering using the SparkFun Acconeer XM125 module for a university research project focused on non-contact heart rate detection. I am aware that Acconeer provides firmware for vital sig… --- ## [Ambiq 510 release](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/ambiq-510-release/63196)
**Author:** [@JRblt](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/JRblt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 12:15am UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/ambiq-510-release/63196 "2025-02-06T00:15:14Z")
The Ambiq 510 MCU is getting released and will soon hit the shelves: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Ambiq/AP510NFA-CBR?qs=wT7LY0lnAe19158YpvedBA%3D%3D . This is going to be a huge improvement compared to what is av… --- ## [MicroMod SAMD51 Processor Bootloader Code](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/micromod-samd51-processor-bootloader-code/63166)
**Author:** [@Alexander\_Weber](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/Alexander_Weber)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/micromod-samd51-processor-bootloader-code/63166 "2025-02-05T14:50:34Z")
I am not able to build a bootloader successfuly with latest sources from https://github.com/adafruit/uf2-samdx1 nor any older one… I’d like to have the improvements of a newer build / release, beacuse sometimes the fl… --- ## [Board Type Error of MicroMod Sno M2](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/board-type-error-of-micromod-sno-m2/62870)
**Author:** [@selfish02](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/selfish02)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/board-type-error-of-micromod-sno-m2/62870 "2025-01-20T20:21:30Z")
I checked GetXLRVersion at Sno M2. The result was “Board Type: Hinj”. Can you tell me how to change “Board Type: Sno M2”. ============================================================ Board Type: Hinj FPGA Image: 16 … [Next page](https://community.sparkfun.com/tag/processor/5.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=processor)