Getting a deal on the older XRP kit. We are going to use this kit to educate teachers in smaller schools how simple it is build and program a robot. Most of these teachers have no formal background wi... See more
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Clear, fairly concise experience. No additional ads or pressured check out upsale attempts, which is notable nowadays. Only thing better would have been it being even MORE speedy because the holiday w... See more
I inquired about returning a component that seemed to be "bricked" upon arrival, probably 8 weeks after delivery. I expected to be told that I was too late to have tested it, but support was very gra... See more
Great documentation on the details of the products which saved me lots of time. Also the support is prompt. I got a new wireless shield after explaining the issue over email. Highly recommended over o... See more
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SparkFun Electronics is a Colorado-based electronics manufacturer and online retailer that provides components, development boards, tools, and kits for engineers, students, educators, and makers around the world. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Niwot, Colorado, SparkFun helps people bring electronics projects to life through accessible hardware, open-source designs, and hands-on learning resources. We specialize in microcontroller and microprocessor development boards, sensors, robotics platforms, IoT hardware, GPS and GNSS solutions, soldering tools, prototyping supplies, and STEM education kits. Our catalog supports everyone from beginners learning electronics for the first time to professional engineers building advanced embedded systems. SparkFun is widely known in the maker and education communities for Qwiic-enabled products, rapid prototyping tools, and classroom-ready electronics kits. In addition to hardware, SparkFun produces extensive tutorials, hookup guides, videos, and project examples to support customers at every stage of their build. Our products are used in schools, universities, robotics teams, research labs, startups, and commercial applications worldwide. We are committed to quality, transparency, and customer support. Many of our products are designed and tested in-house, and we actively collaborate with leading technology partners and developer communities. Whether you are building a prototype, teaching a class, or launching a product, SparkFun Electronics provides the tools and resources to help you succeed with electronics and embedded systems.
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6333 Dry Creek Parkway, 80503, Niwot, United States
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4.5
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816 reviews
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Offering extraordinary and hard to find…
Offering extraordinary and hard to find hardware. I frequently turn to Sparkfun when I can't find something, or one of the other suppliers has decided to discontinue something from their inventory.
14 January 2026
Great experience
Everything went great. Can't ask for more than getting the product as expected on time
13 January 2026
No problems at all I’ve done business…
No problems at all I’ve done business with you all several times.
14 January 2026
Ease of ordering
Ease of ordering. Quick shipment and lots of feedback on the status. Keep up the great work.
9 January 2026
still waiting for the product I ordered…
still waiting for the product I ordered some time ago
9 January 2026
Reply from SparkFun Electronics
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback.
I apologize for the experience you had and that you received the wrong part. I did review your account and see that a replacement order was shipped to you, with the correct product, on January 19th. After reviewing the tracking, it appears it was delivered on January 23rd. I hope all that information is accurate but please reach out to support@sparkfun.com if that is not the case.
I did have a chance to review your communications with our Support team and it appears they responded the same day to your concerns. Hopefully, we've corrected any issues you had at this point but please reach back out to support@sparkfun.com if you need any additional assistance.
Thank you again for the feedback and apologies again for your experience.
Qwiic products are simple and elegant
Qwiic products are simple and elegant. Would be 5 stars if initialization code with Uno4Wifi was provided. Having the following on all would be a huge help:
1>Initialization: Wire1.begin(); //"Wire1" for Uno R4 wifi. "Wire" for other boards.
2>How to find, change (if possible) each Qwiic address. For example: myMux.begin(0x70, Wire1);
9 January 2026
Good reply back
It was very helpful, that someone responded to my post when I had a problem getting a spark fun device to work.
7 January 2026
5 stars
The product was delivered and is fully functional. Worked really well with my fsrs
6 January 2026
I scored in the dumpster dive
I scored in the dumpster dive.
Great deal for some new toys.
I got almost a complete JetBot kit for $30.
6 January 2026
Great documentation on the details of…
Great documentation on the details of the products which saved me lots of time. Also the support is prompt. I got a new wireless shield after explaining the issue over email. Highly recommended over other similar web sites. Overall it is much higher than expected.
6 January 2026
WAV TRIGGER PRO : excellent design & performance
I would like to convey a big thank you to Jamie Robertson for his outstanding technical support in helping me get up and running with the WAV Trigger Pro.
His in-depth knowledge, combined with swift and clear communication, was truly remarkable.
He even identified metadata errors in WAV files, which really demonstrated his fundamental industry experience and deep technical expertise.
The combination of SparkFun and Robertsonics is a strong value proposition, delivering both excellent products, swift logistics and exceptional support.
Piet - Belgium
5 January 2026
An item from my recent purchase was missing
An item from my recent purchase was missing upon delivery. SparkFun team helped right away and shipped me a replacement item, which was delivered in a couple of days. Thanks again!
5 January 2026
The shipment was returned to you
The shipment was returned to you, and I am waiting to be sent again, i lost much time on this.
I can't get invoice because of website updates
The flex sensor can be easily scratches and stop working, i recommend to cover it with some protection
Still i am order from you, you have a very good quality
Thanks
Yazeed
2 January 2026
Reply from SparkFun Electronics
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback!
I do apologize about your experience with our site and with your order. I have reviewed your account and the shipment and it did indeed get returned to our warehouse. It appears it got stuck somewhere and our carrier decided to send it back to our warehouse. Unfortunately, once the packages are handed off to our carriers, we have no control over the movements or decisions our carriers make regarding those packages.
One of our Customer Support Representatives will reach out to you today to see what we can do to resolve the issue. My apologies again and thank you again for the feedback!
Quick and easy!
31 December 2025
No updates on shipping
No updates on shipping. Sparkfun shipping links all failed. No updates from customer service when I asked what was going on
I had to order parts elsewhere since I didn't know what was going on, so now I have dupes
Nevertheless, SparkFun is usually a good vendor
30 December 2025
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