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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Good price, great service!
Was looking for some Rev C Beaglebone Blacks, and found them at Sparkfun at a good price. Shipment arrived quickly.
December 30, 2025
Nice selection of electronic dev boards and modules
They kindly shipped my order out right before the holidays, so I got it in time to work on my educational hobby.
December 30, 2025
Back order of Raspberry Pi Zero 2W took…
Back order of Raspberry Pi Zero 2W took over 2 months. Aren't you guys in the business of selling Raspberry Pi microprocessors?
December 30, 2025
Reply from SparkFun Electronics
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback!
I'm sorry to hear that the shipment took two months. I did look at your account and that part is actually a resale part (something we buy and sell as is) so we'll reach out to our supplier updated lead times on their parts. There have been supply chain constraints on this specific part and that likely led to the delay in shipping.
I also looked at the communication history with our Support Team - thank you for emailing them about the delay.
Again, my apologies for the delay in getting your unit over to you but it was due to supply chain constraints and our ability to get product to then ship out but we'll take your feedback and see if there are things we can improve internally. Thank you again.
Easy to order and quick shipping
Easy to order and quick shipping. Feels like your ordering from a company that cares. Will continue to order
December 30, 2025
High quality STEM education!
Dear SparkFun Team,
I wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for the incredible partnership we've built together. Your commitment to making quality STEM education accessible has been instrumental in bringing our XRP kits to students and educators around the world.
Working alongside SparkFun has been truly inspiring. Your dedication to open-source hardware, your technical expertise, and your genuine passion for education align perfectly with our mission at Experiential. Together, we're not just selling products—we're opening doors for the next generation of engineers, programmers, and innovators, regardless of their background or location.
The impact we're creating together extends far beyond the classroom. Every XRP kit represents an opportunity for a young person to discover their potential, to solve real problems, and to see themselves as creators of technology rather than just consumers.
Thank you for being such a reliable, innovative, and values-driven partner. I'm excited to continue this journey together and to reach even more students worldwide.
With appreciation and respect,
Eli Aristizabal
Experiential
December 29, 2025
Always great
December 29, 2025
Excellent sale.
December 29, 2025
Order was received fast and was what I…
Order was received fast and was what I ordered
December 24, 2025
The SparkFun order page
The SparkFun store page was well laid out. All the necessary information readily available. The order forms were where they were supposed to be and the ordering was quick. Emails letting me know the state of my order and a prompt delivery.
December 24, 2025
RTK Facet
Shipped internationally sooner than promised, great response times to my queries, and I have no doubt that there would be top class support if it were needed. Product arrived and performs as described, I would highly recommend.
December 23, 2025
Have a wide variety of products with…
Have a wide variety of products with good instructions on how to use then. I especially like all of the RTK guides.
December 23, 2025
Good company with good products
Good company with good products. USPS "lost" the package in Denver, CO. Cannot give a review on parts i haven't received as of 1/6/26. Based on past experience they are great parts at good prices happy to do business with them hence 4 stars. USPS needs to clean up their act.
December 23, 2025
I was looking to find a replacement LED…
I was looking to find a replacement LED that rolled through the color spectrum. I found it and got enough information to use it without burning it out.
December 23, 2025
Good all the way around.
Quick shipping. Great inventory. The only reason for knocking off one star is the shipping. Having that fixed base shipping cost makes it cost prohibitive to put in a small order.
December 23, 2025
item Arrived DOA
item Arrived DOA, I have requested RMA information and have been in contact with a customer support rep who has not responded to me in a week.
I think I just threw away $130.00
Good Luck
December 22, 2025
Reply from SparkFun Electronics
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback!
I'm sorry to hear the part didn't work out of the box. I did look at your account and that part is actually a resale part (something we buy and sell as is) so we'll reach out to our supplier about what's going on with that unit. I also looked at the communication history and it does appear one of our Customer Support Representatives sent an email on 12/31 with options to resolve this RMA. Maybe it got stuck in the Spam folder?
I have asked that same Representative to reach out to you again today with a follow up and with a list of options. Please review that and respond with the option you'd like to move forward with and she'll make that happen. We would like the unit back so we can test in-house and then share that information with our supplier so you can expect that request in the next email.
Thank you again and apologies your experience hasn't been great so far with one of our resale products.
Thanks for being there Sparkfun, You're Great!
1. Great Customer Support
2. They support the Teensy micros which are my favorites.
3. Shipping is pretty quick.
December 22, 2025
DO NOT BUY RASPBERRY PI ZERO W
They sent me a replacement raspberry pi zero w because the first one was sent dead. I got the replacement and it also is dead. I emailed the company a couple of days ago but have not gotten a response.
December 18, 2025
Reply from SparkFun Electronics
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback!
I have reviewed your account and your communications to our Customer Support Team. Unfortunately, if the Raspberry Pi Zero W's are both dead, then we need to reach out to Raspberry Pi as those are resale products, not something we make in-house. We will look into and test the rest of our inventory and reach out to our contacts at Raspberry Pi to see if they've heard any other feedback like this from other customers. We haven't heard this from other customers but will absolutely take your feedback seriously and ensure our inventory is functional and get replacements for the units you received. I'm very sorry about your experience but one of our Support Representatives will reach out to you tomorrow to see what we can do. We will absolutely test a unit and then ship that tested and functional unit to you. We do ask that you send the dead units back to us so we can fully test them and send that info to Raspberry Pi.
Finally, I did review your most recent email and it was sent after we closed for the day on 12/31, our office was closed on New Year's Day, and we had a small crew on Friday so it's possible our team members online on Friday just didn't get to it yet but I'll make sure a response is prioritized tomorrow morning.
Thank you again for the feedback and we'll take steps internally based on this feedback and ensure you get a fully functional unit in the next shipment.
Great fast and good
December 18, 2025
Do not bother with expedited shipping.
I paid for Priority Mail shipping. USPS did not receive the package until 4 days after the shipping date. Creating a mailing label is NOT shipping same day. It's only a label. If USPS does not have the package, then it's not shipped. After that USPS took a week to get the order out of Colorado. Due to this, my deadline was missed and I had to complain to customer service with strong words before I was eventually refunded for PART of my shipping cost. Disappointed overall.
December 18, 2025
Reply from SparkFun Electronics
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback!
I did review your account and your email exchanges with our Customer Support Representative. I'm sorry the shipping didn't leave our warehouse for several days after you requested Priority Mail. USPS does have a tendency to run a bit slower (not always picking up daily) and, as our Representative pointed out, we have little to no control once the package was handed off to USPS but that's no excuse for the package taking 5 days to leave our facility. I apologize that was your experience. We will take this feedback and use it to improve our internal processes.
After reviewing the communications with our Customer Support Representative, it does appear all your questions were answered and the issue was resolved but please email support@sparkfun.com again if there is anything else we can help you with.
Thank you again for the feedback and Happy New Year!
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