Our Qwiic join system has not solely taken our merchandise by storm after being launched by SparkX in 2017, however it’s additionally getting used throughout the business as to simplify I2C for every type of functions!
It is fascinating to suppose that there was a time, not too way back, when Qwiic did not exist in any respect at SparkFun. That 4-pin JST connector is so ubiquitous on SparkFun’s boards that there is hardy a brand new board from us that goes to market with out it. That’s to say that because it’s launch from SparkX in 2017, our Qwiic line of merchandise has grown to incorporate a preferred unfold of growth boards, useful shields, an unlimited array of sensors and way more. And it is easy to see why; the solderless, daisy chain-able, polarized connector has huge attraction starting from electronics inexperienced persons who don’t love taking part in with scorching irons to seasoned consultants who’re prototyping and need to rapidly check out a bunch of various configurations. It is smart.
Aspect Word: One time we tried to determine what number of variations of Qwiic boards you possibly can join. Reply: it is quite a bit – like such a big quantity I do not actually have a idea for a way huge the quantity is…
Pronounced “Fast,” however with 2 “i’s” and a “c,” like I^2C, get it?
These are littered all over the place round HQ
As widespread as this tech is internally, in true SparkFun vogue we have now launched the expertise and use of brand open supply for the general public to make use of. We like to see different corporations adoption the Qwiic-Join normal into their merchandise.
Did You Know: Qwiic connectors use a standardized I2C interface. Because of this units from completely different producers that assist the Qwiic system may be simply linked and used collectively. It promotes interoperability and permits customers to combine and match parts from numerous sources. Candy!
Different causes for corporations so as to add Qwiic connectors on their boards: plug-and-play performance, modularity, time-saving, diminished potential for wiring errors.
So, within the spirit of uncountable prospects to your infinite inspiration: this is a not-comprehensive record of some merchandise from corporations which might be implementing Qwiic Connectors!
There are some eventualities the place possibly you would like a board had a Qwiic Connector however it would not. Now we have a rising line of “hats” that may supply cross-brand compatibility. Examine them out, or alternatively, use one thing easy like this.
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