Adafruit is an American company that has gained worldwide recognition as one of the leading manufacturers in the open source electronics industry since its founding in 2005 by Limor "Ladyada" Fried. Adafruit's mission is to provide both hobbyists and professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to create electronic projects. The company stands out not only for its wide range of products but also for its commitment to technical education and promoting the "do-it-yourself" (DIY) ethos.
There are 685 products.
FeatherWing Proto - Prototyping Add-on For All Feather Boards
5 mW red laser diode module, displaying a point. Ideally suited as an indicator element, and thanks to the built-in driver it is possible to supply voltage from 2.8 V to 5.2 V. Adafruit 1054
This knit jersey conductive fabric is 63% cotton, 35% silver yarn and 2% spandex. Use small pieces for soft switches, plush keypads, capacitive touch sensors, and other textile interfaces. Adafruit 1364
Bluetooth Low Energy, 2.4GHz spectrum wireless protocol. Excellent for use in portable projects that will make use of an iOS or Android phone or tablet. It also is supported in Mac OS X and Windows 8+. Adafruit 2829
Plate from the Adafruit Feather series equipped with an ATmega32u4 microcontroller and a small prototype surface (5x7). The chip contains 32KB flash memory, 2KB RAM memory and built-in USB support. The plate is compatible with Arduino. Adafruit 2771
Module with a Panasonic sensor with an 8x8 IR thermal matrix (AMG8833 chip) with a built-in 3.3 V controller and a logic level translator. The I2C interface is used for communication. Adafruit 3538
24 individually addressable RGB LEDs arranged in a closely spaced circle, controlled with a single digital output of a microcontroller. Adafruit 1586
Adafruit 1500
Module with pressure and temperature sensor BMP280. It allows you to read the atmospheric pressure in the range from 300 to 1100 hPa and communicates via the I2C or SPI interface. Adafruit 2651
Adafruit Feather M0 Express - Designed for CircuitPython is a development board with a 32-bit ATSAMD21G18 microcontroller based on the Cortex-M0 core. The board works with CircuitPython, which allows you to program the MicroPython language. Adafruit 3403
2.4 "TFT LCD touch screen with 320x240 pixel resolution, ILI9341 display controller (SPI interface). The module is additionally equipped with a micro-SD card slot. Adafruit 2478
Adafruit 1679
The module with the TPL5110 timer, which can generate a signal with an adjustable period from 100 ms to 2 h. It also works well as an external Watchdog Timer. Adafruit 3435
Pin expander designed for Feather plates. It is equipped with three sets of female strips and holes for prototyping. Adafruit 3417
Development board with ESP8266 microcontroller with built-in Wi-Fi communication. The system is clocked at 80 MHz and powered by 3.3 V. It includes a Tensillica core and a full Wi-Fi stack. Adafruit 3046
I2C FRAM breakout board you can add some FRAM storage to your next DIY project. FRAM allows for a lower power usage and a faster write performance. Adafruit 1895
Adafruit 2342
RGB backlight positive LCD 16x2 + extras - black on RGB. Adafruit 398
Adafruit specializes in the production and distribution of electronic components available for both beginners and advanced users. The company's product offerings include microcontrollers, sensors, communication modules, displays, prototyping kits, and accessories for IoT (Internet of Things) projects.
One of Adafruit's most popular products is its family of Circuit Playground and Feather microcontrollers. Circuit Playground is a series of microcontrollers ideal for education, equipped with a variety of sensors and LEDs, allowing immediate project work without the need for additional components. The Feather series, on the other hand, features a modular design that enables easy expansion of project functionality through a wide range of "FeatherWings" — additional modules compatible with the base microcontroller.
Adafruit offers a rich selection of sensors for measuring various environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and light intensity. With communication modules like the ESP8266 and ESP32, users can easily integrate their projects with Wi-Fi networks, paving the way for advanced IoT applications.
Adafruit's product line also includes various types of displays, from simple OLED screens to more advanced touch panels. Combined with available libraries and documentation, users can easily create intuitive user interfaces for their projects.
Since its inception, Adafruit has placed a strong emphasis on technological education and supporting the maker community. The company runs a comprehensive YouTube channel, regularly publishing instructional videos, product reviews, and project tutorials. Adafruit also develops and maintains the Learn platform, which hosts hundreds of free tutorials and projects for individuals of varying skill levels.
One of Adafruit's core principles is supporting the open-source movement. The company releases all its hardware and software projects as open source, enabling the maker community to freely modify and develop them. This approach garners Adafruit the loyalty and appreciation of users who value the opportunity to participate in the creation and enhancement of products.
Adafruit continuously strives to introduce technological innovations. The company is known for its rapid response to market changes and the introduction of new products that meet current user needs. An example of this is the swift implementation of modules supporting modern communication standards such as LoRa and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the key areas in which Adafruit sees its future. The company not only provides components for creating IoT projects but also actively engages in the development of software and platforms that facilitate the integration of IoT devices with networks and management systems. Through collaboration with other industry leaders, Adafruit contributes to shaping the future of electronics, striving for greater automation and integration of devices in our daily lives.
