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 667 products.
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Set of 24 keycaps for keyboard. They have a milky-transparent layer, thanks to which they perfectly match the LED backlight. Adafruit 5148
This two-piece enclosure, made of translucent gray plastic, is designed to protect USB PCBs. It allows for easy, screw-free assembly and allows for viewing components like LEDs and displays. Its compact size and cutouts for additional components make it ideal for USB-powered DIY projects. Adafruit 6175
The cap with the Zener ESP Star Design dedicated to the button of the mechanical keyboard with switches compatible with Cherry MX. Made of translucent material. Adafruit 5105
This Raspberry Pi module allows you to control three HUB75 panels simultaneously, ideal for building color LED displays and animated boards. It features 3.3V–5V logic level converters for stable operation and a fully assembled, solderless design. It supports panels with resolutions up to 64x64 and works with the rpi-rgb-matrix and PIO Matrix Driver libraries. Adafruit 6358
Evaluation board with ATSAMD21 microcontroller with ARM Cortex M0 core. Equipped with motion, temperature, light, sound sensors and RGB diodes. Can be programmed in MakeCode, CircuitPython, Arduino IDE or CS Discoveries. Adafruit 3333
Module with a 3-axis magnetometer based on the MLX90393 system. It has a measuring range from ± 5mT to ± 50mT and a resolution of 0.161 µT. The I2C or SPI interface is used for communication. Adafruit 4022
Adafruit HUZZAH32 is a development board with a built-in WiFi ESP32 module. Processor frequency: 240 MHz, Li-Pol battery charging system. Adafruit 3405
A module with a temperature and humidity sensor based on the AHT20 system. Equipped with a STEMMA QT connector, it communicates via the I2C interface. Adafruit 4566
The board is equipped with ATSAMD21 microcontroller with ARM Cortex-M0 core and SPI Flash memory, GPIO pins and RGB diode. Adafruit 3505
Module with BME680 for measuring the concentration of VOC, pressure, temperature and humidity. Equipped with a STEMMA QT connector, it communicates via I2C or SPI. Adafruit 3660
WAV files player module. It is based on a DAC converter and an audio amplifier, there is a 3.5 mm audio output on the board. The files are played from the microSD card. Adafruit 94
Radio module with the RFM69HCW (868 MHz or 915 MHz) system, designed to work with the Raspberry Pi. Equipped with an OLED display and buttons. Adafruit 4072
A module with a high precision temperature sensor based on the MCP9808 chip. Equipped with a STEMMA QT connector, it communicates via the I2C interface. Adafruit 5027
1.5 hPa resolution pressure sensor from Freescale. The sensor is soldered onto a PCB with 10K pull-up resistors on the I2C pins. Adafruit 992
HAT module with RFM95W 433 MHz system for LoRa / LoRaWAN communication and OLED display, designed for Raspberry Pi minicomputers. Adafruit 4075
Wire Light LED Strand - 12 Cool White LEDs + Coin Cell Holder. Adafruit 894
Liquid Flow Meter - Plastic 1/2" NPT Threaded, RoHS
Controller module for building an arcade game dedicated to Raspberry Pi. Connectors placed on the board allow you to connect 6 momentary buttons, a joystick and a loudspeaker. Adafruit 3422
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.
