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.
Adafruit 1135 - Adafruit Perma-Proto Raspberry Pi Breadboard PCB Kit
Clock signal generator with a frequency of 8 kHz to 160 MHz based on the SI5351A integrated circuit. Communication with the module takes place via the I2C bus. Adafruit 5640
Great way to upgrade a project that uses a photocell and needs RoHS compliance. Due to the high rejection ratio of infrared radiation, the spectral response of the ambient light sensor is close to that of human eyes. Adafruit 2748
Woven conductive fabric silver-plated nylon with resistance of less than 1 ohm per foot in any direction across the textile. Great for use with FLORA. 20 cm x 20 cm piece. Adafruit 1168
Module with MEMS microphone; model SPW2430 with built-in amplifier. The plate also has a 3.3 V voltage stabilizer needed to power the microphone. Adafruit 2716
The board is equipped with ATSAME51 microcontroller (ARM Cortex-M core) with CAN bus and SPI Flash memory, GPIO pins and a connector for connecting the battery with the charging circuit. Adafruit 4759
Module with Flash memory W25Q64 with a capacity of 64 Mbit (8 MB). It communicates via the SPI interface. Adafruit 5636
A board with an RP2040 microcontroller and a LoRa RF95 module operating in the 868 MHz frequency band. It has a built-in LiPo charging circuit and STEMMA QT connector. Ideal for IoT projects. Adafruit 5714
NeoPixel 8-channel RGB LED driver. It features an RP2040 microcontroller with two ARM Cortex-M0+ cores, 264 kB of RAM and 8 MB of external Flash memory. Adafruit 5650
A board with an RP2040 microcontroller and a radio module operating in the 868 MHz frequency band. It has a built-in LiPo charging circuit and a STEMMA QT connector. Adafruit 5712
Adafruit 2479 - Bluefruit LE UART Friend - Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
The pad for use with shallow Feather series contains two TB6612 chips that allow you to control DC motors or stepper motors. The I2C interface is used to communicate with the overlay. Adafruit 2927
CAN controller module for Feather boards. It features an MCP2515 CAN controller and a TJA1051 transceiver and allows data transfer at speeds of up to 1Mb/s. Adafruit 5709
Power management module with RTC clock designed for Raspberry Pi. Allows power to be cut off to the minicomputer and scripts for on/off sequences. Adafruit 5038
9x16 Charlieplexed LEDs designed to match with the Adafruit 16x9 Charlieplexed PWM LED Matrix Driver - IS31FL3731. Color: RED. Adafruit 2947
Espressif ESP32-S3 WiFi and BLE chip module with 1.14" TFT LCD display. It integrates a LiPo charging circuit and an RGB diode. It is equipped with a STEMMA QT connector. Adafruit 5691
A module with an acceleration and rotational speed sensor based on the LSM6DS3TR-C system and the LIS3MDL magnetometer. Equipped with a STEMMA QT connector, it communicates via the I2C or SPI interface. Adafruit 5543
Adafruit Circuit Playground Classic is a comprehensive educational platform featuring the ATmega32u4 microcontroller, designed for learning electronics and programming without the need for additional hardware. Integrated sensors, interactive components, and support for the Arduino IDE and code.org enable rapid prototyping and the creation of creative interactive projects. It is especially useful in education, workshops, and as a first step into the world of microcontrollers.
RGB LED driver module designed for QT Py and Xiao boards. It uses a 3.3V/5V voltage level converter and allows to control 30 Neopixel LEDs. Adafruit 5645
An audio module with a DAC converter and a stereo amplifier designed to work with the Raspberry Pi. Adafruit 3346
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.
