DEV-12887 Datasheet, PDF (1/40 Pages) SparkFun Electronics – Electric Imp Breakout Hookup Guide

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Electric Imp Breakout Hookup Guide
impRoduction
The Electric Imp is a deviously awesome development platform. Disguised
as an every day SD card, the imp is actually a unique combination of
microprocessor and WiFi module. The imp makes connecting any device to
the Internet a breeze. Looking to catch on with this “Internet of Things” fad?
The imp is an excellent place to start.
The Electric Imp card and imp002 Breakout Board
In this tutorial, we’ll be explaining how to use the imp card with one of our
Breakout Boards as well as the imp002 breakout board. You will have the
choice of which platform to use (the imp card or the imp002).
First, we’ll cover how to hook up the hardware end of the imp and imp002.
Following that we’ll head over into the firmware domain, programming the
imp to blink LEDs and read analog and digital inputs. The last code
example shows off the coolest part of the imp: controlling hardware over the
Internet!
Required Materials
You have a choice to make! You can either use the imp card and Breakout
Board, or you can use the imp002 Breakout Board.
If you want to use the imp card, you will need an imp card and the Electric
Imp Breakout Board.