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## [Interactive Mural Engages 4-H Campers in Art, Electronics and Programming](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/interactive-mural-engages-4-h-campers-in-art-electronics-and-programming)

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 Every summer thousands of youths flock to 4-H camp, a weeklong experience of meeting new friends and learning new skills through hands-on activities. This year the Delaware County, Ohio, camp wanted ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/interactive-mural-engages-4-h-campers-in-art-electronics-and-programming)

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## [Use SketchUp Like an Arcade Game: DIY Hot Key Buttons](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/use-sketchup-like-an-arcade-game-diy-hot-key-buttons)

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 Around this time last year, SparkFun worked with a team from SketchUp to design and build a Corn Hole game with an integrated LED score counter. This design made its debut at the 2016 SketchUp ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/use-sketchup-like-an-arcade-game-diy-hot-key-buttons)

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 Over the past year and a half, SparkFun has been working with No Starch Press to release our second book. We're so excited to announce that we just got our first copies from the press! The SparkFun ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/arduino-inventors-guide-the-book)

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## [Common Tools for Troubleshooting and Exploring Circuits](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/common-tools-for-troubleshooting-and-exploring-circuits)

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 As we dig into the world of electronics, one of the first questions to arise is "How do I test this?" Let’s take a look at some common test procedures and tools. In my world, testing takes one of two ... [Continue reading](https://blog.sparkfuneducation.com/common-tools-for-troubleshooting-and-exploring-circuits)

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