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SparkFun Cuts Ties with Adafruit Amid Harassment Claims

1/15/2026

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SparkFun Electronics announced it would cease business with Adafruit Industries, citing violations of its Code of Conduct.
Adafruit Industries claims the decision stems from online harassment complaints linked to SparkFun's founder.
Phillip Torrone, Adafruit's managing director, accuses SparkFun of retaliating for reporting harassment.
Adafruit plans to develop an alternative to Teensy boards.
SparkFun's CEO Glenn Samala states the decision was made after careful consideration.

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SparkFun Electronics announced it would cease business with Adafruit Industries, citing violations of its Code of Conduct.
Adafruit Industries claims the decision stems from online harassment complaints linked to SparkFun's founder.
Phillip Torrone, Adafruit's managing director, accuses SparkFun of retaliating for reporting harassment.
Adafruit plans to develop an alternative to Teensy boards.
SparkFun's CEO Glenn Samala states the decision was made after careful consideration.