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  • Complete DIY Electronics Kit – The Official Arduino Starter Kit includes everything you need to begin exploring the world of electronics and programming, featuring 12 hands-on DIY projects that teach key concepts in coding and circuit design.
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arduino starter kit english projects book

12 PROJECTS YOU CAN CARRY OUT YOURSELF WITH THE ARDUINO STARTER KIT

PROJECT 1 GET TO KNOW YOUR TOOLS an introduction to the basics
PROJECT 2 SPACESHIP INTERFACE design the control panel for your starship
PROJECT 3 LOVE-O-METER measure how hot-blooded you are
PROJECT 4 COLOR MIXING LAMP produce any color with a lamp that uses light as an input
PROJECT 5 MOOD CUE clue people in to how you're doing
PROJECT 6 LIGHT THEREMIN create a musical instrument you play by waving your hands
PROJECT 7 KEYBOARD INSTRUMENT play music and make some noise with this keyboard
PROJECT 8 DIGITAL HOURGLASS a light-up hourglass that can stop you from working too much
PROJECT 9 MOTORIZED PINWHEEL a colored wheel that will make your head spin
PROJECT 10 ZOETROPE create a mechanical animation you can play forward or reverse
PROJECT 11 CRYSTAL BALL a mystical tour to answer all your tough questions
PROJECT 12 KNOCK LOCK tap out the secret code to open the door
PROJECT 13 TOUCHY-FEEL LAMP a lamp that responds to your touch
PROJECT 14 TWEAK THE ARDUINO LOGO control your personal computer from your Arduino
PROJECT 15 HACKING BUTTONS create a master control for all your devices!

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    RAM ‎2 KB
    Memory Speed ‎2933 MHz
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    Brand ‎Arduino
    Series ‎FBA_K000007
    Item model number ‎K000007
    Operating System ‎Windows, macOS, or Linux
    Item Weight ‎1.8 pounds
    Product Dimensions ‎6.3 x 9.06 x 1.77 inches
    Item Dimensions LxWxH ‎6.3 x 9.06 x 1.77 inches
    Color ‎English Projects Book
    Processor Brand ‎Microchip Technology (ATMEL)
    Number of Processors ‎1
    Computer Memory Type ‎SRAM
    Voltage ‎5 Volts
    Manufacturer ‎Arduino LLC
    ASIN ‎B009UKZV0A
    Country of Origin ‎Italy
    Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No
    Date First Available ‎October 22, 2012

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    Customers find the Arduino starter kit offers good value, with clear instructions and comprehensive information in the manual. The kit includes everything needed for multiple projects, making it a fantastic way to learn about electronics and programming, and customers enjoy building various things with it. The functionality works well, and customers find it engaging and fun to use. The quality receives mixed feedback - while some praise the high-quality components, others report flimsy jumpers.

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    446 customers mention "Value for money"388 positive58 negative

    Customers find the Arduino starter kit offers good value for money, with one customer noting that the accompanying book is perfect.

    "...Overall, it feels like a well thought out and thurough course, with each chapter building on the next. In sum, this kit is really fun...." Read more

    "...The book is also very nice: while it doesn't teach electronics nor programming in a complete or thorough way, it does help in developing the..." Read more

    "...Everything is pretty easy to locate and everything the website mentions is included...." Read more

    "...Secondly, pick up another 9v battery snap. The one that comes with the kit is fine, but the wires don't have connector pins on them and the leads..." Read more

    433 customers mention "Beginners' guide"380 positive53 negative

    Customers find the Arduino kit's instruction book easy to follow and appreciate its clear, beginner-friendly approach, with early projects being particularly simple.

    "...Overall, it feels like a well thought out and thurough course, with each chapter building on the next. In sum, this kit is really fun...." Read more

    "...It serves as an introduction, so if the user decides he/she wants to continue learning electronics or programming he/she can look for more advanced..." Read more

    "...a great way to introduce Arduino to kids 10+ and adults who want to start tinkering with Arduino...." Read more

    "An excellent way to start with electronic prototyping and learning to code...." Read more

    126 customers mention "Language"126 positive0 negative

    Customers find the language of the kit's manual easy to understand and self-explanatory, with one customer noting that it explains everything in digestible chunks.

    "...It's well written and easy to understand, even for a novice to electronics such as myself...." Read more

    "...programming in a complete or thorough way, it does help in developing the interest in these areas and provides simple solutions and tips to develop..." Read more

    "...As to the clarity of the information itself, the guide is very clear about what goes where on the breadboard and also explains basic concepts of..." Read more

    "...with all you need to get going and has a nice book that walks you through everything, step by step...." Read more

    87 customers mention "Interest in electronics"84 positive3 negative

    Customers find the Arduino Starter Kit engaging for learning electronics and programming, with one customer noting it serves as a great introduction to the Arduino system.

    "...expert but it feels like a great starter kit and has a lot of very useful components in it, as well as lots of goodies and extras...." Read more

    "...Second, the projects are great...." Read more

    "...diagram of the Arduino/breadboard and connections, as well as electrical schematics to help you understand how everything is wired and learn how to..." Read more

    "...and I know there are cheaper alternatives but this one neat projects to learn from and the book is high quality and very thorough which I which I..." Read more

    85 customers mention "Fun"85 positive0 negative

    Customers find the Arduino Starter Kit engaging and fun, enjoying building various projects and using it as a learning tool for programming.

    "...I guarantee you will thoroughly enjoy it, have a lot of fun, and learn some things in the process...." Read more

    "...Learning Arduino is fun and also has educational content, so there is no way to be wrong with this." Read more

    "...Overall, this is a fun and educational kit. It has you up and doing things in very little time while still teaching the basics...." Read more

    "...kit yesterday and breezed through the first 4 projects and they were fun and informative...." Read more

    85 customers mention "Functionality"70 positive15 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the Arduino starter kit, reporting that everything works well and the book provides excellent guidance, with one customer noting no issues even after three months of use.

    "...Hopefully the projects will be just as nice and all the components will work correctly. Price was very reasonable as well...." Read more

    "...through most of the projects in the starter guide and everything worked accordingly...." Read more

    "...The book does a pretty good job of explaining what the code does but leaves out some of the finer details of each command so you're not feeling..." Read more

    "...The LED's are bright, the tilt sensor works beautifully, the temperature sensor works, and so on...." Read more

    70 customers mention "Variety of projects"70 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the variety of projects included in the kit, which comes with all necessary components and detailed instructions.

    "...It's got lots of great projects in it that teach you both electronics and programming in the process...." Read more

    "...far, but the book is very good at explaining concepts and expanding on previous projects...." Read more

    "...There enough parts to complete the varied projects included and then go create your own without investing in a ton of new parts...." Read more

    "Excellent kit and interesting projects. However - the book is difficult to read due to the poor choice of typeface and color...." Read more

    125 customers mention "Quality"71 positive54 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the components, with some finding them high quality and beautifully crafted, while others report poor parts and flimsy jumpers.

    "...in this kit to tackle a lot of projects and it feels like a solid base to start from...." Read more

    "...The wire snapped at one of the solder joints on the DC motor and now I have to re-solder it. I didn't think I was being rough with the motor...." Read more

    "...The book is good quality (Well, I've found two minor typos but now I'm just nitpicking), the components are decent in that they aren't chinese..." Read more

    "...The seal holding the box shut was ripped apart and tabs of the box had been ripped open and the small box with the circuit board was opened...." Read more

    Fun with an Imperfect Arduino Starter Kit
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    Fun with an Imperfect Arduino Starter Kit
    I have been having a lot of fun with this Arduino Starter Kit. Completed the first six projects in the Project so far. THE GOOD - Plenty of components included in the kit. - Project Book instructions and information are easy to understand and follow. - The Arduino IDE was easy to download and install. Also has been easy to use (quick error checking) and upload to board. - Arduino UNO board has been easy to work with. THE SO-SO - The text in the Project Book is on the small side. - The plastic sheet with the base and punch-out pieces was tedious to prep. - The breadboard is electrically divided between a-e and f-j; the Project Book assumes they are connected. THE BAD - The resistors are poorly marked. The 220 ohm resistors in the kit only have one red band. I used a multimeter to verify resistance. - The servo is wired differently than shown in the Project Book. The official Arduino online video for Project 5 shows how to do it correctly. - I could not figure out how to use the platforms for the gel strips in Project 4. Even the official Arduino online video for this project skips this step. OVERALL - Recommended for Arduino beginners. Not recommended for electronics beginners. - Recommend having a magnifying glass handy to read Project Book and components markings. AUTHCODE: CO021120ARDUINO
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    • Avery Quinn
      5.0 out of 5 stars My Third Identical Kit - A must have for beginners
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      I have 3 of these kits now, I have looked at other option, and I know there are cheaper alternatives but this one neat projects to learn from and the book is high quality and very thorough which I which I consistently default back to this one, some of the parts could be a little higher quality, ie the transistors, leds, etc, but the book and the arduino itself are well worth the investment.
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    • Uncle Geek
      5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one to get--wish it were easier to find in the search
      Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2013
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      I had seen articles about the Arduino online and in some magazines, so put it on my Christmas list. My wife said she didn't know what I needed, so I should make my own order. I searched for Arduino-compatible items and ended up buying $165 of stuff to play with, including a book. Then I went back and got some more stuff and a second book. (Don't tell my wife--I told her $100 would do it.) I started through the tutorial in the book and became more interested and impressed with the capabilities. I told my 12 year-old grandson about it and he came to visit and learn. He told my daughter he would like to buy some Arduino items with money he had earned and she agreed he could. I had also promised I would share some of my items with him.

      Well, he did a better job of searching and found this kit. My daughter called and asked me to look at it online. My first reaction, before seeing the description, was that it might be more money than they would want to invest if they weren't sure. However, upon reading the details, I began to get really annoyed. There are considerably more capabilities in this kit than in all the stuff I bought--and the kit includes a book of tutorials describing it what you're doing very nicely.

      I went to my daughter's home to see his kit and looked at the book and went from annoyed to frustrated. The list of items it has that I didn't is depressing. When we left, I told my wife about it, and she told me to go ahead order the kit and enjoy it. So I did and now have two Arduinos.

      BTW, go to the sporting goods department of a discount store and get a clear plastic fishing tackle box, as used to hold lures and small items. Otherwise, the parts get mixed together and finding what you need is a real chore. I bought a box that is about 10 x 14 inches, with adjustable dividers to make compartments of various sizes.

      What's wrong with the kit? The only thing I can think of is the book is in smaller type than is convenient for someone with (mumble mumble) year-old eyes. I can read it, but I wish it were larger. It is also bound as a paperback and it would be nicer if it were spiral bound so it would lie flat.

      Well, the other thing wrong is that my grandson is about eight projects (chapters in the book) ahead of me and there is not a way I can catch up. That I have a PhD and have been teaching electronics for thirty plus years isn't helping my ego at all. Maybe I'll go over when he isn't home and spill his tackle box.

      As I write, this kit is out of stock. I hope more become available quickly, because at the price, there is no beating it.

      UPDATE: March 6, 2013 - the official Arduino store (in Italy) is still sold out, but an email said they're hoping to restock "shortly." A few vendors in the United States seem to have them in stock--at a tremendous variety of prices. Shop around, if you want one.

      UPDATE: March 1, 2015 - this kit has been in stock somewhere most of the time since I wrote the above. The Raspberry Pi and its imitators and clones have also been out for a little while. Deciding between the Raspberry and the Arduino (and its imitators) takes some doing. I'd suggest you decide what you want to do and figure out which does it best. There are online reviews and tutorials out the wazoo for both, as well as books in quantity. The Arduino is programmed in a variant of the C language, while the Raspberry in a variant of Python; neither is harder or easier--just different.

      I haven't bought a Raspberry Pi (yet) and don't have anything to recommend. If you want an Arduino and you're starting out without a well-equipped junk box, this is still the one to get. Shop around for price, since they're all the same kit. The Amazon suppliers come and go, depending on who has it in stock, and the price often varies considerably in just a week or two.
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    • R. Jennings
      5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Product! Lots of fun.
      Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2014
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      This kit is awesome. I highly recommend this to anyone that has an interest in electronics and/or programming. While I am a seasoned programmer, I had no electronics experience prior to purchasing this kit. Recently I've found myself yearning to build electronic projects and figured this would be a good place to start given it's a fairly comprehensive starter kit.

      First, I'll start with the packaging. The packaging on this kit is very sexy, much like an Apple product. The design and style are simple and beautiful, the various items included in the kit are all nicely packaged in their individual boxes, and everything fits together very nicely. The unboxing feels like an experience. I realize some people may not care about the packaging, but if you're considering giving this kit as a gift, it makes a difference and will have an impact.

      As far as all the components included in the kit, I'm not an expert but it feels like a great starter kit and has a lot of very useful components in it, as well as lots of goodies and extras. There's enough in this kit to tackle a lot of projects and it feels like a solid base to start from. Some people have mentioned that you can purchase all these components cheaper if you source them out individually. I highly doubt the hours one would waste tracking down everything individually would justify the savings. After all this kit is not terribly expensive for what you get.

      Not to mention, one of the best things in this kit is the book. It's got lots of great projects in it that teach you both electronics and programming in the process. It's well written and easy to understand, even for a novice to electronics such as myself. As a programmer I do have to speak to the programming side of the book which in my opinion could be a bit more detailed for those who do not have experience with programming. That said, it's better than average and I do feel you'll learn to code in the process of going thru these projects. Overall, it feels like a well thought out and thurough course, with each chapter building on the next.

      In sum, this kit is really fun. I have no hesitation recommending this product. I guarantee you will thoroughly enjoy it, have a lot of fun, and learn some things in the process. This kit would make a fantastic gift for anyone interested in programming and/or electronics, and would also be a great thing for parents/grandparents and their kids to do together.
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    • Medical Doctor
      5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome !!!
      Reviewed in India on October 1, 2015
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      Arduino Starter Kit is amazing microcontroller for beginners. All the electrical components are included in the packet for projects. I liked the projects and programming environment both. The starter kit gives a good hold to understand execution of electronic projects. Sooner or later intermediate and advanced kits may be available - I will definitely like to buy them.

      Update on 3rd October 2015:
      I have placed another order. The 170 page manual is printed on good quality paper - the reading experience was good. I prefer to have a pdf file - I am unable to obtain it online. Could I get a link to download ?
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    • Axionix
      5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Starter Kit
      Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2024
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      This really is a nice kit to play with. The book is very well made and the projects are interesting and increase in difficulty as you progress. Great gift for anyone interested in tech!
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    • Anyarat
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great
      Reviewed in Japan on July 17, 2019
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      I like it very much
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    • DooBiiE
      5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic product
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2018
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      High quality packaging and products within.
      To definitely get your moneys worth on this one.
      With the book included it makes it nice and easy to follow and outlines the fundamental basics of how and why the product is used.

      For me the book is the reason for the high review. It is of a high quality. Very detailed and down to the basic level.

      First project in parallel circuit. Takes a litttle while for me as I have sausage fingers. So placing the wires can be fiddley.

      Only gripe was the box was a little torn. So I’ve had to repair with some tape. But hey that’s life and it’s only a box.

      I have seen reviews online about the starter book being wrong with technical data but I’ve yet to notice them. My education level is of HNC in mechanical engineering (UK)
      I work in a mechanical/electrical maintenance job.

      Would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn some electronics and code.
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      DooBiiE
      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Fantastic product

      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2018
      High quality packaging and products within.
      To definitely get your moneys worth on this one.
      With the book included it makes it nice and easy to follow and outlines the fundamental basics of how and why the product is used.

      For me the book is the reason for the high review. It is of a high quality. Very detailed and down to the basic level.

      First project in parallel circuit. Takes a litttle while for me as I have sausage fingers. So placing the wires can be fiddley.

      Only gripe was the box was a little torn. So I’ve had to repair with some tape. But hey that’s life and it’s only a box.

      I have seen reviews online about the starter book being wrong with technical data but I’ve yet to notice them. My education level is of HNC in mechanical engineering (UK)
      I work in a mechanical/electrical maintenance job.

      Would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn some electronics and code.
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    • Monserrat Vielma
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
      Reviewed in Mexico on October 13, 2020
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      Estoy muy feliz con mi nuevo Arduino todo llego en excelentes condiciones, y en cuanto costo calidad se ve que se han esforzado por mejorar el kit y por darnos una gran experiencia por nuestro dinero, probablemente hay placas mas baratas y que ofrecen mas cosas, pero sin duda me quedo con esta, ya que hay mucha informacion y documentacion ademas de los libros de actividades que trae, y sobre todo apoyar a un proyecto tan maravilloso como es arduino.
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