Arduino is an open source physical computing platform based on a simple microcontroller and a free user friendly software development environment that implements the Processing/Wiring language.

Arduino Starter Kit - Everything You Need to Get Started on the Fun!

Arduino Starter Kit

Getting started with Arduino? You need this Arduino Starter Kit. It has everything you need to get going with this exciting open source platform. This kit is a great gift for beginners and advanced hobbyist alike. It is also recommended for artists interested in using technology and interactivity in their work.

This Arduino Starter Kit can be used to develop cool interactive objects that can sense inputs from a variety of switches or sensors, and then control lights, motors, and other physical outputs in the real world. The objects created can be stand-alone interactive objects or can be connected to software on your computer via USB cable or even directly to the Internet using an Ethernet shield (a growing trend dubbed "The Internet of Things").

With this Arduino Starter Kit you will get the Arduino Duemilanove, a multitude of inputs, outputs, sensors and a breadboard. Get this complete kit today and be ready to get started in the wonderful world of Arduino.

The Arduino Starter Kit includes:

  • Arduino Duemilanove with Atmega328: the latest Arduino USB board, fully assembled and tested.
  • USB Cable A to B - 3 Foot: USB provides power for up to 500mA (enough for most projects) and is ample length to connect to your desktop or laptop USB port.
  • Miniature self-adhesive breadboard: Excellent for making circuits and connections off the Arduino. Breadboard may come in various colors.
  • 60 Premium male to male jumper wires: These are high quality wires that allow you to connect the female headers on the Arduino to the components and breadboard. 40 4" wires, 10 6", and 10 9" wires.
  • 2 Tri-Color RGB LEDs: Because everyone loves a blinky. Use this LED to PWM mix any color you need.
  • 2 Red LEDs: Light emitting diodes make great general indicators.
  • 2 Green LEDs: Light emitting diodes make great general indicators.
  • 2 Blue LEDs: Light emitting diodes make great general indicators.
  • 2 mini push button switches: To interface with outside world.
  • 2 Thermistor: A sensor for detecting ambient temperature and temperature changes. 10K thermistor with a negative temperature coefficient.
  • 2 Photocells: A sensor to detect ambient light. Perfect for detecting when a drawer is opened or when night-time approaches.
  • 1 piezo vibration sensor: Minisense 100.
  • 2 Potentiometer: 2 adjustable 10K ohm potentiometer can be used to do ADC input experiments.
  • 1K Ohm Resistors: 5 current limiting resistors for LEDs, and strong pull-up resistors.
  • 10K Ohm Resistors: 5 current limiting resistors for LEDs, and strong pull-up resistors.