What to Buy to Get Started with Arduino and Electronics
In my Electronics tutorial series, I use a set of tools that I have acquired over time. If you’re looking to get started with the experiments I do, I can provide some recommendations on what to buy.
When it comes to Arduino, I highly recommend purchasing original Arduino parts to support the project and its ecosystem. However, when starting out, buying individual components can be costly. That’s why I suggest looking for kits that come with a variety of components all at once.
One kit that I particularly recommend is the ELEGOO UNO R3 Project Most Complete Starter Kit. This kit, priced at $53.99 / 45€ on Amazon at the moment, includes an Arduino Uno rev 3 clone board along with a wide range of components, sensors, and small parts that are often useful for various projects.
The kit offers a plethora of items, such as a breadboard, wires, resistors, LEDs, a battery, a shield, a power supply module, a water level sensor, a keypad, an LCD screen, buttons, a joystick, a stepper motor and a servo motor, an IR receiver and transmitter, a relay, an ultrasonic sensor, and much more.
Another option that is cheaper, though it seems to have fewer components and sensors, is the ELEGOO UNO Project Super Starter Kit. Despite the reduced variety, it still provides a robust set of tools to begin your Arduino journey.
In addition to the kit, I recommend purchasing a multimeter. Any multimeter will work just fine, and you can easily find one at your local tools store or online.
That’s all you need to get started. Begin with an affordable kit and if you discover a passion for tinkering with electronics, you can explore more advanced options. For instance, you can consider devices like the Arduino MKR Wifi 1010 and the Arduino MKR GPS shield, which enable wireless communication and GPS functionality.
Get your hands on these tools, and let your imagination soar in the world of Arduino and electronics!
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