I plan to automate the air intake control on my wood stove, and that means taking temperatures from two thermocouples, analyzing them, and moving a lever. An Arduino can do that very easily.
But I know nothing about Arduinos other than they exist. UNTIL NOW.
I just finished Lesson 5, Digital Inputs. The PDF instructions explain what is going on and warn you that in this particular section things seem a bit backwards, a good thing to make you aware of so you can learn. Each lesson is brief with excellent pictures and diagrams and just enough explanation. Follow and HAVE FUN.
The kit already contains a lot of what I will need to build my project someday: Arduino and power supply; LCD display; motors; motor controllers; buttons; LEDs and other electronic bits; remote controller and sensor. I will need to add thermocouples and the associated interfaces, and the information for those is available everywhere on the 'net. I may also add Bluetooth and WiFi, using BLYNK to create an app for the phone...someday.
The kit comes neatly packed in a nice plastic container with a bunch of compartments. You get your development environment from the 'net, and the included CD contains all the code you'll need, which is EASY to upload to the Arduino. There are breadboards to let you lay out your parts, do the lessons, and experiment. You do not need to solder. You just need a PC with a USB port, and you install the development environment there and plug the board in. The Arduino already has a program loaded and running to blink an LED, and you will modify that program by changing a number, then you'll upload it and see the results. That is how easy this is to get going.
Additional parts are easy to get and relatively inexpensive, and when your project is all designed, you can get boards where you can solder everything permanently. I have a long way to go to get to that point. This kit, though, has been a wonderful learning experience so far.
About the only things I found with the kit, which are MINOR:
- It is tough to discern the colors on the resisters. This isn't the fault of Elegoo. I suggest getting a stand with a magnifying glass and light. Note that the tape from which the resisters come is labeled, so you can just go by that.
- I needed a longer USB cable than what was included. I had one on hand. Again, not Elegoo's issue, as they supplied a USB cable in the kit. Plug and play.
Overall: Lots o' stuff in a fun kit with great instructions!
Note: I do have some basic familiarity with electronic components and programming. Having these basic skills does help, but I think a beginner can follow along. Just take your time to follow the pictures, and take even more time to understand the programming examples (the "sketches"), which are short and fairly clear. And HAVE FUN.
ELEGOO Mega R3 Project The Most Complete Ultimate Starter Kit with Tutorial Compatible with Arduino IDE
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Price: 65.99
Last update: 12-24-2024
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The MEGA2560 complete starter kit with more than 200pcs components, premium quality for Arduino kit
PDF tutorial in the CD (more than 35 lessons)
LCD1602 module and GY-521 sensor module with pin header ( no need to solder by yourself)
Nice package with clear listing and surprise including a nice small box to keep the widget such as LED , IC , buttons , diodes ,etc
We have always cared about the customer experience and improve the product function details
PDF tutorial in the CD (more than 35 lessons)
LCD1602 module and GY-521 sensor module with pin header ( no need to solder by yourself)
Nice package with clear listing and surprise including a nice small box to keep the widget such as LED , IC , buttons , diodes ,etc
We have always cared about the customer experience and improve the product function details
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But I know nothing about Arduinos other than they exist. UNTIL NOW.
I just finished Lesson 5, Digital Inputs. The PDF instructions explain what is going on and warn you that in this particular section things seem a bit backwards, a good thing to make you aware of so you can learn. Each lesson is brief with excellent pictures and diagrams and just enough explanation. Follow and HAVE FUN.
The kit already contains a lot of what I will need to build my project someday: Arduino and power supply; LCD display; motors; motor controllers; buttons; LEDs and other electronic bits; remote controller and sensor. I will need to add thermocouples and the associated interfaces, and the information for those is available everywhere on the 'net. I may also add Bluetooth and WiFi, using BLYNK to create an app for the phone...someday.
The kit comes neatly packed in a nice plastic container with a bunch of compartments. You get your development environment from the 'net, and the included CD contains all the code you'll need, which is EASY to upload to the Arduino. There are breadboards to let you lay out your parts, do the lessons, and experiment. You do not need to solder. You just need a PC with a USB port, and you install the development environment there and plug the board in. The Arduino already has a program loaded and running to blink an LED, and you will modify that program by changing a number, then you'll upload it and see the results. That is how easy this is to get going.
Additional parts are easy to get and relatively inexpensive, and when your project is all designed, you can get boards where you can solder everything permanently. I have a long way to go to get to that point. This kit, though, has been a wonderful learning experience so far.
About the only things I found with the kit, which are MINOR:
- It is tough to discern the colors on the resisters. This isn't the fault of Elegoo. I suggest getting a stand with a magnifying glass and light. Note that the tape from which the resisters come is labeled, so you can just go by that.
- I needed a longer USB cable than what was included. I had one on hand. Again, not Elegoo's issue, as they supplied a USB cable in the kit. Plug and play.
Overall: Lots o' stuff in a fun kit with great instructions!
Note: I do have some basic familiarity with electronic components and programming. Having these basic skills does help, but I think a beginner can follow along. Just take your time to follow the pictures, and take even more time to understand the programming examples (the "sketches"), which are short and fairly clear. And HAVE FUN.
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