Arduino UNO Basic Starter Kit

Learning about Arduino can be an exciting adventure into Electronics, but it’s not always easy to find a package that provides everything you need to get a good start into making Arduino projects. This is why the Basic Arduino Uno Starter Kit is such a great investment if you’re interested in electronics and Arduino, as it includes LED’s, jumper wires, resistors, pin headers, a breadboard, a 9V power connector, a USB cable and an Arduino UNO R3 CH340, which is the perfect combination to begin experimenting, practicing and building up towards more complex projects – plus a few extras.

Although this kit doesn’t have the widest selection of components and extras that some of the other Arduino Kits have, it is primarily designed as an introduction to using microcontrollers and building electronic circuitry. This is why the components included are relatively simple, as it’s important to actually understand each step of the way when learning fundamentals, after which you can move on to more advanced components that do a lot more than just light up or blink. Of course, this kit also includes the basic necessities, such as a USB-A to USB-B cable for programming Arduino Boards, a breadboard for Prototyping circuits without soldering, as well as resistors for precisely controlling the current that you’re sending around the circuit.

If you’re brand new to electronics, and are eager to get a kit that not only helps you learn the basics, but also provides some fundamental parts for many more future projects, the Arduino UNO Basic Starter Kit is a relatively cheap but very valuable kit to help you get a running start into Electronics and microcontrollers.

Tips for Operation: In order to try get costs for these kits as low as possible, so that anyone can enjoy learning and practicing their electronics skills, we've chosen to include a specialised CH340G version of the Arduino UNO R3, and while this does help make the kit very affordable, it does require some specialised drivers to operate properly. Fortunately, these are very easy to install, and once installed will ensure that your Arduino UNO acts just like it should, and these can be found in the specifications table below. If you need them, MacOS and Linux Drivers can also be found in the "Downloads" tab just above the description.

Please Note: Although we continuously strive to keep each of our products as up to date as possible, sometimes these kits can get slightly altered over time as newer, more affordable, or better alternative modules are brought to the market. If you find that the parts supplied are different to what we've listed above, please let us know so we can update the list and assist with any inconveniences that it may have caused.

Typical Applications for the Arduino UNO Basic Starter Kit:

While the possibilities aren’t necessarily endless with the Basic Arduino Uno Starter Kit, it certainly has more than enough for any beginner to enjoy hours of fun experimenting, practicing with and building a variety of unique projects. This great selection of Components is also a great package for a veteran Arduino Maker to enjoy as well, as many of these components can be used in conjunction with more complex components in advanced projects, and as an Arduino or electronics enthusiast, you’ll understand that you can never have enough spare components on hand.

And just to sweeten the deal and ensure you have some direction for what projects to begin with, this handy project guide will help you get started with some great ideas on what to make or design with your new Arduino Uno Starter Kit! : http://www.diyelectronics.co.za/files/Arduino_kit_manual_V2.zip

Additionally, if you’re looking for a good place to start your prototyping and DIY electronics adventures, check out this List of Arduino Projects that cater to both beginners and advanced Makers. It’s a great place to start learning, to find exciting new projects to try, or even to train yourself to become an Advanced Arduino Maker.

*Note that the included microcontroller is not supplied by Arduino. It is, however, manufactured to the same specifications and quality controlled locally to ensure it functions exactly as expected while saving you money.

Additional Resources:

• A really Helpful List of Arduino Projects featured on MakeUseOf, to give you a good starting point for simple but cool projects designed to help you understand the fundamentals of Arduino.
  
  
• The Official Arduino IDE Download Page, which is where you can get the software you need to let your computer talk to your Arduino boards.
  
  
• The official Hackr.io Community Forum, where Makers and Arduino Enthusiasts share projects and learn from each other in a friendly, welcoming environment.
  
  
• The World-Famous "Instructables" Site, which is a treasure trove of basic to advanced projects created and curated by passionate people.
  
  
• Finally, this is an Udemy Arduino 2018 Course created by industry professionals, offered for free from Udemy as a basic foundational course to teach the fundamentals of Arduino and kick off your Arduino adventures in high gear.