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Arduino Starter Kit?

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Former Member over 12 years ago

Hi, guys. I'm new here. I want to learn something about electronics and Arduino seems to be a nice subject for me. Now I have to purchase the whole kit and wonder which model I should have. It seems that for a starter like me, it's better to use the starter kit. but if i can used the more developed model, like Mega 2560, then I don't have to buy one more in the future when I'm more familiar with it.

 

What do you guys think?

 

Thanks

Manny

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  • mcb1
    mcb1 over 12 years ago in reply to Former Member +2
    Manny, I have some 23 Arduino's in various formats, and none of them are a Mega. In most cases you only use a few inputs and outputs, so the rest are idle. The basic Arduino has numerous shields that will…
  • billabott
    billabott over 12 years ago in reply to Former Member +1
    Don't forget about adafruit.com. They are very deserving of our support.
  • mcb1
    mcb1 over 12 years ago in reply to billabott +1
    Manny You don't need to purchase a pre-made kit. I ran an introduction course for 8-10yr olds, and I purchased the controller from a local supplier, and the other parts from other sources. The kits were…
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  • phoenixcomm
    phoenixcomm over 12 years ago

    I think its silly to buy a so called "starter kit". just buy what you need as you need it. ebay is a place to get some deals. first do you know the C language? no buy a book you will need it, a the wiring language is very similar to C.

    you just don't have all of the library that C would have and you have a simplified interrupts  to deal with like no UNIX/Linux signal. then pick a project get the shopping list together and buy what you need..

     

     

    hang in there

    image Cris H.

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    phoenixcomm over 12 years ago

    I think its silly to buy a so called "starter kit". just buy what you need as you need it. ebay is a place to get some deals. first do you know the C language? no buy a book you will need it, a the wiring language is very similar to C.

    you just don't have all of the library that C would have and you have a simplified interrupts  to deal with like no UNIX/Linux signal. then pick a project get the shopping list together and buy what you need..

     

     

    hang in there

    image Cris H.

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  • mcb1
    mcb1 over 12 years ago in reply to phoenixcomm

    Nico

     

    A non-stocked, 53 day delivery, with no details, and a $135 price tag....

    Not the best way to sell products, given the competitive environment.

     

     

    Mark

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  • ntewinkel
    ntewinkel over 12 years ago in reply to mcb1

    @Mark, Totally agree, and Adafruit sells the same kit for $85.

    Had to give them a mention though image

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  • mcb1
    mcb1 over 12 years ago in reply to ntewinkel

    @Nico

    Well done.

    (i've sent you an email via your website, but you may need to check the spam folder as my address ends in .net)

     

     

    E14 you might need to get a sharper pencil out if you expect to come close to competing.

    We would like torecommend your products, but if the price is miles off, how can we.

     

    Mark

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