Arduino
Arduino is an open-source prototyping platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. Arduino boards are able to read inputs - light on a sensor, a finger on a button, or a Twitter message - and turn it into an output - activating a motor, turning on an LED, publishing something online. You can tell your board what to do by sending a set of instructions to the microcontroller on the board. (Source: Arduino website).
Arduino boards are fairly cheap ($20 - $40). They are powered by a USB cord. They require a few extras such as wires, resistors, LEDs, breadboard etc. A basic kit will be under $50, comprehensive kits with a variety of sensors are around $200. A variety of sensors are available.
Read the safety instructions (Step 3) e.g. always using resistors with L.E.D.s so you don't fry your board.
Compare with Micro-bit before deciding to use Arduino . There are some cheap Arduino kits available if you look in the right places.
Arduino boards are fairly cheap ($20 - $40). They are powered by a USB cord. They require a few extras such as wires, resistors, LEDs, breadboard etc. A basic kit will be under $50, comprehensive kits with a variety of sensors are around $200. A variety of sensors are available.
Read the safety instructions (Step 3) e.g. always using resistors with L.E.D.s so you don't fry your board.
Compare with Micro-bit before deciding to use Arduino . There are some cheap Arduino kits available if you look in the right places.
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Component Sources
N.B. Suggestions only, as always Buyer Beware. Some may be Arduino compatible rather than genuine Arduino, these are usually cheaper. Jaycar Mindkits Arduino kits Trade Me - search Trade Me for other options Ali Express - allow time for delivery. Read the description carefully. Breadboard Starter Kit (doesn't incl. Arduino) Arduino Uno compatible boards |
Arduino Uno R3 board with breadboard ^
Breadboards are solderless circuit prototyping boards that you can plug wires and components into |
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