The SparkFun Tinker Kit (STK) is a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction with the Arduino programming language. The STK is our newest version of the former SparkFun Mini Inventor’s Kit, blended with elements of our educator MESA kit. Each SparkFun Tinker Kit includes everything you need to complete 11 circuits that will teach you how to blink an LED, read sensors, drive servos, and more. You don’t need any previous programming or electronics experience to use this kit.
The online STK Experiment Guide (visit Sparkfun website) contains step-by-step instructions of how to connect each circuit with the included parts. Full example code is provided and explained, and even includes troubleshooting tips in case something goes wrong.
The kit does not require any soldering and is recommended for beginners ages 10 and up. This miniature version of the SIK will help prove that anyone can (and should) play around with cutting-edge electronics in a fun and playful way while not breaking the bank.
Circuit Examples:
Blinking an LED
Reading a Potentiometer
Driving an RGB LED
Driving Multiple LEDs
Reading a Button Press
Reading a Photoresistor
Reading a Temperature Sensor
Using a Servo Motor
Driving a Motor with an H-Bridge
Controlling a Motor with Inputs
Reading Serial Data
Kit includes:
SparkFun RedBoard
Breadboard
Micro Servo
Hobby Gearmotor – 200 RPM (Pair)
Temp Sensor – TMP36
Mini Photocell
SparkFun USB Mini-B Cable – 6 Foot
Jumper Wires – 7" M/M 30 AWG (30 Pack)
LED – RGB Clear Common Cathode
Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green LEDs
10K Trimpot
Pushbutton Switch – 12mm
H-Bridge Motor Driver 1A
Battery Holder - 4xAA to Barrel Jack Connector
330 and 10K Resistors
