Sparkfun Inventor's Kit V4.0

The SparkFun Inventor's Kit (SIK) is a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction with the Arduino programming language. The SIK includes everything you need to complete five overarching projects consisting of 16 interconnected circuits that teach everything from blinking an LED to reading sensors. The culminating project is your very own autonomous robot! No previous programming or electronics experience is required to use this kit.
The full-color, spiral-bound SIK guidebook (included) contains step-by-step instructions with circuit diagrams and hookup tables for building each project and circuit with the included parts. Full example code is provided, new concepts and components are explained at point of use, and troubleshooting tips offer assistance if something goes wrong.
The kit does not require any soldering and is recommended for beginners ages 10 and up. For SIK version 4.0 SparkFun took an entirely different approach to teaching embedded electronics. In previous versions of the SIK, each circuit focused on introducing a new piece of technology. With SIK v4.0, components are introduced in the context of the circuit you are building, and each circuit builds upon the last, leading up to a project that incorporates all of the components and concepts introduced throughout the guide. With new parts and a completely new strategy, even if you’ve used the SIK before, you're in for a brand-new experience!
Project Examples
Project 1: Light
Circuit 1A: Blinking an LED
Circuit 1B: Potentiometer
Circuit 1C: Photoresistor
Circuit 1D: RGB Night-Light
Project 2: Sound
Circuit 2A: Buzzer
Circuit 2B: Digital Trumpet
Circuit 2C: “Simon Says” Game
Project 3: Motion
Circuit 3A: Servo Motors
Circuit 3B: Distance Sensor
Circuit 3C: Motion Alarm
Project 4: Display
Circuit 4A: LCD “Hello, World!”
Circuit 4B: Temperature Sensor
Circuit 4C: “DIY Who Am I?” Game
Project 5: Robot
Circuit 5A: Motor Basics
Circuit 5B: Remote-Controlled Robot
Circuit 5C: Autonomous Robot
Includes:
SparkFun RedBoard
Arduino and Breadboard Holder
SparkFun Inventor's Kit Guidebook
White Solderless Breadboard
Carrying Case
SparkFun Mini Screwdriver
16x2 White-on-Black LCD (with headers)
SparkFun Motor Driver (with Headers)
Pair of Rubber Wheels
Pair of Hobby Gearmotors
Small Servo
Ultrasonic Sensor
TMP36 Temp Sensor
6' SparkFun USB Cable
Jumper Wires
Photocell
Tricolor LED
Red, Blue, Yellow and Green LEDs
Red, Blue, Yellow and Green Tactile Buttons
10K Trimpot
Mini Power Switch
Piezo Speaker
AA Battery Holder
330 and 10K Resistors
Binder Clip
Dual-Lock™ Fastener