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SparkFun Tinker Kit
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DESCRIPTION INCLUDES DOCUMENTS EXAMPLES
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 (in the Documents section below) 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.
GET STARTED WITH THE ACTIVITY GUIDE FOR SPARKFUN TINKER
KIT!
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ARDUINO EDUCATION KIT MESA REDBOARD SIK START A PROJECT
SparkFun Tinker Kit Product Help and Resources
TUTORIALS VIDEOS SKILLS NEEDED
Activity Guide for SparkFun
Tinker Kit
MARCH 29, 2018
This activity guide will take you
through the basics of building 11
different circuits with the
SparkFun Tinker Kit and how to
program them using the Arduino
IDE.
COMMENTS 0REVIEWS 6
Customer Reviews
4.3 out of 5
Based on 6 ratings:
1 of 1 found this helpful:
My daughter loves it!
about 9 months ago by Mike Sobers verified purchaser
The kit has everything included, and the tutorials are superb.
Perfect for beginners with all you need to get started and UNDERSTAND.
about 2 years ago by Member #1369252 verified purchaser
1- Price point that is accessible to at least 20% of the population of the world, and the world is very poor. 2-
The requirements on the development platform (computer) are not too stringent. 3- No manual or power tools
are needed. 4- There is quite a support network; but to be honest, the only reason I got it working is because
of some video in youtube that SPELLED OUT all the steps. All websites fall short of that.
Hobby gearmotors seem to die and stop working pretty quickly
about 2 years ago by Member #1396112 verified purchaser
I bought the tinker kit for the extra wires, resistors, the redboard and the motors.
I tried to run the servo motor back and forth using the servo position functions in my arduino code within the
angular range suggested by the tutorial with a small load attached, but the motor died out.
Tried running Circuit 10: Motor Basics to run the hobby gearmotors using the exact same circuit diagram
showed on the tutorial page
https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/activity-guide-for-sparkfun-tinker-kit/circuit-10-motor-basics
I attached a small load to the white shafts attached on the sides. The problem I'm encountering is that the
hobby motor seems to stop working on its own over time. The arduino blue light near pin 13 will keep blinking
continuously, but the motor stops rotating. After I let it sit for a minute or two, the motor starts running again. I'd
sure like to know whether the hobby gearmotors are low-quality and simply stop working reliably after a few
hours or if there is a problem with the circuit.
I haven't used the whole kit or tried out all the suggested circuits on the activity guide for the Tinker Kit, but I
plan to in the future. Thus far it's been a lot of fun
CF replied on August 14, 2018:
Sorry to hear you're having trouble! Please contact our support department for help with the motor
issues you're experiencing and they will be happy to assist you.
Good, but didn't come complete
about a year ago by Member #1434315 verified purchaser
Very good kit for what I need for my mechatronics class. Mine didn't come with any yellow LEDs as shown in
picture and kit form, but I'm working in spite of it. (I'd really like the yellow LEDs..) I'm sure it's just a packaging
defect?
I was surprisingly pleased with the size of the Tinker kit because I had been wondering which would be better,
the Tinker kit or the Inventor kit? The Inventors kit doesn't have too much more in the way of the attachments
and parts. Arduino website and many other sites have the how-tos given in the Inventor kit's manual. I found
that if you've got your own piece of wood or plastic to tape/screw your Uno and Breadboard to and a cheap
pencil box for everything, the Tinker kit is the way to go.
CF replied on October 9, 2018:
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Hello, and thank you for the review!
I'm so sorry the yellow LEDs were missing from your kit. We're going to send those out to you ASAP!
Very enjoyable
about a month ago by Member #1566761 verified purchaser
This kit has been interesting, it teaches more than just electronics, You also the basics of programming the
arduino
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