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DESCRIPTION INCLUDES DOCUMENTS EXAMPLES
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 we 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!
GET STARTED WITH THE SPARKFUN INVENTOR'S KIT V4.0
EXPERIMENT GUIDE
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ARDUINO BEGINNER INVENTION KIT KIT REDBOARD ROBOTICS SIK
START A PROJECT
SparkFun Inventor's Kit - v4.0 Product Help and Resources
TUTORIALS VIDEOS SKILLS NEEDED
Endless Runner Game
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
We make a simple side-scrolling
endless runner game using parts
from the SparkFun Inventor's Kit
v4.0.
Light-Seeking Robot
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
We use parts from the SparkFun
Inventor's Kit v4.0 to create a
light-seeking robot that mimics
the behavior of single-celled
organisms.
Clap On Lamp
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Modify a simple desk lamp to
respond to a double clap (or
other sharp noise) using parts
from the SparkFun Inventor's Kit
v4.0.
SparkFun Inventor's Kit
Experiment Guide - v4.0
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
The SparkFun Inventor's Kit (SIK)
Experiment Guide contains all of
the information needed to build
all five projects, encompassing 16
circuits, in the latest version of
the kit, v4.0a.
Customer Reviews
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4.7 out of 5
Based on 12 ratings:
1 of 1 found this helpful:
Rekindling with my EE student years
about 3 months ago by Member #1213575 verified purchaser
I bought this kit to see if I could get an idea I had prototyped. Having moved on from being an electrical
engineer into Marketing and later Management, I was apprehensive as to whether I could still pull it off. This kit
was a joy to use, taking me back to my student years and walking me through the paces of building and
programming from scratch in such an easy way. It’s clear to see that the team at SparkFun really understands
what it takes to introduce makers to the world of embedded systems and programming. I can only recommend
this kit. Excellent job!
1 of 1 found this helpful:
Very cool kit with great manual/instruction booklet.
about 4 months ago by Member #182642 verified purchaser
I went through a number of these projects on a family vacation and we built the final project - the mobile robot.
Everything worked as advertized and we had no problems. I do have two suggestions, though. First, it seems
odd to include the paper clip instead of a caster wheel. Also, it was quite disappointing that the manual did not
include circuit diagrams for any of the projects. These diagrams are essential to teaching someone how the
circuit works. The wiring diagrams are great, but they are nearly useless for this purpose. If these were
included the in the manual, it would truly be outstanding.
Still, I loved the kit and the box in came in. Very clever to use two-sided tape to mount the motors. Love that
absolutely everything you need (except scissors) was included in the kit to build everything. SparkFun rocks!
Awesome!
about 3 months ago by Member #1220359 verified purchaser
The projects are great. I had a lot of fun going through the booklet. Each lesson builds on each other and
when you are done you will feel like a pro. All of the parts feel rigid and durable, great for students.
8 year old loves it!
about 2 months ago by Member #505031 verified purchaser
Great little kit to get kid’s interested in electronics and coding. My 8 year old was completely excited by this kit
and took to building the hardware very easily. Coding is something he will have to learn slowly. Good quality
stuff and well worth the price.
This is a great kit
about 2 months ago by Member #1258992 verified purchaser
We are learning a lot!
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Good mix of parts to play with and great instructions.
about 2 months ago by JasonMcF verified purchaser
The Experiment Guide is well laid out and does an excellent job of walking even inexperienced people though
how all of the components work and how to start with basic programming.
Great way to get into "It"
about a month ago by Member #550310 verified purchaser
Great modular kit, that helps you to playfully understand and experiment with robotics We are setting up a
robot manufacturing company in Spring Texas and this is a cute toy and mascot
Totally fun kit for learning
about a month ago by Member #1263248 verified purchaser
I enjoyed how the projects built on each other. There are a few bugs in the code…but that just added to the
fun of figuring out how to get it to work.
Oh Baby! I'm having fun.
about a month ago by Member #1265351 verified purchaser
Oh Baby! is my sailboat. With the SparkFun inventor’s kit and an Arduino 9 axis sensor shield I have begun to
build a heel/pitch/direction instrument with LCD display, I’m having fun learning but find it a bit frustrating
getting information on the Arduino shield for now. Part of it is just being new and part seems to be lack of good
documentation for that particular shield.
The SparkFun story motivated me to buy from your outlet and the kit has opened my eyes to a whole new
world of adventure while the snow is falling.
Thanks to you and your team for providing a quality product at a reasonable price.
Great kit to teach electronics.
about 3 weeks ago by Member #184555 verified purchaser
This is an excellent update to the SIK. I like that I can use this kit to teach a bit about robotics, which students
seem to enjoy. The only criticism is I wish the kit included more sensors like the flex sensor from SIK3. They
would have made some of the later projects more interesting.
A really great intro to Arduino
about 2 days ago by Member #1276835 verified purchaser
I couldn’t have asked for a better starter kit. It’s my first time working with Arduino. After working my way
through all of the tutorials, I knew everything I needed to make the exact project I wanted to. I’m impressed with
the parts included and especially the instructions. It was all much easier and more fun than I expected, which is
a credit to the people who put this together. I do wish they included just a few more jumper wires; there aren’t
enough if you actually want to combine all of the parts into one project. A small niggle.
Kids are enjoying this kit
about 4 months ago by Ward Elder verified purchaser
Our Scout troupe (Venturers) has thoroughly enjoyed building and experimenting with this kit. This has opened
a new world to them.
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