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Want to start playing with sensors, but don't know where to begin? This kit includes a variety of basic sensors for any beginner or experienced programmer. With everything included in this kit, you'll be able to sense acceleration, force, vibration, Infrared light, ambient light, temperature, and more! These are some great basic sensors from varying categories.
This huge assortment of sensors makes an amazing gift for that very special electronics geek; they won't be able to thank you enough!
This skill defines how difficult the soldering is on a particular product. It might be a couple simple solder joints, or require special reflow tools.
Skill Level: Rookie - The number of pins increases, and you will have to determine polarity of components and some of the components might be a bit trickier or close together. You might need solder wick or flux.
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If a board needs code or communicates somehow, you're going to need to know how to program or interface with it. The programming skill is all about communication and code.
Skill Level: Competent - The toolchain for programming is a bit more complex and will examples may not be explicitly provided for you. You will be required to have a fundamental knowledge of programming and be required to provide your own code. You may need to modify existing libraries or code to work with your specific hardware. Sensor and hardware interfaces will be SPI or I2C.
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If it requires power, you need to know how much, what all the pins do, and how to hook it up. You may need to reference datasheets, schematics, and know the ins and outs of electronics.
Skill Level: Rookie - You may be required to know a bit more about the component, such as orientation, or how to hook it up, in addition to power requirements. You will need to understand polarized components.
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It seemed funny that the kit only comes with the pieces and not even a name/description of each sensor, but I was able to print that off from the website, and then also find a description & picture of each sensor by clicking on the "Parts Wishlist" link from the product web page. I like that there are also tutorials on the website for how to install each one. So we are happy with the purchase, and my son is enjoying trying them out.
Im happy with all my products, i will order from you guys, everything was in a perfect condition i will recommend you with all my geek friends.
Very good.