6.0 - Arduino Resources

Parts used in this workshop

• Arduino UNO and usb cable.
• a few basic electronic components, as found in most Arduino starter kits: a breadboard, some jumper wires, a piezo, a 10k ohm resistor, and a photoresistor.
• Arduino Software IDE installed on your computer. Arduino IDE is a free and open-source software. Detailed installation instructions are available for Linux, Windows, and Mac. Alternatively, sign up for an online IDE service such as Arduino Web Editor.

Official Arduino site, https://www.arduino.cc/

• Get Arduino IDE or use the online Web Editor.
• Purchase official kits.
• Find Learning and reference materials.
• Watch Arduino Starter Kit videos
• Be inspired by Project Hub

Other sources

• Adafruit, https://www.adafruit.com/
  • good source for purchasing electronics, including specialized Arduino based boards and accessories.
  • lots of projects and learning resources.
• 16 Hertz, http://www.16hertz.com/
  • Purchase cheaper non-official kits.
  • Great graphic novel style intro book, Illustrated Arduino
• SparkFun, https://www.sparkfun.com/
  • Starter kits and SIK Experiment Guide for Arduino book.