SparkFun Tinker Kit (KIT-18577)

SparkFun Tinker Kit (KIT-18577) is designed to help beginning Makers learn the basics of electronics, along with programming and hardware interaction with the Arduino programming language. The Tinker Kit includes everything needed to complete 11 circuits, such as blinking an LED, reading sensors, driving servos, and more. No previous programming or electronics experience is required.

The Tinker Kit includes access to an online Experiment Guide containing step-by-step instructions on connecting each circuit with the included parts. Full example code is provided and explained, and the Experiment Guide even includes troubleshooting tips if something goes wrong.

The Tinker Kit also incorporates the Qwiic Connect System, adding additional expandability. The Qwiic Connect System is an ecosystem of I2C sensors, actuators, shields, and cables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled boards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. The connectors are polarized to prevent incorrect wiring.

The SparkFun Tinker Kit does not require any soldering and is recommended for beginners ages 10 and up.

Kit Contents

  • RedBoard Qwiic (DEV-15123)
  • Motor Driver with Headers (ROB-14450)
  • Self-Adhesive Breadboard (PRT-12002)
  • Sub-Micro Servo (ROB-09065)
  • 2x 140RPM Hobby Gearmotor (ROB-13302)
  • TMP36 Temperature Sensor (SEN-10988)
  • Mini Photocell (SEN-09088)
  • Piezo Speaker (COM-07950)
  • Reversible USB A to Reversible Micro-B Cable (CAB-15428)
  • 30x 7″ 30AWG Jumper Wires (PRT-11026)
  • RGB Diffused Common Cathode LED (COM-09264)
  • 20x LEDs (5x Red, 5x Blue, 5x Yellow, 5x Green) (COM-12062)
  • Multicolor Button 4-Pack (PRT-14460)
  • 10K Trimpot (COM-09806)
  • Battery Holder with Barrel Connector (PRT-09835)
  • 20x 330K Resistors (PRT-14490)
  • 20x 10K Resistors (PRT-14491)
  • Mini Power Switch (COM-00102)

Tutorials

  • Circuit 1: Blink an LED
  • Circuit 3: Photoresistor
  • Circuit 5: Buzzer
  • Circuit 7: Simon Says Game
  • Circuit 9: Temperature Sensor
  • Circuit 11: Driving a Motor with Inputs
  • Circuit 2: Potentiometer
  • Circuit 4: RGB Night-Light
  • Circuit 6: Digital Trumpet
  • Circuit 8: Servo Motors
  • Circuit 10: Motor Basics

Videos

RedBoard Qwiic Layout

SparkFun Tinker Kit (KIT-18577)

SparkFun Tinker Kit (KIT-18577)