The documentation for each lesson was very clear and had excellent simplified explanations about what each sensor does and how it works. The Sensor Kit website has the following lessons that you can go through:
#ARDUINO KITS REVIEW CODE#
We successfully ran all sample code and the kids enjoyed learning about each component of the sensor kit. I had 2 kids (5 year olds) with me while exploring the sensor kit. Otherwise, I was getting errors like this when trying to upload sample code:Īfter all libraries were installed, I had no problem running sample code. You can see the list of those libraries on Sensor Kit library’s Github page: arduino-libraries/Arduino_SensorKit
I went ahead and installed those as well before I could use the sensor kit in Arduino code.
#ARDUINO KITS REVIEW INSTALL#
My Arduino IDE was outdated, so it did not automatically install all other libraries that sensor kit library depends on. In my case, I had to install the Arduino Sensor Kit library, but after that I encountered a problem. Then, before connecting the Arduino to the computer, you have to review installation instructions and programming guide on getting started page of the Sensor Kit website: In order to setup the kit, you have to connect Arduino Uno (not included in the kit) to the base shield (biggest piece of the kit). (That step of separating the pieces is optional) For that I used some small pliers and cutters and snapped the little tabs attached to each sensor: While you can use the kit like this, I decided to separate all sensors and the base from the single piece of circuit board. Inside the box, there are 5 ribbon cables and the sensor kit components / base attached to a single piece of circuit board material: The box is big enough to store Arduino and some accessories in addition to the included sensor kit:
The kit comes inside a box that keeps everything together. Let’s go from unpacking to using the Kit! Just plug the Arduino Sensor Kit into the Arduino UNO, then you’re ready to follow the Plug, Sketch & Play online lessons that make getting started a breeze. 5 sensors (light, sound, air pressure, temperature, and accelerometer).
4 digital modules (LED, button, buzzer and potentiometer).The kit contains a base shield featuring the following modules that can be connected either through the digital, analog, or I2C connectors: In their own words, Arduino Sensor Kit integrates the 10 most popular modules and sensors onto a single board, providing plug-and-play convenience without the need for any soldering or wiring. In order to use this kit, you will need Arduino Uno, computer to connect and program the Arduino from, I found this inexpensive ($23) kit to be perfect for introduction to the world of Arduino and sensors and a great activity for parents and children to explore together. In this blog post I will review Arduino Sensor Kit that I received from Seeed Studio.
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