The SparkFun Tinker Kit (STK) is a great way to get started with programming and hardware interaction with the Arduino programming language. The STK is our newest version of the former SparkFun Mini Inventor’s Kit, blended with elements of our educator MESA kit. Each SparkFun Tinker Kit includes everything you need to complete 11 circuits that will teach you how to blink an LED, read sensors, drive servos, and more. You don’t need any previous programming or electronics experience to use this kit.

The online STK Experiment Guide (visit Sparkfun website) contains step-by-step instructions of how to connect each circuit with the included parts. Full example code is provided and explained, and even includes troubleshooting tips in case something goes wrong.

The kit does not require any soldering and is recommended for beginners ages 10 and up. This miniature version of the SIK will help prove that anyone can (and should) play around with cutting-edge electronics in a fun and playful way while not breaking the bank.

Circuit Examples:

Blinking an LED

Reading a Potentiometer

Driving an RGB LED

Driving Multiple LEDs

Reading a Button Press

Reading a Photoresistor

Reading a Temperature Sensor

Using a Servo Motor

Driving a Motor with an H-Bridge

Controlling a Motor with Inputs

Reading Serial Data

Kit includes:

SparkFun RedBoard

Breadboard

Micro Servo

Hobby Gearmotor – 200 RPM (Pair)

Temp Sensor – TMP36

Mini Photocell

SparkFun USB Mini-B Cable – 6 Foot

Jumper Wires – 7" M/M 30 AWG (30 Pack)

LED – RGB Clear Common Cathode

Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green LEDs

10K Trimpot

Pushbutton Switch – 12mm

H-Bridge Motor Driver 1A

Battery Holder - 4xAA to Barrel Jack Connector

330 and 10K Resistors