Get yours here: (Supports the channel) amzn.to/2GDIEs6 (Canada) amzn.to/3s6KE0A (USA + world) here is a similar kit from banggood but it's a bit more expensive! www.banggood.com/custlink/33D...
I used Arduinos in High School and College and always thought they were so cool but never really dove into it like I wished I had. Now just about every non-woodworking project video I watch has an Arduino involved somewhere so I figured it was time to dive back in.
If they had this in the 1970's I would be limited on what projects I could make with it out of the box, but now with the internet, there is endless content on Ardunios and basic electronics as well.
This kit is great. It got me started with Arduino and electronics and I'm hooked now. I've built dozens of projects that now include things like the ESP32 running web based configuration, etc. But it all started with the Elegoo kit. I only completed about 1/3 of the projects that come with the kit before I branched off and started building my own. But it was a great introduction and reference. I've used most of the parts for other things by now so nothing really goes to waste as you evolve beyond the original projects. Nice job on the review, there was even stuff in there I hadn't originally payed attention to. Thanks.
Just looked that up (USA+), and it's only $45.00!! Unreal value at an awesome price! I would have KILLED for such a kit when I was a teen (50+ years ago). May bite the bullet and get one now, in my old age. Just for something to do. Great video! Thanx!!
I used their MOST COMPLETE MEGA STARTER KIT and absolutely loved it. Helped me break the ice into the microcontroller world. Wasn't a stranger to programming, but even basic electronics (more than connecting + to + and - to -) intimidated me.
I own the big brother of this kit, "The Most Complete Starter Kit". (That's what it says on the box, you might find it online as the Ultimate Starter Kit) It has even more goodies, for instance an RTC module, , rotary encoder, PIR sensor, RFID module, membrane keyboard, 9V 1A adapter. But indeed, the real value lies in the excellent documentation and sample code. A lot of value for around fifty euros.
I bought this kit.....but I can't seem to find these excellent resources online or in my kit. Don't suppose you could help me out by sending me a link or advise to where I could find it?
Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it. It did come with a CD rom But as far as I can tell its just full of specs and no instructions. Maybe I need to email the company instead of annoying people on yt
It seems to maybe be ok for new ppl but it gives u the answers instead of teaching how it works or how to read schematics or calculate anything a true electronics engineer would need to know. Just b aware of that
Noticed the same thing. The documentation in this video looks more professional/colorful & is actually more inclusive than what is provided to us now. I did a comparison of Lesson 4 RGB LED between the most current documentation with what appears in this video. I found that they stripped out alot of the background info & supplemental info on arduinos, coding tips & how components work leaving us with just the tutorial steps on how to setup each circuit.
I use these kits in the Summer STEM class I teach. If you look on the box cover, you can see that the small breadboard can be stuck onto the "Shield" expansion board. You can't use the pads and traces under it, but you can easily prototype your circuits on the breadboard when attached (it has a sticky tape pad under it). You only get one shot to stick it down so use the photo as a guide. The reset pin on the Shield is just a pad so I solder a female header pin to that pad to allow access to the Reset signal. Make sure you don't stick down the breadboard over the reset pad. I am going to post a short video on the best place to stick down the breadboard. I highly recommend this kit. The one from Arduino is very good too, that one has a bit better documentation but fewer components for about the same price.
This sounds like an excellent investment for someone getting into Arduino. Would this kit also be good for someone who is a total beginner in basic electronics? (I'm a total beginner)...
Elegoo is NOT a Amazon brand it is a third party brand that is just sold on amazon, there are SEVERAL generic clones on amazon. The board and all sensors and components are basically generic for all of these kits even Arduino, the only difference is the serial chip and programming sometimes.
Thank You! I purchased this kit as soon as I finished your video review. I am looking to get into electronics and it has been somewhat dicouraging, but fun. I am determined to keep at it. I love your channel BTW, it has tons of info, but as a beginner I find it hard to navigate. I am unsure as to what order to watch some of these videos. Would you happen to have a recommended playlist for an absolute beginner? Thank you again for sharing your knowledge!
I am working on a 'total beginner' series, I would recommend you follow the lessons provided with the Elegoo kit, they are fantastic! I have a few 'super beginner' arduino videos you can check out as well: ua-cam.com/play/PLKh0bIc77F49Se8S20yC_PDsNtuPT-cBS.html
@@SimpleElectronics THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I really appreciate any help I can get. Your videos are excellent, I just need a better understanding to keep up. This stuff has always facinated me since I was young.
I want to learn basics, like how to read a schematic, how to apply the values of the components, etc. I don't want to start with Arduino. I want to start with analog circuits. What is the beginning projects in this kit? Does it have data sheets? Do you have any recommendations for a kit like the one I want? Thanks.
I'm looking into buying my first kit, Amazon currently have the Uno starter kit at £43 and the Mega at £60 is the mega worth the extra money or (as a beginner) should I get the cheaper one?
Does the kit include compositors? This’ll be my first time buying a bread board and I just wanna make sure it has everything you mentioned to get in your previous video
We have three Elegoo Uno R3 and recently discovered there are two issue with the part of the circuit that detects how the board is powered. The reference design uses a potential divider and comparator to detect the presence of Vin on the barrel connector. The output of the comparator controls a FET that turns off power from the USB port (and blocks power from flowing back up the USB cable?). The first issue with the Elegoo R3 is that the potential divider resistor RN1B isnt correctly grounded on the PCB layout. The GND plane stops short of Pin 7 on the resistor pack RN1. The second problem is that the comparator used on the Elegoo appears not be a rail-to-rail type, so the output does not swing high enough (3.3V instead of 5V) to ever switch off the FET. I havent yer considered the implication of these two issues. If you use an original Arduino this circuit appears to work correctly and if you have a steady hand it is possible to solder a wire from a via on the output of the compatator to an I/O pin so that your code can tell how the Arduino is being powered, eg battery or USB.
I had a little different experience with their biggest uno R3 kit. 1. Arduino board was stone cold dead. No go with either power source. Not a problem for me, just a challenge. Long story short, a v-regulator on the input side was a block of sand, so I replaced it with something similar from the parts box. I hate soldering at this level or smaller. Cranked it up and checked some voltages, and it worked. Uploaded Blink to it, and it worked. 2. The A-B cable would not fit into the Arduino, even with unreasonable pressure. However, a quality cable worked just fine. 3. The jumper wires can be a little fiddly, with occasional intermittent opens. Other parts are of reasonable Chinese quality, actually pretty good. If everything worked this would be a great kit. Amazon return policy is very good, and you can return this for a good one. As an aside, the only DOA Arduino I've seen other than this was an Italian (real) Arduino. Several companies make these kits, and they are GREAT STEM learning resources at very reasonable prices.
I'm gonna buy the 70 dollar full kit so I have all the parts I could need and also im looking at this one more than brand name arduino uno because I'm dyslexic and it's very hard for me to build circuits
I just posted a video to my channel building an IR controller using a lot of parts from this kit! It's been a few weeks now and it's still working very well!
Add an entry level multimeter, and someone is all set to get into electronics. I bought myself something similar in 2010. My parts collection kindof.. grew since then.
Do you guys have any recommendations for an entry level multimeter? The market is insane!!! I have a cheap "Ideal 61-310" that came from Lowes years ago, but I really need an auto adjusting meter.
@@TMRu22311 Lucky for you, despite all the choices, most of them are good buys. All will be able to measure within specifications. Look in the $20-30 range for good enough for basic hobby stuff. Low current ranges, low resistance, capacitance, temprature, frequency and duty cycle. A bar scale is nice, but not essential. Especially at the lower end. This will not be your one and only meter, but by the time you are ready to get another, you will have more idea of what you want. Avoid gimmicky things like transistor testers built in. Aneng, Owon, Kaiweets.. All good. Later, you can spend more and get the features you will then know you want.
I am considering buying this kit so I would like to know the following; 1) Are the parts well made and reliable? 2) Does it come with a ir led and ir sensor? 3) What types of resistors does it come with? Is there a full list of resistors that it comes with example, 100e, 10k, 330r etc.?
Get yours here: (Supports the channel)
amzn.to/2GDIEs6 (Canada)
amzn.to/3s6KE0A (USA + world)
here is a similar kit from banggood but it's a bit more expensive!
www.banggood.com/custlink/33D...
I used Arduinos in High School and College and always thought they were so cool but never really dove into it like I wished I had. Now just about every non-woodworking project video I watch has an Arduino involved somewhere so I figured it was time to dive back in.
Do it! it's never too late!
If they had this in the 1970's I would be limited on what projects I could make with it out of the box, but now with the internet, there is endless content on Ardunios and basic electronics as well.
By the time Elegoo brought this out I had all the parts and more this is a great starter pack if you are a beginner in electronics and coding .
Agreed! It has a lot of what you need to get started
I used parts from old TVs to get started in 1963.
This kit is great. It got me started with Arduino and electronics and I'm hooked now. I've built dozens of projects that now include things like the ESP32 running web based configuration, etc. But it all started with the Elegoo kit. I only completed about 1/3 of the projects that come with the kit before I branched off and started building my own. But it was a great introduction and reference. I've used most of the parts for other things by now so nothing really goes to waste as you evolve beyond the original projects. Nice job on the review, there was even stuff in there I hadn't originally payed attention to. Thanks.
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Just looked that up (USA+), and it's only $45.00!! Unreal value at an awesome price! I would have KILLED for such a kit when I was a teen (50+ years ago). May bite the bullet and get one now, in my old age. Just for something to do. Great video! Thanx!!
Never too late! Just bought the kit in my 40s
I used their MOST COMPLETE MEGA STARTER KIT and absolutely loved it. Helped me break the ice into the microcontroller world. Wasn't a stranger to programming, but even basic electronics (more than connecting + to + and - to -) intimidated me.
I own the big brother of this kit, "The Most Complete Starter Kit". (That's what it says on the box, you might find it online as the Ultimate Starter Kit) It has even more goodies, for instance an RTC module, , rotary encoder, PIR sensor, RFID module, membrane keyboard, 9V 1A adapter. But indeed, the real value lies in the excellent documentation and sample code. A lot of value for around fifty euros.
I bought this kit.....but I can't seem to find these excellent resources online or in my kit.
Don't suppose you could help me out by sending me a link or advise to where I could find it?
@@sryan9750 Did it not come with a CDROM? That's where I found it.
Thanks for the reply.
I appreciate it.
It did come with a CD rom
But as far as I can tell its just full of specs and no instructions.
Maybe I need to email the company instead of annoying people on yt
It seems to maybe be ok for new ppl but it gives u the answers instead of teaching how it works or how to read schematics or calculate anything a true electronics engineer would need to know. Just b aware of that
I can't seem to find the updated documentation for this. The ones they have on the website right now look way different and less professional...
They have a very good support system - shoot them an email!
Noticed the same thing. The documentation in this video looks more professional/colorful & is actually more inclusive than what is provided to us now. I did a comparison of Lesson 4 RGB LED between the most current documentation with what appears in this video. I found that they stripped out alot of the background info & supplemental info on arduinos, coding tips & how components work leaving us with just the tutorial steps on how to setup each circuit.
Bruv, you say what we came here to find at the very beginning. You deserve upvote and subscribe.
So glad you said you recommend it I just ordered one before finding your channel 😂😂
I use these kits in the Summer STEM class I teach. If you look on the box cover, you can see that the small breadboard can be stuck onto the "Shield" expansion board. You can't use the pads and traces under it, but you can easily prototype your circuits on the breadboard when attached (it has a sticky tape pad under it).
You only get one shot to stick it down so use the photo as a guide. The reset pin on the Shield is just a pad so I solder a female header pin to that pad to allow access to the Reset signal. Make sure you don't stick down the breadboard over the reset pad. I am going to post a short video on the best place to stick down the breadboard. I highly recommend this kit. The one from Arduino is very good too, that one has a bit better documentation but fewer components for about the same price.
This sounds like an excellent investment for someone getting into Arduino. Would this kit also be good for someone who is a total beginner in basic electronics? (I'm a total beginner)...
Nice review, Thanks!
Very well made in depth review. I have a similar kit from Lafvin, but this review inspired me so much. Thank you!
Great video thanks
Fantastic job on the review. Seriously.
Thank you sir!
Elegoo is NOT a Amazon brand it is a third party brand that is just sold on amazon, there are SEVERAL generic clones on amazon. The board and all sensors and components are basically generic for all of these kits even Arduino, the only difference is the serial chip and programming sometimes.
Thank You! I purchased this kit as soon as I finished your video review. I am looking to get into electronics and it has been somewhat dicouraging, but fun. I am determined to keep at it. I love your channel BTW, it has tons of info, but as a beginner I find it hard to navigate. I am unsure as to what order to watch some of these videos. Would you happen to have a recommended playlist for an absolute beginner? Thank you again for sharing your knowledge!
I am working on a 'total beginner' series, I would recommend you follow the lessons provided with the Elegoo kit, they are fantastic! I have a few 'super beginner' arduino videos you can check out as well: ua-cam.com/play/PLKh0bIc77F49Se8S20yC_PDsNtuPT-cBS.html
@@SimpleElectronics THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I really appreciate any help I can get. Your videos are excellent, I just need a better understanding to keep up. This stuff has always facinated me since I was young.
I want to learn basics, like how to read a schematic, how to apply the values of the components, etc. I don't want to start with Arduino. I want to start with analog circuits. What is the beginning projects in this kit? Does it have data sheets? Do you have any recommendations for a kit like the one I want? Thanks.
Projects pls! Great video btw, solid explanation of the kit.
Nice review of a nice looking kit.
I would also struggle to find a device with a CD reader!
Thank you! and the kit is quite nice!
you can download all the stuff on the cd from elegoos website
Yes Yes Yes !! I bought 30 of these 5 years ago for classroom use. They are still going strong ! Hands down the best STEM teaching tool I use.
I'm looking into buying my first kit, Amazon currently have the Uno starter kit at £43 and the Mega at £60 is the mega worth the extra money or (as a beginner) should I get the cheaper one?
Anyone been able to find the recent documentation for this? I can only download an older version from their website? Thanks for any help
@UCAUOMjIPwJe5JXEJryoMoug email support, it may take a few days but they did get back to me with the most recent version.
Good video - thanx! It would be great to see you go through the projects
I already have a 9v lithium ion battery
Great video!!! Do you know if you can use the Arduino Web Editor instead of the software?
The clone Arduino in the kit functions just like an arduino
Is it possible to program the Elegoo UNO with Simulink by using the Simulink Support Package for Arduino Hardware?
I have NO idea what that is but I am assuming you can since it just works like an Arduino
Just bought the “The Most complete” one
maybe im just too picky but imo the breadboard is awful, ive had to chuck mine and get some name brand ones
Found your channel through pileofstuff, been enjoying all your content. Keep up the great work.
Thank you! I love Pileofstuff's videos, never miss a single one!
Hello, i was just wondering how to find the tutorial that you found, i cant find it
Does the kit include compositors? This’ll be my first time buying a bread board and I just wanna make sure it has everything you mentioned to get in your previous video
No capacitors but you don't usually need them for Arduino projects
@@SimpleElectronics Ok thanks for letting me know
We have three Elegoo Uno R3 and recently discovered there are two issue with the part of the circuit that detects how the board is powered. The reference design uses a potential divider and comparator to detect the presence of Vin on the barrel connector. The output of the comparator controls a FET that turns off power from the USB port (and blocks power from flowing back up the USB cable?).
The first issue with the Elegoo R3 is that the potential divider resistor RN1B isnt correctly grounded on the PCB layout. The GND plane stops short of Pin 7 on the resistor pack RN1. The second problem is that the comparator used on the Elegoo appears not be a rail-to-rail type, so the output does not swing high enough (3.3V instead of 5V) to ever switch off the FET. I havent yer considered the implication of these two issues.
If you use an original Arduino this circuit appears to work correctly and if you have a steady hand it is possible to solder a wire from a via on the output of the compatator to an I/O pin so that your code can tell how the Arduino is being powered, eg battery or USB.
Loved your review. Great work!
I had a little different experience with their biggest uno R3 kit.
1. Arduino board was stone cold dead. No go with either power source. Not a problem for me, just a challenge. Long story short, a v-regulator on the input side was a block of sand, so I replaced it with something similar from the parts box. I hate soldering at this level or smaller. Cranked it up and checked some voltages, and it worked. Uploaded Blink to it, and it worked.
2. The A-B cable would not fit into the Arduino, even with unreasonable pressure. However, a quality cable worked just fine.
3. The jumper wires can be a little fiddly, with occasional intermittent opens.
Other parts are of reasonable Chinese quality, actually pretty good. If everything worked this would be a great kit. Amazon return policy is very good, and you can return this for a good one. As an aside, the only DOA Arduino I've seen other than this was an Italian (real) Arduino.
Several companies make these kits, and they are GREAT STEM learning resources at very reasonable prices.
I'm gonna buy the 70 dollar full kit so I have all the parts I could need and also im looking at this one more than brand name arduino uno because I'm dyslexic and it's very hard for me to build circuits
I just posted a video to my channel building an IR controller using a lot of parts from this kit! It's been a few weeks now and it's still working very well!
I’m here nearly 2 years later to the exact date asking this question lol
I was disappointed that there were no capacitors or diodes. Will have to learn their use separately.
The perfect kit.
How do you code the
Arduino
You just follow the instructions on the website - but it is just an arduino, so you can check arduino's website too
Add an entry level multimeter, and someone is all set to get into electronics. I bought myself something similar in 2010. My parts collection kindof.. grew since then.
Do you guys have any recommendations for an entry level multimeter? The market is insane!!! I have a cheap "Ideal 61-310" that came from Lowes years ago, but I really need an auto adjusting meter.
@@TMRu22311 Lucky for you, despite all the choices, most of them are good buys. All will be able to measure within specifications. Look in the $20-30 range for good enough for basic hobby stuff. Low current ranges, low resistance, capacitance, temprature, frequency and duty cycle. A bar scale is nice, but not essential. Especially at the lower end. This will not be your one and only meter, but by the time you are ready to get another, you will have more idea of what you want.
Avoid gimmicky things like transistor testers built in.
Aneng, Owon, Kaiweets.. All good. Later, you can spend more and get the features you will then know you want.
Could you do "30 days lost in space" with this kit?
Does it include buttons and switches?
It includes all the stuff I showed in the video!
Wah......😍😍😍
I am considering buying this kit so I would like to know the following;
1) Are the parts well made and reliable?
2) Does it come with a ir led and ir sensor?
3) What types of resistors does it come with? Is there a full list of resistors that it comes with example, 100e, 10k, 330r etc.?
watch the video. all of that is explained
Great video... thanks from land down under 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
Do you need anything else like a multimeter for these projects?
Not strictly necessary but it would help diagnose stuff - I recommend not spending a lot on one when you first get started!