Arduino Kit - Cheap

This page will attempt to put together a list of parts for a "cheap" arduino kit that might be suitable for school use. We will start sourcing on ebay and amazon, then perhaps branch out. Be aware that sources and prices change fast so this will get out of date fast.

Components

Lets assume that we have 10 students and they will work in teams of pairs. For some components each team will need one component ( Arduino and BreadBoard ) for others one kit will do for a whole class. A few of the components we will scrounge up.

• Arduinos -- must be usb ( will need usb cables )
• Prototyping Bread Board
• Wire for proto board
• LED
• Power Supply

• IR transmitter/reciever - cause remote control is cool.

Sourcing

I will assume that the buyer has Amazon Prime, and that the Ebay prices include ( the often free ) shipping. Note that Prime shipping is usually much faster than Ebay, and while its prices ( now ) seem to be higher, the time factor sometimes makes it worth it.

Arduino

• USB
• Proto Board Friendly
• Willing to do some soldering to save money
• Indifferent to speed or lots of IO as long as it has the basics

useful search arduino nano usb with cable

Proto Board

• Ebay $2.50 per unit
• Amazon $3.00 - $7.00 per unit ( higher price has voltage regulator )

• So for a class of 10, 10 units: Ebay $25.00, Amazon $70.00

Some Links

• Amazon.com: electronics breadboard 830 -mini
• 830 Ties Breadboard+5V/3.3V Power Supply Module+65PCS Jumper Wires Kit for Proto Shield Circboard Prototyping: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
• QX Electronics 3.3V/5V MB102 Breadboard power module+MB-102 830 points Solderless Prototype Bread board kit +65 Flexible jumper wires: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
• Amazon.com: Elegoo 3pcs MB-102 Breadboard 830 Point Solderless Prototype PCB Board Kit for Arduino Proto Shield Distribution Connecting Blocks: Industrial & Scientific
• Amazon.com: Elegoo 4 pieces 830 tie-points Breadboard kits Solderless Breadboard with 4 Colors for Arduino kits compatible with UNO R3 Mega 2560 Nano: Computers & Accessories
• Amazon.com: Ramsey WBU202 Breadboard - 830 Tie Points: MP3 Players & Accessories

• electronics breadboard 830 -mini | eBay
• Solderless Prototype Breadboard 830 Points Clear Bread Board Electronics | eBay
• Solderless Prototype Breadboard 830 Points Clear Electronics Prototyping | eBay
• Solderless Prototype PCB Breadboard 830 Points Holes Clear Electronics | eBay

Proto Wire

Cost $0.00

Salvage from old phone wire or ethernet cable.

Power Supply

Cost $0.00

At low currents ( no motors for example ) use the computer's supply ( through usb ). At higher currents use salvage stuff, old wall warts, and computer power supplies.

IR Sensor

For now get with transmitters.

IR Transmitter

Seem easy to get with sensor so go for both.

• Ebay, about $1.50 per unit
• Amazon arout $6.00 per unit

• So for a class of 10, 5 units: Ebay $7.50, Amazon $30.00

Some Links

• ir remote arduino in Industrial Automation Controls | eBay

• ir remote arduino in Industrial Automation Controls | eBay

• 1Pcs Infrared IR Wireless Remote Control Module Kits for Arduino NEW | eBay
• HX1838 VS1838 Arduino Infrared IR Wireless Remote Control Sensor Module Kits ESU | eBay

• Amazon.com: Infrared Remote Control Module

LED and Suitable Resistor

• Some color
• Some Bright White ??

Get in kits, one kit per class of 10 ( or more ) should do.

• Amazon.com: led for electronics
• Amazon.com: Elfeland 750pcs ( 5 colors x 150pcs) LED Light Emitting Diodes 3mm Round Assorted Color 2pin Diffused LED Electronic Parts White Red Yellow Blue Green Box Kit: Home Improvement
• Bluecell 50 PCS White LED Electronics 5mm Ultra Bright - Led Household Light Bulbs - Amazon.com
• Chanzon 60 pcs(6 colors x 10 pcs) 5mm LED Diode Lights Arduino Assored Kit Pack (Diffused Round DC 3V 20mA ) Lighting Bulb Lamps Electronics Components 5 mm Light Emitting Diodes Parts - - Amazon.com
• eBoot 100 Pieces Clear LED Light Emitting Diodes LED Lamp Assorted Kit 10 Colors 5 mm - - Amazon.com
• Chanzon 60 pcs(6 colors x 10 pcs) 3mm LED Diode Lights Assored Kit Pack (Diffused Round DC 3V 20mA ) Lighting Bulb Lamps Electronics Components 3 mm Light Emitting Diodes Parts - - Amazon.com
• led assortment in Electrical and Test Equipment | eBay
• 200 pcs 3mm 5mm LED Light White Yellow Red Green Assortment Kit for Arduino | eBay
• 200Pcs 3mm 5mm LED Light White Yellow Red Blue Green Assortment Diodes DIY Kit | eBay
• 500pcs White Yellow Red Blue Green 3mm LED Light Assortment Diodes Kit Set Tool | eBay
• 300pcs Five Colors 3mm 20mA Round Bright Light LED Diode Lamp Assortment kit | eBay

Resistors

for LED and what ever

Ebay about $10.00 per kit

One kit per class $10.00

• 470 ohm resistor 1/4 watt in Electrical and Test Equipment | eBay
• resistor assortment | eBay
• 2600 pcs 130 Values 1/4W 0.25W 1ohm 3M Resistor Resistors Kit Assortment Set | eBay
• 64 values 1280 pcs 1ohm-10M ohm ¼W Metal Film Resistor Resistors Assortment Kit | eBay
• Set of 1000x 1/4W 50 Values 1 - 1M ohm Carbon Film Resistors Assortment Kit J9N8 | eBay
• 64 values 1280 pcs 1ohm-10M ohm ¼W Metal Film Resistor Resistors Assortment Kit | eBay

LCD

Nice to have a backlight but not necessary

Stepper Motor and Driver

• Ebay $2.50
• Amazon $3.00 ( 5 at a time )

• Amazon.com: 28byj-48 stepper motor and uln2003 driver
• Stepper Motor 28byj | eBay
• Amazon.com : LAFVIN 5 sets 28BYJ-48 ULN2003 5V Stepper Motor + ULN2003 Driver Board for Arduino : Camera & Photo
• DC 5V Stepper Motor 28BYJ-48 + ULN2003 Driver Test Module Board fit for Arduino | eBay
• 28BYJ-48 Arduino 5V 4Phase Stepper Motor+ULN2003 Driver Test Module Board | eBay

Tools

• Needle Nose Plyers
• Wire Cutters
• Wire Strippers
• Multi Meter