Starter Kit for Arduino UNO R3

This Arduino Starter Kit comes packed with over 40 versatile components (200+ pieces in total), giving you everything you need to start building, coding, and inventing:

Core Boards & Shields:
- Arduino UNO R3 board
- UNO R3 Proto Shield
- Mini-breadboard
- Standard breadboard

Integrated Circuits & Drivers:
- MAX7219 LED Display Driver IC
- SN74HC595 Shift Register IC
- Stepper motor driver circuit

Motors & Actuators:
- Tower Pro SG90 Micro Servo
- Stepper motor (28BYJ-48)
- 3V to 6V DC motor
- Relay module – 1 channel, 5V DC

Sensors & Input Devices:
- Dual-axis joystick controller
- Ultrasonic distance sensor
- LM35DZ temperature sensor
- Water sensor
- Light sensor (LDR)
- Mercury tilt switch (tilt sensor)
- Membrane keypad
- Infrared LED (IR emitter)
- Infrared (IR) receiver

Displays & Visual Output:
- 7-segment LED display module ×2
- 4-digit 7-segment LED display
- Blue LCD display (1602A)
- 64 LED dot matrix
- 3-color (RGB) SMD LED module

Sound Output:
- 5V active buzzer
- 5V passive buzzer

Switches & Controls:
- 5 mm tactile switches ×5
- 10 mm tactile push buttons ×10
- B5K Potentiometer
- B10K Potentiometer

LEDs & Indicators:
- 5 mm Clear LED ×10
- 5 mm Red LED ×10
- 5 mm Green LED ×10
- 5 mm Yellow LED ×10

Passive Components:
- 220 Ω resistor ×8
- 1 kΩ resistor ×5
- 10 kΩ resistor ×6

Connectors & Wiring:
- Connecting pins – straight ×40
- Connecting pins – 90º angle ×40
- Jumper wires (various) ×66
- Female-to-female jumper wire ×10

Power Supply:
- Battery box (6 × 1.5V AA)

Refer to the image gallery to see photographs of all components.

The Arduino UNO R3 Starter Kit is much more than just a box of parts—it’s a complete STEM learning system. Here’s what you’ll gain with this kit:

Hands-on Electronics: Learn how circuits work by wiring LEDs, motors, sensors, and displays. Understand resistors, capacitors, transistors, and microcontrollers.

Programming Made Easy: Code using Arduino’s simple C++ based language. Discover how software can control hardware to bring your inventions to life.

Robotics & Automation: Use motors, servos, and sensors to build robots, smart home devices, and automated systems.

Problem-Solving Skills: Debug your circuits and code, overcome challenges, and develop logical thinking.

STEM Career Inspiration: A perfect launchpad for future engineers, coders, roboticists, and makers.

Endless Creativity: With 200+ parts, the only limit is your imagination—design security systems, robots, games, or home automation projects.

This kit blends electronics, coding, robotics, and engineering into one powerful learning package.

Q: Do I need prior experience to use this kit?
A: No! The kit is designed for beginners. Clear online tutorials and example projects make it easy to get started, even if you’ve never coded before. Refer to the "Assembly and Usage Info" and "Links and References" drop-down sections on this page for our selection of top Arduino resources.

Q: What can I build with this kit?
A: Many projects are possible, including robots, temperature sensors, LED displays, RFID access systems, alarms, games, and more. It’s perfect for exploring robotics, automation, and creative coding. Refer to the "Assembly and Usage Info" section on this page to see some examples of what is possible with this kit. What you can create is only limited by your imagination!

Q: Is this the official Arduino board?
A: The kit includes a high-quality Arduino UNO R3 compatible board. It works seamlessly with the official Arduino IDE software and has exactly the same performance characteristics as the official board.

Q: Do I need extra parts or tools?
A: Everything you need is included in the kit, apart from a PC/Laptop computer to upload your code. A USB cable is provided for connecting the board to the computer. Most projects are solder-free, but the 1602A LCD display requires header pins to be soldered on as a one-time setup. Once those pins are installed, you can reuse the component in your projects without needing a soldering iron again. If you don't own a soldering iron, you could ask someone that does own one to solder the pins for you. Any electronics repair shop would also be more than happy to solder them for you, possibly even without a charge—it literally takes less than 1 minute to do!

Q: Can kids use this kit?
A: Yes. The kit is recommended for ages 12+, but younger children can still enjoy and learn from it, especially with adult help. It’s an excellent way for parents and kids to explore STEM, electronics, and coding together which makes the kit great for adult-kid bonding time!

Q: Are there any safety concerns, such as electrical shock with this kit?
A: Adult supervision is advised for young learners when handling small parts or wiring, but there is no risk of electrical shock or fire when using this kit.

Box dimensions (approx.)

• Length: 23 cm
• Width: 16 cm
• Height: 5.8 cm

Power supply: Battery box (6 × 1.5V AA) or USB (via computer)

Software required: Arduino IDE (FREE download). Software is open source and completely free. There is no sign-up or subscription required to download and use it. Most projects use the Arduino IDE, but some simple builds (like LED dimmer circuits) can be done without any coding or software at all.

This kit can be used to create hundreds or even thousands of gadgets, limited only by your imagination (see some of the examples below). The book that you can download below serves as a great starting point—it will teach you everything you need to know about the components, how they fit together, how to connect your Arduino to your PC, and how to write simple code and upload it to your Arduino to bring your projects to life. There are many other free ebooks that can be downloaded (see the "Links and References" section).

Download: Arduino Projects Handbook

Here's a list of 20 projects you can build with this kit!

LED Matrix Animation Display: Use the 64 LED dot matrix and MAX7219 to create animated patterns or scrolling text.

RFID-Based Access Control System: Utilize the RFID module to create a simple security access system that unlocks a door or logs access.

Obstacle Avoidance Robot: Build a basic robot with the stepper motor, ultrasonic sensor, and a motor driver to navigate around obstacles.

Digital Thermometer: Use the LM35DZ temperature sensor to display the current temperature on the 1602A LCD display.

Servo-Controlled Lock: Create a small lock mechanism controlled by the SG90 servo, which can be opened via a keypad input.

Joystick-Controlled Servo: Control the position of a servo motor using the dual-axis joystick controller for fun and simple joystick-to-servo projects.

Ultrasonic Distance Measurement: Display distance measurements from the ultrasonic sensor on the 4-digit 7-segment display.

Water Level Detector: Use the water sensor to detect and alert when water reaches a certain level, useful for monitoring tank levels.

Remote-Controlled Car: Build a simple car using the DC motor, controlled via the IR receiver and IR LED for remote input.

Automatic Light Controller: Use the light sensor (LDR) and relay module to turn lights on or off based on ambient light levels.

RGB LED Color Mixer: Use potentiometers to control the red, green, and blue channels of the RGB LED module to mix colors.

Home Automation with Relay: Control household appliances using the relay module and a simple switch or sensor input.

Simple Game with Keypad and LED: Develop a basic reaction game using the membrane keypad and LEDs to create interactive light patterns.

Digital Dice: Simulate a dice roll using the 7-segment display and a button to generate random numbers.

Temperature Alert System: Use the LM35DZ sensor to create a system that triggers a buzzer when a certain temperature threshold is crossed.

Tilt-Activated Light: Use the mercury tilt switch to control an LED or buzzer, activating when the switch is tilted.

Motor Speed Control: Use a potentiometer to vary the speed of the DC motor, creating a simple speed control system.

Step Counter: Use the stepper motor and a 4-digit 7-segment display to build a basic step counter.

Servo-Based Sorting Machine: Create a small sorting mechanism using the servo to sort objects based on simple input criteria like size or color.

Digital Clock: Build a simple digital clock using the 4-digit 7-segment display and Arduino’s time-keeping functions.

No special tools needed!

Arduino projects are built on a piece of equipment called a breadboard. This breadboard is included with this kit. With a breadboard, connections are made by simply pushing wires into slots—so soldering tools are not required.

Note: refer to FAQ in relation to once-off soldering requirement for header pins for the LCD screen.

Link to our blog post on Arduino

Link to the Arduino website - where you can download the Arduino IDE software here, access Arduino's official "Get started" course, and find out about the latest updates and developments in the Arduino world—all for FREE!

Link to the Arduino community forum - packed with tutorials, example projects, and thousands of people who only love to help you troubleshoot your code or projects, for free!

Link to download additional Arduino books