Arduino Sensor Kit - Base
The Arduino Sensor Kit is designed for Makers who are just getting started with Arduino and want to explore electronics and programming. It introduces the basics of connecting and programming Grove...
The Arduino Sensor Kit is designed for Makers who are just getting started with Arduino and want to explore electronics and programming. It introduces the basics of connecting and programming Grove modules, including both sensors and actuators.
Grove is an open-source, modular system that simplifies building electronic projects. The kit includes a Base Shield that allows Grove modules to be connected easily using plug-and-play connectors, reducing the need for complex wiring. The shield mounts onto an Arduino Uno and can be programmed using the Arduino IDE. Step-by-step instructions are included to help users get started quickly.
Developed in collaboration with Seeed Studio, this kit makes it easy to build projects while serving as an introduction to the wider Grove ecosystem.
The kit also provides access to an online platform with guides and examples for using the different modules.
Note: The Arduino UNO board is not included.
Contents
- 1x Base Shield that is designed to fit on top of an Arduino UNO board. It comes equipped with 16 grove connectors, which, when placed on top of the UNO, provides functionality to various pins.
- 1x LED Module
- 1x Button Module
- 1x Potentiometer Module
- 1x Buzzer Module
- 1x Light Sensor Module
- 1x Sound Sensor Module
- 1x Air Presure Sensor Module
- 1x Temperature Sensor Modulew
- 1x Accelerometer Module
- 1x OLED Screen Module
- 6x Grove Cables
- Access to 10 Online Lessons
What is a sensor?
A sensor is an electronic component that can measure its environment. An example of a sensor is the DHT11 sensor, which measures temperature and humidity.
What is an actuator?
An actuator is an electronic component that performs an action. An example of this is an LED, which can be turned on or off, or dimmed to a certain value.
What is a seeed module?
A seeed module is an electronic component attached to a tiny circuit board. This circuit board shares the same connector as all other seeed modules, which makes them easier to connect.
What's a grove connector?
A grove connector is a connector with four wires connected to it. They simply connect to a seeed module, and then to a seeed base shield. This removes the time spent building circuits, and allows you to connect several sensors in just minutes!
How can I use sensors and actuators in Arduino projects?
To use the seeed modules with an Arduino, we need to have a seeed base shield mounted on top of an Arduino UNO board. After it is mounted, we can easily plug in any module we want, and use the ArduinoSensorKit library to program them, using only a few lines of code!
Who can use the kit?
The kit is designed to be used even by the most intermediate user. The code is easy to follow and the circuitry is simplified through the use of seeed modules. The kit is also great for more advanced users that wish to reduce time on circuitry and get the job done quickly!
How does the kit work?
The kit includes everything except an Arduino UNO to work. Simply mount the base shield on top of an Arduino UNO, connect a module, and follow the instructions provided in the content platform. The platform explains how to do all of this, and includes code samples to get started with all different modules.
What's the content included?
The content in this kit includes a Getting Started tutorial, that goes through the basics of the kit, and the hardware and software requirements. Followed by that, there are 10 simple Lessons that get you started with all the seeed modules right away!