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Fully updated for Raspberry Pi 400, Raspberry Pi 4, and the latest software, this 252-page official Raspberry Pi book is crammed with projects and beginner’s guides containing all the information you need to get started using your new computer!

Learn how to set up your Raspberry Pi, install an operating system, and start using it. Follow step-by-step guides to code your own animations and games, using both the Scratch 3 and Python languages. Create amazing projects by connecting electronic components to Raspberry Pi’s GPIO pins. Plus much, much more!

• Set up your Raspberry Pi, install its operating system, and start using this fully functional computer.
• Start coding projects, with step-by-step guides using the Scratch 3 and Python programming languages.
• Experiment with connecting electronic components and have fun creating amazing projects.

Type: No battery version

Description:

This is a upgraded version UNO R3 starter kit with more components
You'll learn through building several creative projects.
Starting from the basics of electronics to more complex projects, the kit will help you control the physical world with sensors and actuators.

Package includes:

1 x Arduino compatible UNO R3 development board
1 x USB cable
1 x Prototype extension board
1 x Mini breadboard
1 x 5V stepper motor
1 x 2003 stepper motor driver board
5 x Red LED
5 x Green LED
5 x Blue LED
2 x Vibration Sensors
1 x Flame sensor
1 x LM35 temperature sensor
1 x Infrared receiver (no battery included)
3 x Photoresistors
4 x Key caps
4 x Key switches
1 x Adjustable potentiometer
1 x Passive buzzer (piezo buzzer)
1 x Active buzzer (tone generator)
1 x Jumper cap
1 x Large breadboard
1 x Remote Control
1 x 1602 screen
1 x 9G servo
1 x 10p DuPont jumpers
30 x Breadboard jumpers(approximately)
1 x 220 ohm resistor
1 x 8*8 dot matrix
1 x One digit eight segment tube
1 x Four digit eight segment tube
1 x IC 74HC595
1 x Battery Holder
1 x 1K resistor plug
1 x 10K resistor plug
1 x 2.54mm 40pin pin header


Resources:

We found some beginners guides that will help show you what the kit can do and get you started with your own tinkering.

Makerspace.com - https://www.makerspaces.com/simple-arduino-projects-beginners/
Starter kit for Arduino - https://www.elecrow.com/download/Starter Kit for Arduino(user manual).pdf

• General purpose 24vAC 50w transformer station.
• Safety-spring holder.
• Cleaning sponge.
• Spare tip storage.
• Potential balance socket.
• Supplied with standard SM100003 tip (EW-303)

1).Outdoor wireless sensor (range up to 100 meter)
2) Detail display of rainfall data in 1hour, 24hour, week, month
   and total since last reset(user selectable in inch or mm) 
3) Indoor  and outdoor temperature (°F to °C)
4) Time and date with manual setting option 
5) 12 /24 hour time mode 
6) Calendar 
7) Time zone setting 
9)Time alarm    
9) Free standing

Package includes:

1 x Rain Gauge
1 x Receiver
1 x User Manual
2 x Screws

Features: 
1) Touch screen panel (touch by stylus)
2) USB port for easy connection to your PC 
3) All the weather data from the base station and weather history data with user adjustable measuring intervals can be recorded and uploaded to your PC 
4) Free PC software for transfer weather data to PC (EasyWeather)(EasyWeatherPlus is not compatible)
5) Rainfall data (inches or millimeters): 1-hour, 24-hour,one week, one month and total since last reset. 
6) Wind chill and Dew point temperature display ( °F or °C) 
7)Records min. and max. wind chill and Dew point with time and date stamp 
8) Wind speed (mph, m/s, km/h, knots, Beaufort) 
9) Wind direction display with LCD compass 
10) Weather forecast tendency arrow 
11) Weather alarm modes for: a) Temperature b) Humidity c) Wind chill d) Dew point e) Rainfall f) Wind speed g) Air pressure h) Storm warning 
12) Forecast icons based on changing barometric pressure 
13) Barometric pressure (inHg or hPa) with 0.1 hPa resolution 
14) Wireless outdoor and indoor humidity (% RH) 
15) Records min. and max. humidity with time and date stamp 
16) Wireless outdoor and indoor temperature (°F or °C) 
17) Records min. and max. temperature with time and date stamp 
18) 12 or 24-hour time display 
19) Perpetual calendar 
20) Time zone setting 
21) Time alarm 
22) High light LED backlight 
23) Wall hanging or free standing 
24) Synchronized instant reception 
25) Low power consumption (over 2 years battery life for transmitter)
26) RCC function (not included on this model)
27) solar powered transmitter (outdoor unit)

Specifications: 
1) Outdoor temperature range: -40.0 °C to   65.0 °C (-40 °F to  149 °F) 
2) Indoor temperature range: 0 °C to   50.0 °C (32 °F to  122 °F) 
3) Humidity range: 10% to 99% (1% resolution) 
4) Rain volume display: 0 - 9999mm (show OFL if outside range) 
Resolution : 0.3mm (if rain volume < 1000mm) ,1mm (if rain volume > 1000mm) 
5) Wind speed: 0~100mph (show OFL if outside range) 
6) Measuring range air pressure: 27.13inHg - 31.89inHgResolution : 0.01inHg 
7) Alarm duration : 120 sec 
8) Transmission range up to 100m (330 feet) 
9) Power consumption:
a) Receiver: 2 x AA alkaline batteries (not included)       b) Sensor: 2 x AA rechargeable batteries (not included) 
10) Transmission frequency: 433MHz

• thermo hydro transmitter,
• wind speed sensor,
• wind direction sensor and
• rain sensor 

Resources :

User Manual : MS Professional Weather Station
Easy Weather Download : https://easyweather.software.informer.com/7.8/

The first ever Code Club book is here! With it, you'll learn how to code using Scratch, the block-based programming language. In each chapter you’ll find instructions to build cool games, animations, and interactive stories. Your friendly robot guide will aid you step-by-step through each project and give you handy tips along the way.

• Learn to code using Scratch, the block-based language
• Follow step-by-step guides to create games and animations
• Use the magic glasses to reveal secret hints
• The spiral binding allows the book to lay flat 
• Includes 24 exclusive Code Club stickers!

• Color: Green Black (As Picture Show)
• Material: Plastic
• Battery: 2*AA Battery (Not included)

 Specifications:

The kit is accompanied by a set of (currently 6) downloadable worksheets (or lesson plans for you educators!) that will take you through a series of exercises and projects, teaching you how to make the most of your kit. Whats best is that there is no soldering required, each high quality component is breadboard friendly!

• 1 x Breadboard
• 1 x Immersible temperature Sensor
• 1 x PIR Sensor
• 1 x LDR
• 1 x Active Buzzer
• 1 x Red 10mm LED
• 1 x Blue 10mm LED
• 1 x 4.7K Resistor
• 2 x 330 Resistor
• 10 x M/F Jumper Wires
• 4 x M/M Jumper Wires
• 1 x Presentation Tin

• Make a burglar alarm for your bedroom.
• Switch on an LED when it gets dark.
• Have an alarm go off when it’s freezing outside.
• Test whether the light really does go off in the fridge when you shut the door.

• "CamJam Edukit 2 Launches at PiWars" - Raspi.tv
• "The CamJam EduKit 2 - Learn How To Use Sensors With The Raspberry Pi" - Average Man vs Raspberry Pi

The third in the series is here! The CamJam EduKit #3 is focused on robotics and contains (almost) everything you need to create your very own Raspberry Pi-powered robot.

All you need to do is to add your own chassis, Raspberry Pi (any model) & batteries! Then, follow the worksheets to make your own motorized buggy. Add the included sensors and you will soon be detecting objects in front of your robot and following line courses. Included in the kit are the following components:

• A custom-designed, pre-soldered motor controller board (with screw terminals)
• Two DC motors (with wires pre-soldered)
• Two custom red wheels (which go extra fast… because they’re red!)
• A ball castor (used as the ‘third wheel’ to your robot)
• A small breadboard (to create your circuits)
• Two pieces of strong 3M padded double-sided tape
• A battery box for 4 AA batteries (batteries not included)
• An ultrasonic distance sensor (for detecting objects in front of your robot)
• A line follower sensor (for detecting and following black lines)
• Resistors and jumper cables with which to complete your circuits
• A strong cardboard box to keep it all in… or to cut into to make your chassis!

Got a 3D printer? Daniel Bull has very kindly designed an awesome chassis, available from Thingiverse ..



Alex Eames over at Raspi.TV got his hands on a prototype, here's what he did!
https://youtu.be/LJDEV7rGwaM

And here's a fantastic unboxing video from Average Man vs Raspberry Pi!
https://youtu.be/KPYWNXiItwo

And another review! This time from TheRaspberryPiGuy! Thanks Matt!
https://youtu.be/TMjd0UrH2PY

He's here! Meet Babbage Bear the Official Mascot of the Raspberry Pi World.

Babbage is a lovely little chap (20cm tall) - he's made from piled fabric (he's so soft and fuzzy, ooh!) with loving eyes and a delicately stitched nose. He even sports his very own Raspberry Pi logo t-shirt!

Description:

The ultimate desktop retro arcade machine! Picade is a Raspberry Pi-powered mini arcade that you build yourself, with authentic arcade controls, a high resolution 4:3 display that's ideal for retro gaming, and a punchy speaker to hear those 8-bit game soundtracks at their best

Picade is now Raspberry Pi 4 compatible and includes a new USB-C version of Picade X HAT!

The all-new Picade has been completely redesigned, from the inside out! There's new artwork, a new display and display driver board, dedicated power button, an all-new Picade X HAT (now with USB-C), easier wiring, easier access to the interior of the cabinet, beautiful new packaging, a bunch of extra goodies (stickers and an enamel Picade pin), and a gorgeous Picade poster and assembly instructions.

Picade comes in kit form, and it'll take around two to three hours to build. The cabinet is made from powder-coated MDF, giving it a quality look and feel similar to a full-size arcade. All you'll need to add is a Raspberry Pi, USB-C power supply, and micro-SD card.

MicroPython is a full implementation of the Python 3 programming language that runs directly on embedded hardware like Raspberry Pi Pico. You get an interactive prompt (the REPL) to execute commands immediately via USB Serial, and a built-in filesystem. The Pico port of MicroPython includes modules for accessing low-level chip-specific hardware.

What is Raspberry Pi Pico?
Raspberry Pi Pico, a microcontroller board built on silicon designed here at Raspberry Pi.




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