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Arduino Starter Kit R4

SKU: K000007_R4 Brand: Arduino Guides (3)

Arduino's latest hands-on beginner electronics kit with a growing list of official projects using a considered mix of components, one of their most versatile microcontrollers, the Uno R4, and lessons, teaching coding, prototyping, with a certificate at the end!

$164.95 AUD, inc GST

$149.95 AUD, exc GST

Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between Dec 22 and Dec 25

Quantity Discounts:

5+ $148.45 (exc GST)
10+ $146.95 (exc GST)

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Start your Maker Electronics journey with confidence. Arduino Starter Kit R4 pairs the UNO R4 Wi-Fi board with a curated set of components, a printed project book, and a certification voucher so you can learn by doing and prove your skills.

Ideal for learning the ropes and diving headfirst into coding and electronics with fun, engaging projects.

Register and use the kit with the online editor, which includes curated lessons to learn along with each project, access to a focused AI coding companion, and a growing library of projects.

Powered by the Arduino Uno R4 WiFi

Powerful processing, lots of features, a perfect complement for the wide array of included parts in the kit.

You can even expand the kit with Modulino Devices!

Learn, create and power through projects with Arduino AI Assistant

Integrated into the editor, the assistant helps debug code, add features and explain anything.

Learn more in the Arduino Blog Post

Endless possibilities!

The R4 board itself features enough peripherals to make some amazing projects, check our Arduino's Project Hub for more inspiration!

What's included?

Learning content - A printed booklet to inspire, then load up the expanding online library of projects (registration required)
Visual feedback - via the 16x2 character display, LED matrix on the Uno R4, and assorted LEDs
Environmental sensing - 4 phototransistors to measure light, a temperature sensor, and a tilt sensor
Actuation and movement - A small DC motor, and micro servo
Other inputs and feedback - pushbutton, potentiometer, buzzer
Includes all of the cables, breadboards and accessories to make a fulfilling experience

Additional Resources

What’s Included

1 x Arduino UNO R4 Wi-Fi
1 x USB-C cable
1 x 9 V battery snap connector
1 x Breadboard
1 x Easy-to-assemble base
70 x Solid core jumper wires
2 x Stranded jumper wires
1 x Male pin strip 40x1
6 x Pushbuttons
1 x LCD display 16x2 characters
1 x Piezo capsule
4 x Phototransistors
1 x Temperature sensor

1 x Bright white LED
1 x RGB LED
8 x Red LEDs
8 x Green LEDs
8 x Yellow LEDs
3 x Blue LEDs
1 x Tilt sensor
1 x Small DC motor 6-9 V
1 x Small servo motor
1 x H-bridge motor driver
2 x Optocouplers
1 x MOSFET transistor
3 x Diodes
3 x Potentiometers 10k ohm

3 x Capacitors 100 uF
11 x Resistors 220 ohm
3 x Resistors 560 ohm
3 x Resistors 1 k ohm
3 x Resistors 4.7 k ohm
11 x Resistors 10 k ohm
7 x Resistors 1 M ohm
3 x Resistors 10 M ohm
3 x Transparent colour gels red, green, blue
Printed project book with 13 guided projects
Voucher for one attempt at the Arduino Fundamentals certification exam

FAQs

Do I need prior experience to use the Starter Kit?

Not at all! The kit is designed for complete beginners — you’ll learn everything step by step through hands-on projects.

What’s included in the Starter Kit R4?

You’ll get the UNO R4 WiFi board, a full set of electronic components, a printed project book with 13 guided experiments, certification voucher for the Arduino Fundamental exam and access to exclusive online content and Arduino AI Assistant.

How do I access the online content?

Simply register your product at arduino.cc/start. Once registered and signed in with your Arduino account, you’ll unlock translation packs, and extra projects.

Do I need an Arduino account?

Yes. Creating a free Arduino account allows you to register your kit, access translations, save your progress, and use online tools like the Web Editor and GenAI assistant.

What’s the certification voucher included in the kit?

Every Starter Kit R4 includes a voucher code to take the Arduino Fundamentals certification exam. It’s an online test that validates your skills in electronics and programming. You can redeem your voucher here: arduino.cc/education/certification

What compliance does the kit have?

CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH, WEEE

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Arduino>Kits
Kits>Arduino
Kits>Beginner Electronics
School Education>STEM & STEAM Kits
Gift Ideas>Gifts for New Makers (Ages 12 to infinity)
Gift Ideas>Fun Maker Kits

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