Particle Maker Kit (with Core)

SKU: ADA2403 Brand: Adafruit

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If you're new to the world of hardware, don't panic--the Particle Maker Kit (with Core) has everything you need to level up from hacker zero to hardware hero. In addition to one shiny new Core, the Particle Maker Kit includes all the components and accessories you need to start building simple Internet-enabled projects.

The kit comes in a super-neat project carrying case so you can put tidy up your toys when you're done playing. Resistors, capacitors, sensors and more are included, along with the Core.

The Spark Core is a complete Wi-Fi enabled development platform for creating connected devices with ease. Please note, this is not truly Arduino-compatible - Their IDE works with many Arduino examples and there have been libraries that are ported to the STM processor on board but even though they say 'Arduino-compatible' Adafruit would classify it more like "Arduino-like programming language"

The Spark Core is small, low power, and does all the heavy WiFi lifting, but will still let you do all kinds of tinkering to get your IoT project up and running. There's a backend website platform 'cloud' that will let you send and receive data so, rather than having to access everything from your local network or trying to figure out how to tunnel into it, the Spark Core connects out to the Spark.io network for seamless connectivity. You can always set up your own protocols if you want, but you don’t have to. And that’s kind of the point! The Spark Core ships hooked up the cloud, so you can worry about your things and how they integrate, instead of worrying about getting the cloud to work. There's a lot more info on the Particle website.

On May 16, Spark.io renamed themselves to Particle, it's all the same hardward, software, and design - just a new name!

Technical Details

Core Specs:

Texas Instruments CC3000 Wi-Fi module
STM32F103 72Mhz ARM Cortex M3
128KB flash, 20KB RAM, 2MB external flash
802.11b/g
Smart Config setup
FCC/CE/IC certified
Core Datasheet

Kit Contains:

10x 10nF Ceramaic Capacitor
10x 100nF Ceramic Capacitor
5x 100uF Electrolytic Capacitor
5x 8-Pin Female Headers
2x 40-Pin Male Breakaway Headers
1x 40-Pin Male Breakaway Dual-Headers
5x Red 3mm LEDs
5x Green 3mm LEDs
1x RGB LED
1x NPN Transistor
6x 1N4004 Diodes
1x Emax ES08A Mini RC Servo Motor
1x Deluxe Jumper Wire Pack
1x USB Micro B Cable
1x Mini DC Motor
1x Vibration Motor
1x Piezo Buzzer
3x Mini Pushbuttons
2x DPDT Switch
1x Shift Register IC
2x Tilt Sensor
1x Temperature Sensor
2x Themistor
1x Force-Sensitive Resistor
2x Photo Resistors
10x 330-Ohm Resistors
10x 1K-Ohm Resistors
10x 10K-Ohm Resistors
1x Rotary Potentiometer
1x Proto-board
1x Spark Core

For technical support with your Particle product visit the Particle forums or submit a request. For replacement parts or warranty assistance visit Particle support.

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