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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # SparkFun Beginner Parts Kit **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** KIT-27842 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-beginner-electronics-kit.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-beginner-electronics-kit.html.md)) The SparkFun Beginner Parts Kit is a small container of parts frequently used by beginning (or even experienced) hobbyists that gives you all of the... ## Pricing - **Price:** $40.45 (inc GST) — $36.77 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $35.67 (exc GST) · 25+ $34.94 (exc GST) · 100+ $33.46 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 24 and Aug 31. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=KIT-27842:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. 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Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description The SparkFun Beginner Parts Kit is a small container of parts frequently used by beginning (or even experienced) hobbyists that gives you all of the essential through-hole components you will need to get started playing with embedded projects. These are the "bubble gum" parts we regularly use or have often seen requested in class. Inside this kit, you will find a good starter assortment of caps, ICs, regulators, diodes, and good-for-blinky LEDs. This kit also features our [Adjustable Parts Box](https://core-electronics.com.au/adjustable-parts-box.html) for better organization. This assortment of parts makes a great gift for electronics nerds of all levels. Whether you're starting an electronics collection or refilling it, the Beginner Parts Kit has everything you need. You may notice that this kit does not include resistors. We recommend purchasing the [resistor kit](https://core-electronics.com.au/resistor-kit-1-4w-500-total.html) listed below for all the resistor values you may need. ### Product includes - 1x [Adjustable Parts Box](https://core-electronics.com.au/adjustable-parts-box.html) - 10x [0.1uF Cap](https://core-electronics.com.au/capacitor-ceramic-0-1uf.html) - 5x [100uF Cap](https://core-electronics.com.au/electrolytic-decoupling-capacitors-100uf-25v.html) - 5x [10uF Cap](https://core-electronics.com.au/electrolytic-decoupling-capacitors-10uf-25v.html) - 5x 1uF Cap - 5x 10nF Cap - 5x 1nF Cap - 5x 100pF Cap - 5x 10pF Cap - 5x [1N4148 Diode](https://core-electronics.com.au/diode-small-signal-1n4148.html) - 5x [1N4001 Diode](https://core-electronics.com.au/diode-rectifier-1a-50v.html) - 5x [2N3906 PNP Transistor](https://core-electronics.com.au/transistor-pnp-2n3906.html) - 5x [2N3904 NPN Transistor](https://core-electronics.com.au/transistor-npn-2n3904.html) - 3x 20-pin Female Header - 3x 20-pin Male Header - 3x [Mini Power Switch](https://core-electronics.com.au/spdt-mini-power-switch.html) - 2x [Push Buttons](https://core-electronics.com.au/mini-push-button-switch.html) - 1x [10K Trimpot](https://core-electronics.com.au/trimpot-10k-with-knob.html) - 2x [LM258P OpAmp](https://core-electronics.com.au/lm258p-dual-channel-op-amp-through-hole-sparkfun.html) - 2x [3.3V Regulator](https://core-electronics.com.au/voltage-regulator-3-3v.html) - 2x [5V Regulator](https://core-electronics.com.au/voltage-regulator-5v.html) - 1x 555 Timer - 1x [Green LED](https://core-electronics.com.au/led-basic-green-3mm.html) - 1x [Yellow LED](https://core-electronics.com.au/led-basic-yellow-3mm.html) - 1x [Red LED](https://core-electronics.com.au/led-basic-red-3mm.html) - 1x [7-Segment Red LED](https://core-electronics.com.au/7-segment-display-led-red.html) - 1x [Mini Photocell](https://core-electronics.com.au/mini-photocell-8807.html) ### Documentation - [Beginner Parts Kit Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/beginner-parts-kit-identification-guide) ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/K/I/KIT-27842-1.jpg)