DFRobot's Gravity Genuino (Arduino) 101 Starter Kit is a great choice for absolute beginners in Arduino/Genuino 101. It comes with 11 projects and easy - to - follow tutorials. The Gravity interface offers a plug - and - play experience with excellent expandability, making it ideal for STEM and Maker education. This kit includes a Genuino 101 board running on an Intel curie processor, featuring gesture recognition and Bluetooth communication. There are 13 popular sensors and modules along with an easy - to - plug IO expansion shield, so you can build interactive projects without breadboards or jumper wires. The sensors are modularized and easily attached via the standard 3 - pin Gravity interface, and different types are identifiable by the back logo. Over 200 DFRobot sensors and modules are available for further projects. All components are fully compatible with Arduino microcontrollers, and building projects is as easy as stacking blocks. The kit also provides 11 step - by - step tutorials to help beginners understand Arduino programming, covering Arduino IDE installation, programming language, circuit building, and component use. It includes instructions from simple LED projects to real - world projects like 'Weather Station' or 'Electronic Gradienter', filled with pictures and diagrams. No soldering is required, and it's perfect for Arduino classes or STEM/Maker education. Tutorials cover topics like Arduino platform, signals, and 11 projects. Applications include making a pseudo heart - rate monitor. Specification details: Microcontroller is Genuino/Arduino 101, power supply can be 6*AA batteries or 6.5 - 12V AC adapter, dimension is 220mm * 165mm * 65 mm/ 86.6 * 65 * 25.6 inches, and weight is 300g. Documents include the Github repository for tutorials and sample code, and BLE link firmware upload tutorial. The shipping list has various components such as the Genuino 101 board, sensors, modules, cables, and a battery holder.
Using this kit is easy. First, make sure you have the right power supply, either 6*AA batteries or a 6.5 - 12V AC power adapter. Install the Arduino IDE following the tutorial. Then, start with simple projects like making an LED blink. Attach the sensors and modules to the IO expansion shield using the Gravity interface. Just plug them in, no soldering needed. When working on projects, refer to the step - by - step tutorials with pictures and diagrams. As you gain more confidence, try more complex projects like the 'Weather Station'. For maintenance, keep the components clean and dry. Avoid exposing them to extreme temperatures or moisture. If you face any issues with the firmware, refer to the BLE link firmware upload tutorial in the documents. Also, when not in use, store the components in a safe place to prevent damage.
