Product Details
The ARM mbed Starter Kit (mSK) is an excellent tool for diving into user-created projects. It's designed by ARM to support rapid prototyping on microcontrollers. Utilizing the ARM LPC1768, this kit has all you need to complete 10 circuits. You'll learn to create a USB host, draw text and shapes on an LCD, log temperature data, and more. Some prior programming or electronics experience is recommended before using this kit. The online mSK Experiment Guide in the Documents section provides step-by-step instructions on connecting each circuit with the included parts. It offers full example code with explanations, fritzing diagrams, and a list of required components. No soldering is needed, making it ideal for those with intermediate to advanced programming knowledge. It's a step up from the SIK. If you're seeking a new challenge, the mbed Starter Kit is a great choice. Note that all SparkFun branded breakout boards in the Kit Includes section come with pre-soldered headers. Circuit examples include blinking an LED, working with buttons and PWM, using a graphic LCD, and more. The kit includes an mbed - LPC1768, white solderless breadboards, a serial miniature LCD module, various breakout boards, a 4GB microSD card, a speaker, a temp sensor, and other components. Documents include an online experiment guide, a datasheet, an mbed handbook, and more.
Using the mbed Starter Kit is easy. First, make sure you have some basic programming or electronics knowledge. The online experiment guide in the Documents section is your best friend. It has step-by-step instructions on how to connect each circuit with the parts in the kit. Just follow those steps and you'll be on your way. For example, if you want to blink an LED (Circuit 1), the guide will tell you exactly which parts to use and how to connect them. There's also full example code provided and explained, so you can understand what's going on. And don't worry about soldering, as the kit doesn't require it. However, remember that the SparkFun branded breakout boards come with pre-soldered headers, so handle them carefully. When it comes to maintenance, keep the components in a dry and clean place. If you're not using the kit for a while, store the microSD card properly. The jumper wires and other small parts can be kept in a container to avoid losing them. And always refer back to the online experiment guide and other documents if you run into any issues.
