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I’m new to arduino and was thinking about getting the SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for Arduino ( http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/produc … s_id=10173 ). Do I need any previous experience to work with it or will I learn everything from the information booklet they send? Also, how is it different from the regular starter kit ( http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/produc … s_id=10174 )…there’s definitely a $30 price difference.

Thanks for the help

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Hi,

keyboardmaster:
I’m new to arduino and was thinking about getting the SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for Arduino ( http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/produc … s_id=10173 ). Do I need any previous experience to work with it or will I learn everything from the information booklet they send?

It’s designed for people with no previous experience so you should learn everything you need from the booklet. You can actually [download the booklet before you buy the kit. If you do find anything that’s not clear you can email tech support and it will be considered for a future update of the booklet.

Also, how is it different from the regular starter kit ( http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/produc … s_id=10174 )…there’s definitely a $30 price difference.

The Inventor’s Kit has more parts to play with and each component has a matching circuit in the booklet. So the difference is: more cool stuff. :slight_smile:

–Philip;](http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorial/AIK/ARDX-EG-SPAR-WEB.pdf)

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I purchased the inventors kit a couple of weeks ago and I love it. I am a Software Engineer by profession, however, I had never touched any components or a soldering iron. I have found the kit to be an excellent introduction to electronics. Exactly what I was looking for.

I have also found the following links useful:

  • - [http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/index.htm](http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/index.htm)
  • - [http://sheepdogguides.com/arduino/artut.htm](http://sheepdogguides.com/arduino/artut.htm)

    • My kids (8 & 10) are also getting hooked.