5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for money, only 1 part a bit malfunctioning

M.D.S. · 25 May 2020

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to start learning about Arduino

H. · 2 February 2025

Great product - really happy with this purchase. Great introduction to Arduino. The board is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE (I wasn't sure how that would work when purchasing - all works great).The kit comes with a set of tutorials and code samples. Dvd in the box, but I downloaded from their website. We are still running through the lessons - it was easier to get the IDE communicating with the board than I expected.Cord included to connect to the board requires USB A... If you have a modern Mac you may need to get get a USB A to USB C converter.Still loads to learn and experiment with. This kit has been a great way to start out and get some fundamentals figured out... Very happy this is what I chose as a starting point - a solid foundation.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to microcontrollers

D.H. · 28 October 2024

A recommended bit of kit, cheaper than an Arduino but Elegoo have a good reputation as 3rd party manufacturers of Arduino boards under the open source agreement. It is fully compatible with the Arduino Uno.The included kit contains lots of parts to get you started in lots of areas from robotic motors to sensors for all sorts of things and discrete components and breadboards for building the associated electronics.In my kit the RFID module didn't work at all and the 4 digit display had a digit that didn't work. All the parts in the kit were there and individual parts are easily obtainable cheaply on Bolo.having done the 33 lessons which basically illustrate the capabilities of the Elegoo Uno board I now feel ready to take on more advanced projects like those on the official Arduino website.

5.0 out of 5 stars Electronics for beginners

M.D. · 16 January 2025

The Elegoo Ultimate R3 Starter Kit is a fantastic choice for Arduino enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive range of components, clear tutorials, and excellent build quality. Ideal for beginners and experienced users, it provides endless opportunities for learning and creating exciting projects. Great value for the price!