Anyone interested in learning about Arduino- a new kickstarter

I believe I read on the forums somewhere that there was someone looking for help learning about arduino. I just found this new kickstarter offering. Its a complete kit. Looks interesting.
Check it out. Pass it on. What do you think?

http://duinokit.com/

 

i think the prices are a bit high for what it is.

http://www.sainsmart.com/starter-kit.html

 

It reminds me of the electronics kit I had as a kid, where you had spring connections and you would just connect wires to different parts.

 

Yep Seshan. Exactly what I was thinking about when I saw it. Learning what an "electronic circuit " was and how To make a buzzer to anoy your little sister with...
Yeah Cambo I thought it would be a bit overpriced but its an all in one Kit for learning. No soldering . Make your project by the book, get an idea how parts work together. Yeah the sainsmart kits look good also... cheaper too...

 

Hi guys, just found these postings and appreciate your comments. I am the kit creator and I have been seeking feedback and comments for a while before the launch. The kit was not designed to be built into a robot, but merely as a means to learn about electronics and programming in the Arduino environment. I have included many components in efforts to facilitate ideas and learn how they all work. The end goal would be to move a successful project off the kit an into your application.

The kits for the 70s and 80s inspired me on this so that I could easily teach my kids and mt students the process of programming and build gadgets with electronics. I have parts all around my workshop and my students loose any parts just as soon as they get them. I wanted an easy, self contained method of teaching and learning.

I have the design background work completed, but if you can find me a supplier to cut down my component cost I would love to hear from you. I wish I could say I was making money on this project, but I really am not. The book, case and shipping added a lot to the final cost. I do have just the PCB, components and wires for only $150.

Thank you for looking and sharing your comments. I do appreciate your feedback, Dan

 

Oh minen gott I loved those electronics kits as a kid. I consumed them like lego and had vast projects spanning the entire basement workbench. Got my first when I was 5 and just ate it up.. moved over to raw components and bread boards a couple years later.