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New in the Maker Shed - DIY Design Electronics Kit

Diy Discover Electronics Kit

Wondering what the deal is with all these electronics projects we post here on MAKE:Blog? Getting familiar with the basics can seem a bit daunting - but it's really not so complex. Here's an affordable kit that'll get your feet wet proper -

Harness the power of the electron! Create games, toys, and contraptions with these fundamental components. Folow the easy instructions to make a light detector, LED flasher, noisemaker and more! Once you master the basics, you'll be ready to create your own! Everything you need to get started is right in the box, including switches, buttons, diodes, capacitors. transistors and regulators. Learn the amazing concepts of resistance, capacitance, voltage and current with the step-by-step project manual. Soon, you will be the electronics wizard! Great introduction to electronics for all ages. By Sparkle Labs.

(Heck, sounds like I might need one myself) - DIY Design Electronics Kit

Update:

Here's a quick with Amy Parness of Sparkle Labs shot by Brian Jepson @ Bay Area Maker Faire - Thanks Brian!

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Posted by: brad on May 17, 2008 at 1:32 PM

Is it advisable to get your feet wet while working with electronics?

All kidding aside, this is totally something I need to purchase.

Posted by: D4rk on May 17, 2008 at 2:21 PM

The robot on the front looks like a bald domo-kun

Posted by: Collin Cunningham on May 17, 2008 at 2:54 PM

@brad - i was thinking of the same joke. but I'm trying to cut down a bit on those ;)

@D4rk - domo-kun is really a robot?!?

Posted by: St.Eligius on May 17, 2008 at 5:52 PM

Do I detect a little bit of flirtation in this video? Eh? Hmm?

All right then 450 Hail Marys and Our Fathers while while wearing a hairshirt.

@D4rk: I'll agree there is a little Domo-kun action going on there, sickingly sweet kawaiiness. Before you call me a "hater" let me tell you i have a Domo-kun cellphone theme.

Posted by: zof on May 17, 2008 at 11:21 PM

about time

I've been waiting for one of these to show up in the maker store, its about time! $50 well spent! (haven't got it yet but I'm hoping)

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