[clug] Help sourcing Arduino kit

[Adam Baxter]

I'd need some soldering help, but I'd love to attend an Arduino workshop.

On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 9:23 AM, Angus Gratton <indogus at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Rob,
>
> Seeed Studios have "their versions" of some of the items on your list
> at good prices. They're in Hong Kong, but shipping is cheap and
> becomes free if you buy more than a certain amount of items. It's been
> fairly quick for me as well.
>
> http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/
>
>
> > Arduino Starter Kit
> > Ethernet Shield
>
> They're clearing their previous "Seeduino" revision for $19US at the
> moment.  The Seeduino is an Arduino clone with a few improvements. I
> quite like mine, would choose it over a "real" Arduino just for the
> 3.3v option and the manually switched USB/external power source.
>
> > Ethernet Shield
>
> They have their own version of an ethernet shield for $26US, but I've
> never used one.
>
>
> > Arduino Power Supply
>
> You might be able to get by without one of these. I use a noname USB
> "iPod" power supply when I want to power my Arduino from mains away
> from the computer.
>
> Hth.
>
> - Angus
>
> PS Quick plug for MakeHackVoid! Come along on Tuesdays and talk Arduinos!
>
> I was talking to someone (don't remember who) about us maybe holding a
> group Arduino workshop, because I know of quite a few Arduinos that
> got bought and then sat in cupboards. I've used mine for quite a few
> "throwaway" projects (the bar to building quick physical monitoring or
> control systems is _so low_ now!), but nothing really permanent yet.
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