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Hello,

I've been browsing around for a beginners electronics kit compatible with the Raspberry PI 3 Model B, now I have pretty much no experience with electronics, I know the basic principles of electronics and how it works, but I've never really made anything so I'm pretty clueless when it comes to the actual electronic components so I'm not sure what exactly I'm looking for?

I was hoping somebody could perhaps recommend something for me?

Ideally, something with a lot of variety i.e. lcd screens, buttons and LEDs etc etc (perhaps a small motor even!)... So I can give everything a go! I assume I'll probably need some wires too!

Thanks!

Something like this kit or perhaps: https://www.amazon.co.uk/XCSOURCE®-Ulti ... B00VRG8PE4

Note: If using the second kit you will probably need an analogue to digital converter (doesn't seem to be included) for some of the items.

BMS Doug wrote:Something like this kit or perhaps: https://www.amazon.co.uk/XCSOURCE®-Ulti ... B00VRG8PE4

Note: If using the second kit you will probably need an analogue to digital converter (doesn't seem to be included) for some of the items.

Thanks! I think I like the look of the first one, I honestly have no idea what is going on in the second one, I assume they're effectively self contained circuits for performing a particular task right?

Back on to the topic of the first one, I see the cables with the male / female connectors, but for the LCD screen will I need a soldering iron etc..?

Alphabet wrote:I see the cables with the male / female connectors, but for the LCD screen will I need a soldering iron etc..?

No. The 5th image shows it has an 'i2c backpack' that can be connected to the breadboard (or directly to the Pi) with a few jumper wires.