Young Engineers / Kits & Projects

Heard about Arduino IDE-compatibles but not sure how to start? The Adafruit Metro is an ATmega328-based (like a lot of our own products) development board. Since it is shaped the same, and code/shield-compatible with the Arduino UNO R3 design, our Adafruit Metro is easy to use and hacker friendly and this is the perfect beginner kit for learning how to use the...

This kit brings the excellent design and tutorials of Parallax to the Arduino world. Make your Arduino the onboard brain of a mobile robot and learn robotics, electronics, and programming with this versatile kit and its accompanying step-by-step lessons. The Board of Education Shield plugs into your own Arduino (not included) and mounts on the popular Boe-Bot robot...

Discover Electronics Kit contains everything you need to learn the basics of electronics and make your own projects. It contains the most common electronics components as well as a prototyping breadboard for you to get started right away. Easy full color diagrams teach you how to bring your own ideas to life. The Discover electronics kit uses standard components. All...

Interested in making neat stuff with an Arduino-compatible board but not sure where to start? This kit includes all the pieces needed to complete over 20 different circuit and projects. Basically everything you need to be playing within minutes of its arrival. No soldering required, works with Mac, Windows and Linux! This item is the same exact kit as...

The micro:bit Ring:Bit Buggy Car Robot is a small and cute DIY smart car based around the BBC micro:bit. It's a simple but well-designed lil robot car and is a great way to take the micro:bit and turn it into a robotics platform! No soldering or heavy assembly skills needed - comes together in about 30 minutes to an hour depending on age. The car has 3 extended GPIO...

Bristlebots are small robots, great for teaching engineering, motors, circuits, and principles of balance. They don't require soldering or special tools, so they're great for group builds. This pack contains enough parts to make 10 Bristlebots Who knew we could cobble together an adorable, bite-sized robot with just a toothbrush head, motor, battery, and pipe...

A light-up blinking bow tie kit that makes crafting with electronics super chic and cool! It's a DIY tech-craft, a party favor, and a wearable tech project, all in one. The light-up paper bow tie kits come in packs of 10, so they're perfect for parties, maker workshops, day camps, and education. (Or hoard them for yourself so you can match every outfit you own with...

We are super pleased to enjoy a partnership with an engaging, empowering foundation like 4-H. Here at Adafruit we drive ourselves to "be excellent", and 4-H's motto is "to make the best better." Though typically thought of as an agriculturally focused organization, 4-H today focuses on citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering, and technology programs. As far...

Bristlebots are small robots, great for teaching engineering, motors, circuits, and principles of balance. They don't require soldering or special tools, so they're great for group builds. This pack contains enough parts to make 4 Bristlebots Who knew we could cobble together an adorable, bite-sized robot with just a toothbrush head, motor, battery, and pipe...

Create multiple solar-powered insects that move for an entire party, camp-group, or classrom with this fun-filled STEM project from Brown Dog Gadgets! Learn about solar energy by creating a simple solar circuit in minutes using only conductive tape! Cut out your bug, decorate it, then add your solar cell and vibrating motor! All parts are connected with our special...

We are super pleased to enjoy a partnership with an engaging, empowering foundation like 4-H. Here at Adafruit we drive ourselves to "be excellent", and 4-H's motto is "to make the best better." Though typically thought of as an agriculturally focused organization, 4-H today focuses on citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering, and technology programs. As far...

Robotics and industrial automation are everywhere these days. Robots help build, package, and ship everything from your breakfast cereal to your car. With that in mind, we designed the ScoutMakes Robot kit to help those with an interest in robotics learn the basics. With it, you will create a simple, wheeled robot while developing a familiarity with concepts like...

Create multiple solar-powered insects that moves with this fun-filled STEM project from Brown Dog Gadgets! Learn about solar energy by creating a simple solar circuit in minutes using only conductive tape! Cut out your bug, decorate it, then add your solar cell and vibrating motor. All parts are connected with our special Maker Tape conductive tape, perfect for...

Twirl and twinkle with the Twinkling Tutu Tech-Craft Kit from TechnoChic! (whatta tongue twister!) Be part fashion designer and part STEAM-empowered tech-diva as you learn to craft your own skirt that lights up. Wear it as a costume, dress up, or just because you feel like it! Kit Includes: Stretch Sequin Waistband (stretches 0-60 inches). 100 yards of premium tulle...

This kit contains the necessary connector parts that go into building a Humble Velocipede. It complements the Crankshaft Kit and provides all the 3D printed connectors that cannot be easily laser cut. The Humble Velocipede is a playful desktop toy designed to scuttle over countertops and coffee tables. Highly recommended as a starter project for 3d printing! The...

Welcome to the world of programming and automation with the BBC micro:bit. The Crazy Circuits Bit Board Kit from Brown Dog Gadgets sets you up with everything you need to start making in minutes! The Bit Board lets makers combine micro:bit and bricks together to create all sorts of amazing projects. No soldering is required, it brings the ease and joy of crafting to...

Learning to invent is fast and fun with no code-typing or circuit-soldering to slow things down. The BlocklyProp Starter Kit has all the hardware required to fully learn the Parallax’s Blockly visual programming tool in an educational environment, providing a natural first look into the C programming language at the same time. BlocklyProp’s interlocking...

Interested in making neat stuff with an Arduino-compatible board but not sure where to start? This kit includes all the pieces needed to complete over 20 different circuit and projects. Basically everything you need to be playing within minutes of its arrival. No soldering required, works with Mac, Windows and Linux! New! As of March 28, 2018 we've done a big refresh...

Please note: you may get a royal blue or purple case with your starter kit (they're both lovely colors) What fits in your pocket, is fully Open Source, and can run CircuitPython, MakeCode Arcade or Arduino games you write yourself? That's right, it's the Adafruit PyGamer! We wanted to make an entry-level gaming handheld for DIY gaming, and maybe a little...

Heard about Arduino IDE-compatibles but not sure how to start? The Adafruit Metro is an ATmega328-based (like a lot of our own products) development board. Since it is shaped the same, and code/shield-compatible with the Arduino UNO R3 design, our Adafruit Metro is easy to use and hacker friendly and this is the perfect beginner kit for learning how to use the...

These sewable badges are unbearrrrrably cute. Bearables is Pimoroni's range of woodland-themed wearable LED badges and sensors. String 'em with conductive thread to bring this DIY-meets-Disney badge to life! This Bearables Fox Kit features twelve colored LEDs (blue, green, yellow, orange, red, pink) with twelve different light patterns. The multi-functional button on...

We are very excited to carry a new book by Adafruit Learning System author and maker Kathy Ceceri! Robots are everywhere! They vacuum our houses, work in our factories, help us learn at school, and play with us at home. They sample rocks from other planets, survey disaster zones from the air, and bring back images from the bottom of the ocean. Explore the roles...

RVR is Sphero’s revolutionary take on the programmable robot. It’s drivable right out of the box, packed with a diverse suite of sensors, and built for customization. This tank-style robot is a hackable mobile platform for beginners, educators, students, and tech hobbyists. Download the Sphero Edu app to drive or program RVR all over. Literally. RVR is...

Paper Signals is an open source project that lets you make little voice-controlled objects that track simple things, like the weather. You can build any of the example Paper Signals Google has on g.co/papersignals. Or, grab the code on GitHub and create something of your own. To make one, you’ll need the parts in this bundle, along with a few other items you...

Are you a proud geek who also loves the Day of the Dead? Qué bueno! Well, this Day of the Geek LED Skull Badge will be up your alley! This is a DIY soldering kit you'll need to assemble it yourself, but luckily it's very easy and very fast, so this is a good kit for beginners. You even get a wide range of LEDs for the eyes so you can make your skull just the...

Willkommen, Calliope Mini! Developed in Germany for students in primary school and up, this heavenly star-shaped development board is a souped-up derivative of the micro:bit. The main chip on the Calliope is the same nRF51822 as the micro:bit so for many purposes, it can be programmed the same way. There are some big upgrades though! Things that are the same as the...

Discontinued - you can grab Drawdio kit - v1.1 instead! Drawdio is an electronic pencil that lets you make music while you draw! This fun pack has all the fun without the soldering. Essentially, its a very simple musical synthesizer that uses the conductive properties of pencil graphite to create different sounds. The result is a fun toy that lets you draw musical...

Build your very own digital camera with the Bigshot camera kit. It's a no-solder clip-together kit to help anyone understand the electronic and mechanical systems required to build a digital camera. A Camera for Education The enormous appeal of the camera can be used to turn it into a compelling tool for learning. We believe that a camera designed for education must...

Build your very own Arduino-based portable gaming toy with this kit from Tech Will Save Us! The DIY Gamer Kit is an Arduino controlled gaming device. Once you solder the whole thing together, you'll have an 8x8 LED matrix display that serves as the device's screen. From there, just easily upload your game's code onto an Arduino (not included) and play! It's a great...

Discontinued - you can grab Pimoroni Bearables Bear Kit instead! High above the canopy, with silent wings and much to see, owls observe with their keen eyes, the view below our midnight skies. They are also sooooo adorable and cute, YA RLY! This sew-your-own owl kit by Cynthia Treen Studio is designed for beginner adults and competent young stitchers, but will...

This lovely little kit from Thames & Kosmos is a nice alternative to 'snap-circuits' type learning kits. There's still no soldering, but there are proper wires and a bread-board-like workspace so the projects are a bit more realistic. This is a basic starter kit, a good companion to learning with an Arduino since it covers more of the essential analog/digital...

THE WORLD’S FIRST 35MM DO-IT-YOURSELF SLR CAMERA EXPERIENCE THE ESSENCE OF PHOTOGRAPHY Perfect for Do-It-Yourself lovers and those interested in learning, understanding and experiencing how analogue photography works, the Konstruktor is a fully-functional 35mm SLR camera which you can easily build at home. Through the fantastically fun process of assembling...

Hoot! Hoot! "The owls are not what they seem." This is the Solar Powered Owl Blinky LED Pendant Kit from Lumen Electronic! With a little bit of soldering you can make a battery-less blinking owl. That's right, there's no coin battery! Instead, a 1 Farad super capacitor is used to store energy. It takes around an hour to make and, when you finish, you can charge it...

Discontinued - you can grab Day of the Geek Soldering Badge instead! Scary. Solar. Skull-y. The Solar Powered SKULL Blinky LED Pendant by Lumen Electronic Jewelry is an awesome new kit where, with a little soldering, you can make a battery-less blinking skull. That's right, there's no coin battery! Instead, a 1 Farad super capacitor is used to store energy. It takes...

Sylvia's a kid who loves making, tinkering, and art projects. She's also the star of Sylvia's Super-Awesome Maker Show - an online series about STEM concepts with millions of views. This pack includes everything you need to get started with Sylvia's Awesome Project Book - Super Simple Arduino In the book, Sylvia sets her sights on the inimitable Arduino...

This is a lovely way to get started with Bare Conductive paint, with three fun electronic greeting cards. Use the included 10 mL pen to draw traces and connect components on the front of the card. Two cards have cute robots with blinkie eyes or hearts, the third card is blank and ready for your creative robot drawing (or other creature?!?) Comes with: Three cards,...

This is a lovely way to get an entire classroom of up to 30 students started with Bare Conductive paint, with three fun electronic greeting cards. There are 30 card kits, 3 each of 10 different cute robot designs and 10 each of 3 different colored blinking LEDs. Use the included 10 mL pens to draw traces and connect components on the front of the card. Comes with: 30...

Forrest M. Mims III is a trusted name in the electronics world for good reason: his charming and engaging texts have drawn millions of people into the world of electronics for the first time. Star Simpson has created an electronic tribute to those hand-drawn circuits by bringing the projects to life. These kits are an exquisitely designed series of finely crafted and...

Discontinued - you can grab Discover Electronics Kit - 2.0 instead! Squishy Circuits uses conductive and insulating play dough to teach the basics of electrical circuits in a fun, literally hands-on way. There’s no need for breadboards or soldering – just add AA batteries and pre-made doughs (or make your own dough). Let your creations come to life as you...

Discontinued - you can grab Discover Electronics Kit - 2.0 instead! Flotilla is a range of smart, friendly, and affordable modules that you connect together to create amazing projects that can sense and react to the world around them. Brought to you by Pimoroni, the Flotilla Mega Treasure Chest Starter Kit is their ultimate Flotilla package. You'll get fourteen...

A robot friend to sit on your desk and scroll the news, weather, or your Twitter feed - it's the Pimoroni Scroll Bot! Now updated to not require any soldering at all, its an easy kit to put together. The Scroll Bot Kit combines the Pi Zero WH with the new Scroll HAT Mini board, and masquerades as a friendly orange robot, perfect for sitting on your desk or on a...

The MakeBlock mBot is a nice introduction to robotics. The body is sturdy, robust, and imbued with a lot of personality, which makes it a good entry-level robot for someone who wants to build a rover. No soldering is required, everything is plug-and-play! Here is an all-in-one project to enjoy the hands-on experience of programming, electronics, and robotics! One of...

Discontinued - you can grab DIY "Be a Unicorn" Light-Up Unicorn Headband Kit instead! These sewable badges are unbearrrrrably cute. Bearables is Pimoroni's range of woodland-themed wearable LED badges and sensors. String 'em with conductive thread to bring this DIY-meets-Disney badge to life! This Bearables Bear Kit features twelve colored LEDs (blue, green, yellow,...

Are you interested in understanding how a screen works? Here's a great way to learn by making one of your very own! The Kano Screen Kit is a portable, playful HD display that you build yourself. It’s a new make-it-yourself moment, to demystify the display, and take Kano portable. A creative way to learn for kids and big kids, the Screen Kit has a unique modular...

This great bundle from Pimoroni provides everything you need to get up and running with the new Pi Zero W! It's got an SD card with operating system pre-loaded, a smart and colorful Pibow Zero W case, and even one of Pimoroni's lovely Blinkt! multicolor LED strips to take your first steps with coding in Python! Kit includes: Pi Zero W (header requires soldering, or...

Interested in coding, but overwhelmed where to start? Looking to add cute, blinky LEDs to a paper craft project? The Love to Code (LTC) system from Chibitronics is designed for beginners of all ages and backgrounds to try out programming without the frustration of installing software. This Creative Coding Kit contains everything you need to fall in love with coding....

What do you get when you combine the BBC's Doctor Who with an open-source hand-shaped mini-computer? The HiFive Inventor Coding Kit: A Wi-Fi-and-Bluetooth-enabled Internet of Things learning platform for young engineers! The HiFive Inventor is a visually stunning IoT-enabled hand-shaped mini-computer designed to teach young engineers how to control robots, interface...

Have you ever wanted to build your own computer but never knew where to begin? Now's your chance! With the award-winning Kano Computer Kit and simple story book you’ll not only build your own powerful computer, you’ll bring it to life! With simple steps and playful projects you'll learn how to code art, music, apps, games and more. It’s a fun way to...

The MyMiniRaceCar Project Pack is a Feather Bluetooth LE mini robot rover – a perfect project for folks who are just getting started in the world of DIY electronics. It's an excellent introduction to our wide world of robotics. Check out John Park's learn guide here! This project contains just about everything you need to make your very own Bluetooth controlled...

Pinball nerds rejoice! The PinBox 3000 is a flippin' fun gamer-maker kit for anyone who loves pinball and DIY. Its sturdy yet customizable construction gives maker-players of all ages infinite design possibility! Our Adafruit PinBox is decked with pink spray paint and our favorite stickers. Ah, simply marble-ous... Each kit comes with everything you need to build...

Discontinued - you can grab Circuit Playground Express - Base Kit instead! What do you get when you combine the BBC's Doctor Who with an open-source hand-shaped mini-computer? The HiFive Inventor Coding Kit: A Wi-Fi-and-Bluetooth-enabled Internet of Things learning platform for young engineers! The HiFive Inventor is a visually stunning IoT-enabled hand-shaped...

Discontinued - you can grab Star Simpson's Circuit Classics - Dual LED Flasher Kit instead! Forrest M. Mims III is a trusted name in the electronics world for good reason: his charming and engaging texts have drawn millions of people into the world of electronics for the first time. Star Simpson has created an electronic tribute to those hand-drawn circuits by...

This kit contains the essential metal components you need to build your very own Humble Velocipede. This kit complements the Ligaments Kit and provides all the metal pieces that cannot be 3d printed or laser cut. The Humble Velocipede is a playful desktop toy designed to scuttle over countertops and coffee tables. Highly recommended as a starter project for 3D...

Are you more of a visual learner? Have you ever wanted to build your own touchscreen tablet but never knew where to begin? Now's your chance! With the award-winning Kano Computer Kit Touch and storybook, you’ll not only build your own powerful computer, you’ll understand how you brought it to life! Kano's kit comes with a Raspberry Pi 3, a capacitive...

Discontinued - you can grab Star Simpson's Circuit Classics - Dual LED Flasher Kit instead! Forrest M. Mims III is a trusted name in the electronics world for good reason: his charming and engaging texts have drawn millions of people into the world of electronics for the first time. Star Simpson has created an electronic tribute to those hand-drawn circuits by...

Discontinued - you can grab Raspberry Pi Zero W Camera Pack - Includes Pi Zero W instead! Build your very own neighboor cam, desktop cam, or wildlife cam, or security cam, or...or... really any kind of camera! The Pimoroni OctoCam kit has everything* you'll need, including a Pi Zero W, a super-small 5MP camera, a fun octopus acrylic mount with four suction cups, and...

"HackerBoxes deliver interesting and exciting gear for exploring and learning electronics and computer technology. HackerBox Hackers are electronics hobbyists, makers, hackers, and computer enthusiasts. We are the dreamers of dreams. We connect through social media to create a community of experience, support, and new ideas." We're pleased as punch to carry HackerBox...

Interested in coding, but overwhelmed where to start? Looking to add cute, blinky LEDs to a paper craft project? The Love to Code (LTC) system from Chibitronics is designed for beginners of all ages and backgrounds to try out programming without the frustration of installing software. The Chibi Chip Microcontroller Board & Cable kit comes with the Chibi Chip and...

The MINI.MU is MI.MU's make-it-yourself musical glove for young engineers. It's a collaboration between Grammy Award-winning musician-goddess Imogen Heap, creative technologist and children’s author Helen Leigh, Pimoroni, and the MI.MU glove team. This kit uses the micro:bit to create a friendly, simple and fun crafty code experience. These gloves are a...

Discontinued - you can grab DIY Light Up Blinky Bow Ties Kit - 10 Pack instead! Become the unicorn of your dreams! Learn about circuits in the coolest and blinkiest way - by building a light-up unicorn headband. Build the circuit and fold the pre-cut pieces to bring your unicorn headband to life! It’s a project that’s all about smarts &...

Discontinued - you can grab Pimoroni Pirate Audio: Headphone Amp for Raspberry Pi - PIM482 instead! Build your very own internet-connected radio with Pimoroni's Pirate Radio Kit! This kit has just-about-everything you'll need: Pimoroni's flashy new pHAT BEAT DAC and stereo amp, a 5W speaker, and a beautifully retro acrylic enclosure to make it look the business. It...

Do you gravitate towards more visual, hands-on projects? Have you ever wanted to build your own tablet but never knew where to begin? Now's your chance! With the award-winning Kano Complete Computer Kit and storybook, you’ll not only build your own powerful computer, you’ll understand how you brought it to life! Kano's kit comes with a Raspberry Pi 3, an...

Build a three-foot-tall wind turbine that generates electricity with the Wind Power Kit from Thames & Kosmos! With this kit, ages 8+, you'll learn the physics of wind turbines and harness power out of thin air, sure it's not a ton of energy - but you can use it to light an LED or charge a battery. Wind is one of the most promising sources of clean, renewable...

Discontinued - you can grab Pimoroni Unicorn HAT Mini for Raspberry Pi - PIM498 instead! Our Pimoroni pals have curated a beautifully modern Mood Light Kit that'll look great on your bedside table, bookcase, or desk. It's even internet-connected! This kit has just-about-everything you'll need: Pimoroni's Unicorn pHAT board with 119 programmable RGB Neopixel LEDs,...

The MakeBlock mBot is a nice introduction to robotics. The body is sturdy, robust, and imbued with a lot of personality, which makes it a good entry-level robot for someone who wants to build a rover. No soldering is required, everything is plug-and-play! Here is an all-in-one project to enjoy the hands-on experience of programming, electronics, and robotics! One of...

“Sew” off your skills when you bling out this beautifully silk-screened bag with lights! Learn to sew conductive thread to connect up to 5 LEDs, then use your bag as the ultimate fashion statement! Kit includes: Glittery Silk Screened Bag with Custom Pocket. 10 Party Flashing LEDs. Battery Pack. Batteries. Conductive Tape. Conductive Thread. Small Sewing...