Special Offers Test Equipment Kits
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Heart Rate Interface Module for Arduino KitK9805 |
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| Utilises photoplethysmography sensing to detect blood flow and heart beating. This project is ideal for interfacing with Arduino projects requiring biometric monitoring. Published in DIYODE Magazine November 2017. | |
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Heart Rate Monitor Breakout For ArduinoZ6352 |
| Uses an IR LED and optical transistor to detect pulse on the surface of the skin. Can be easily attached to a velcro strap or ear clip. 3-5V input. 15mmØ. | ||
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HID (RFID) Entry Tag KitK9300 |
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| Essentially, the system consists of a reader module and one or more "tags". Based on RFID (Radio Frequency Identity) technology, each tag is encoded with a unique identity. When a tag is brought within range of th | |
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Infra Red Rolling Code Remote KitK1940 |
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| Ideal for keyless entry for doors in cars, homes & industry, this Keyless Entry System features a rolling code to ensure high security. It also has two door-strike outputs, an alarm system & provision to use up to 16 separate keyfob transmitters w | |
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Jumbo 7 Segment Digit LED Display KitK9680 |
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| (Designed by Altronics) These 210 x 110mm jumbo digits are made from PCB and can be daisychained together into an array of numbers for counter and clock projects. Each board is fitted with 74HC595 8 bit serial shift register chip and can be driven by Arduino ShiftOut. Aux output is provided for driving a decimal point/colon. Build yourself a sales | |
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K5250 Power Supply KitK5255 |
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| Up to 12 K5250 Intercom Sub-stations can be used from this one power supply. | |
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LD-002R Desktop Resin 3D PrinterK8620 |
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| Resin based 3D printers are rapidly becoming the go to tool for high resolution 3D prints. They offer a faster print process with excellent accuracy and a stronger finished product thanks to UV curing on each layer. | |
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LED Christmas/Lighting Controller - Slave KitK5887 |
| (SC October '11) This new LED light slave controller kit will operate with the K 5885 master unit. Drive up to eight strings of LEDs, each string with completely individual control. Up to four slaves can be used per system - that's 32 channels of l | ||
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LED Musicolour Light Controller KitK5804 |
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| (SC Oct/Nov '12) Accepts audio input signals and drives coloured LEDs "in tune" with the music. 16 output channels respond to different audio frequency bands and the light brightness is in proportion to the | |
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Line Tracking Mouse KitK1105 |
| Great fun for the kids! An educational electronics kit which, when constructed, is designed to track along black lines on a tabletop. Simply lay out a path of electrical tape, and watch it follow the path! It includes easy to follow instructions, and take | ||
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Line Tracking Smart Car Kit With BluetoothZ6451 |
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| This smart car kit uses the power of Arduino to provide a customisable line tracking and obstacle avoidance robot which can be modified, tweaked and upgraded. It features 4 wheels with acrylic base. The IR and line tracking sensors keep the robot from bumping into anything, whilst on board bluetooth allows control from your smartphone. | |
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Mains Timer KitK6047 |
| (SC August 2012). This simple circuit provides a turn-off delay for a 230VAC light or a fan. It can be used to make a bathroom fan run for a set period after the switch has been turned off or it can be used with a pushbutton to turn a light on fo | ||
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Makerzoid Robot Master Premium 200 in 1 SetK8673 NEW |
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| Build up to 200 different projects or create your own! Great for inspiring kids to invent and design with staged learning from the basics up to advanced Scratch programming. Each set contains hundreds of blocks, plus multifunction sensors, programmable motor and host controller. Compatible with big brand name blocks. | |
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Makerzoid Smart Robot SetK8671 NEW |
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| This 300pc set contains the parts for 72 different project designs which can be built using Makerzoids 3D app tutorials. | |
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Makerzoid Superbot SetK8670 NEW |
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| A 400pc set allowing kids to build up to 26 different projects, and create designs of their own. Includes control unit and intelligent sensors (2) that allow building of line tracking, obstacle avoiding and following robot designs. Blocks are compatible with other major brands. Fully programmable using Scratch. Includes storage box. | |
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Maximite Colour Computer KitK9555 |
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| (SC September 2012) Fully upgraded Maximite design, see below for list of upgrades. Ideal for datalogging, monitoring & switching relays. Utilising the new Microchip PIC32 processor, this powerful embedded computer can read/save programs on an SD c | |
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Mega Box Mark II for ArduinoK9670A |
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| Developed in house by Altronics, this new revised MegaBox is an upgrade of our original K 9670 - adding space for two shields, plus FIVE 2A 5V relay outputs and eight opto isolated outputs. All UNO/Mega pins are broken out to header sockets for easy connection to other breakouts. | |
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Mini Quad Copter DroneX3070 |
| This nifty little copter fits into its controller for easy storage. The drone is recharged by USB (lead included), making it easy to recharge at home or in the car. It is easy to control, even for flying novices, and even peforms acrobatic flips. | ||
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Mini Vox Relay KitK5544 |
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| (SC Sept. '94) Compact miniature design uses only one IC to switch a relay. This versatile Vox circuit is triggered whenever a noise or sound is made (via the microphone) causing a relay to close for a preset time. | |
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Mini-Maximite BASIC Computer KitK9552 |
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| (SC November 2011) The idea behind the miniMaximite is simple: to shrink the Maximite down to the size of a large postage stamp while keeping it 100% compatible with the larger version in its external I/O capabilities and programming language. | |
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Mosquito Lure KitK1134 |
| This cheap and easy to build kit has been designed to help combat zika and other mosquito borne viruses. It lures male mosquitos into a trap by producing an inaudible tone which attracts them. The female mosquito is the culprit for the painful bites which are not only uncomfortable, but spread some very nasty viruses. | ||
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Multi Claw Robotic Arm KitK1096 |
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| Looking for a unique robotic arm with exclusive features? This innovative arm will definitely surprise you. Unlock the safety switch and press on the red racing-car power button, the robotic arm directly enters stand-by mode and the rumbling of operation leads you the way to a mechanical gaming experience. | |
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NEMA17 200 Step Stepper Motor & LeadJ0070 |
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| 12V 200-step 1.8° 48BYG stepper motor with interface lead. 2 phase type. 0.23Nm holding torque. 5mmØ shaft. NEMA17 M3 mounting hole pattern (31mm). Size: 42x42x34 (25mm shaft). 1m lead. | |
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NESPi Style Raspberry Pi 4 CaseH8953 |
| A retro gaming styled Pi 4 case providing excellent cooling performance and easy access to all of the Pi’s ports. Ideal for RetroPi gaming projects. Internal fan for added cooling. | ||
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Passive Infra-Red (PIR) Movement Breakout ...Z6382 |
| Great for security or web cam projects. Detects movement from humans or animals. Range 0-7m. Detector angle 110°. 5V input. 32x24mm. | ||
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PC infra red controller kitK2755 |
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| (SC Aug '03) Simply connects to your serial port and provides remote control of Winamp and WinDVD software packages. In addition to this it can also provide a host of other PC automation abilities. Great for watchin | |
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PCB Tank Etching SystemT3201 |
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| Get first class results with one-off home brew or prototype PCBs with this etching tank. Save time and money over commercially available PCBs. Ensures efficient, clean and safe etching. The included pump aerates the etchant, maximising it's effectiveness. | |
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Photoflash Camera Trigger KitK6009 |
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| (SC January '09) Want to try your hand at 'stop motion' photography? This camera shutter/flash controller allows you to take a picture at a precise moment between 1ms and 9.99s after a trigger. Triggering can be from the included electret mic | |
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Pin To Pin 30 Way Prototyping Ribbon Strip...P1022 |
| Keeps your cables neater, peel off as many as you need for prototyping your design. Pin to pin type. 175mm. | ||
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Pin To Socket 30 Way Prototyping Ribbon St...P1021 |
| Keeps your cables neater, peel off as many as you need for prototyping your design. Pin to socket type. 175mm. | ||
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Programmable Remote Control Mains Switch KitK6130 |
| This remote control mains switch can be programmed to switch appliances on and off after a set period or to switch power on and off at set times. | ||
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pyXY SM700 ARM 7 Prototype BoardZ6270 ROHS |
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| A shield compatible development board featuring the Synapse SM700 wireless network module. Designed to set up wireless mesh networks with a 32-bit ARM7 processor & plenty of on-board memory. | |
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Quick Brake Automotive Light KitK4344 |
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| (SC Jan '16) The quick brake module is designed to detect fast pedal movements between the accelerator and the brake, switching on the brake lights of your car before your foot reaches the brake pedal. This gives other drivers more notice when travelling behind you and reduces the risk of a rear end accident. | |
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Raspberry Pi 400 Desktop ComputerZ6415 |
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| The Raspberry Pi 400 is a complete computer built into a keyboard case. It’s neat, portable design makes it ideal for education environments. With all the same features as the Raspberry Pi 4, it’s a powerful computing platform for work, education and play! Rear panel provides access to all ports including the GPIO header. This is a standalone versi | |
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Raspberry Pi 5 Single Board Computer 4GBZ6302J NEW |
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| The Raspberry Pi 5 4GB single board computer. The bandwidth speed and performance of the new Raspberry Pi 5 is a step up from earlier models. | |
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Raspberry Pi 5 Single Board Computer 8GBZ6302K NEW |
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| The Raspberry Pi 5 8GB single board computer. The bandwidth speed and performance of the new Raspberry Pi 5 is a step up from earlier models. | |
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Red and White ABS Box to suit Raspberry Pi 4H8964 |
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| A compact, snap together red and white case to suit the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B development board. Designed with all connection recesses and venting. | |
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Red Armour Case To Suit Raspberry Pi 4H8954 |
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| This is an armor aluminum alloy case designed for the Raspberry Pi 4 computer model B. It is a great passive cooling case to help raspberry pi 4 board cooling down. | |
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Red Dual Fan Armour Case To Suit Raspberry...H8959 |
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| This is an armor aluminum alloy case designed for the Raspberry Pi 4 computer model B. Features dual cooling fans. | |
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Remote Control Drifter Stunt CarX3099 |
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| Perform awesome stunts with this remote control drifter stunt car. You can enjoy the feature of drifting and 360° spinning. A great gift idea for birthday and Christmas presents. | |
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Robot Escape Bug KitK1103 |
| This robotic bug kit is a fun and educational introduction to electronics. It uses three infra red emitting diodes to navigate its way around objects, through mazes etc. The inbuilt microprocessor enables it to 'th | ||
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Robot Motorised BaseK1102 |
| This robotic base provides an excellent foundation for your own robot design. It contains 2 motors and all necessary parts required for your robots gearbox. Wheels and feet are provided depending on how you want your robot to get around! Simple comprehens | ||
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ROCK Model 4C Plus Single Board ComputerZR6302G |
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| The ROCK 4C+ is a reliable, multifunctional and high-performing single-board computer based on a robust Rockchip RK3399T SoC, Dual Cortex® A72 CPU and Arm Mali™ T860MP4 GPU. | |
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Running Micro Bug KitK8112 |
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| A bright coloured miniature bug shaped kit which is attracted to light sources. An intermediate level kit involving soldering which features two sub miniature motors and adjustable light sensitivity. | |
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Salt Water Fuel Cell Motorcycle KitK1111 |
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| An environmentally friendly motorcycle powered by a salt water fuel cell. A great way to learn about alternative energy ideas. No batteries required! Includes 3 fuel cell sheets. Approx length 130mm. Can be assembled in under an hour. | |
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Salt Water Fuel Cell to suit K1116/K1120 Pk 5K1140 |
| Packet of 5 fuel cells designed to work with kits K 1116 and K 1120. Ages 8 and up. | ||
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Salt Water Fuel Cell to suit K1122 Pk 5K1142 |
| Packet of 5 fuel cells designed to work with kit K1122. Ages 8 and up. | ||
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SATA M2 Expansion Board to suit H8952H8931 |
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| SATA expansion can be screwed onto the bottom of the case to provide support for M.2 SATA SSD drives. | |
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Soccer Challenge RobotsX3035 |
| Create your own family world cup with these fun football robots. 2 players included with pitch (1m x 0.8m), goals, ball and cones. | ||
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Socket To Socket 30 Way Prototyping Ribbon...P1023 |
| Keeps your cables neater, peel off as many as you need for prototyping your design. Socket to socket type. 150mm. |