In addition to full access to the IDeATe Phys Comp Lab, all students get a course kit which they’re able to keep at the conclusion of the class.

Below is an overview of what’s in the kit; note that all items have their Phys Comp “part_num” listed which you can use to check recent inventory levels.

Kit overview

drawing part_num description tutorial link quantity per kit price_per sample purchase link
1000 Arduino Uno R3, with A–B USB cable, Elegoo brand, ATmega328P   1 $17.98 Amazon
2106 solderless breadboard, medium, 400 points, 3.3” x 2.1” x 0.3”, peelable adhesive backing   1 $2.15  
2102 jumper cable, male-male, 7” length   40 $0.05 MPJA
various resistors: (2) 5.6kΩ, (5) 10kΩ, (5) 270Ω     ~$0.01  
0390 potentiometer, 10kΩ, 0.5W, panel mount, breadboard compatible   1 $1.13 Digi-Key
0260 photoresistor, mini photocell, CdS photocell tutorial 1 $0.06 Electrodragon
0572 ultrasonic ranger, 2m range, HC-SR04 ultrasonic ranger tutorial 1 $1.49  
0356 pushbutton switch, momentary, tactile, SPST, normally open, breadboard compatible switch/button tutorial 1 $0.02 Electrodragon
1896 hobby servo, HXT900 9g / 1.6kg / .12sec Micro Servo servo tutorial 1 $2.99 Hobby King
various LEDs: (5) of any color, 5mm diameter     ~$0.01  
0875 9V battery, alkaline   1 $1.19 Amazon
0874 battery clip, for 9V battery, 5.5mm male barrel jack termination   1 $0.59 Amazon