Post-Camp Arduino Resource Page
Here you will find many resources to learn more and create more.
Click HERE to jump to the downloads and tutorials page
Microcontrollers - Micro-what?
Development Boards, Dev Boards or Breakout boards, are often called Microcontrollers, but technically, the microcontroller is actually the main processor (chip) found on the board.
There are different brands and types of microcontroller development boards. In camp, we focused exclusively on the ARDUINO® Uno (and Arduino Uno clones).
Arduino offers several boards, of differing capacity and size, to accommodate a host of different maker, hobby and inventor needs. (small enough for making "smart" clothing, or mini-drones, and larger, more powerful boards for bigger projects such as remote control bots and home automation/security)
(NOTE: Arduino has made their boards & software Open Source, meaning others are allowed and encouraged to make (and sell) their own, so there are many excellent "clones" of the Arduino boards available as well, often for less money)
Uno Clone (found on Amazon.com)
To investigate other brands and makes of microcontroller development boards, start by clicking HERE.
Click HERE to jump to the download and tutorial page
Shopping for Electronics and Robotics components:
Local Stores:
These local stores may not stock many microcontrollers/development boards, but they carry many electronics tools and supplies that can be used with the Arduino or other boards. The staff at these local stores are often very helpful and willing to help.
Online Stores:
https://www.amazon.com/ Amazon and https://www.ebay.com/ E-Bay are also good resources for reasonably priced components for DIY electronics projects.