Arduino Components

Tactile Button - On/Off:

Used with an Arduino as a switch

Cost: $0.50

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Potentiometer:

Used with an Arduino to send a range of voltage as a signal - used to control variable devices such as servos, LED brightness, etc.

Cost: $0.20

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Capacitor:

Used to even out power and to store power. used with motors to even out startup voltage spikes.

Cost: $0.20

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Piezo (Buzzer):

Used in an Arduino circuit to create a buzzing sound

Cost: $0.25

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Relay:

Used to control a high current device (motor) with a low current control.

Cost: $4.00

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Transistor:

Used to control a high current device (motor) with a low current control (Arduino)  This is in essence a digital switch.

Cost: $0.25

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H Bridge:

This is an Integrated Circuit (IC) which is a collection of transistors and wiring in a single component.  This is used to provide more control over motors.  It will allow a motor to spin forwards and backwards when controlled by an Arduino. 

Cost: $3.00

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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen:

This is used with an Arduino to display messages

Cost: $22.00

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LED Light Emitting Diode:

On/Off and brightness controlled with an Arduino

Cost: $0.15 each

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RGB LED Light Emitting Diode

RGB Color, On/OFF, and Brightness Controlled with an Arduino

Cost: $0.50 each

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Jumper Wires - 3” Long:

Used to wire circuits using an Arduino

Cost: $1.00 for 6 wires

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Jumper Wires - 6” Long:

Used to wire circuits using an Arduino

Cost: $1.50 for 6 wires

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Break Away Headers - 36 pin strip:

Used to connect components to breadboards without soldering.  Its like electronic duct tape.

Cost: $1.00 for a 36 pin strip

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Resistors - Various Types:

Used to restrict voltage in an Arduino circuit

Cost: $0.10 each

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