Creation Crate STEM Coding Learning Kit 6 Project | Programming for Kids, Teens, Adults | Fun Computer Science Projects on Electronics, Circuits, Code C++ | Build a Lamp, Memory Game & More!

I like the idea of online instructions.

Got this as a house project with the team lead being our teenage son. From components like jumper wires to breadboards to light emitting diodes and on to an Arduino circuit board... this is a one stop electronics project to start out a coding journey.Parts included all seem good quality. Its our first and so far we have nothing to be desired. 98% coded, we've uploaded the code we wrote following the online class. We had some problems with using a Chromebook, but this is supposedly (apparently) a Chrome issue. Switching over to PC we were able to get the code uploaded onto the circuit board, and now we are just chasing down a few coding mistakes we must have made before the Mood Lamp is complete. The components are solid. Very happy with everything.You can go on their website, make an account, and watch the first two beginner courses for free. This kit with components includes a coupon code for the first project (with the included parts) to unlock Course: Mood Lamp.Its a very awesome kit, the videos are simple and basic enough, if a bit cheesy (sorry dude). But, hey, it'll stick in your mind through more electronics learning!Pretty sure we'll be getting more Creation Crate boxes!

This was my first experience setting anything up with an Arduino or physical circuits, and I had a great time. I tested this by myself first before working with my oldest, who is still a bit too young to code.Understanding what was in the packaging is easy. The directions included link to a course that is very helpful in understanding the steps to make the project work. The course is free (package comes with a coupon code for it - all you need to do is create an account, and you don't need to provide any payment info (so no gotchas down the line)). The course also has video and excellent documentation to follow along at home.For the coding section: you can copy and paste the code through the course website if you don't want to type it out yourself. I typed it out myself first, and mistook a comma for a period. Wasn't until I zoomed in on the PDF that I realized my error. Don't be daunted if it's not working for you at first: their guide and corresponding videos are neat.For the hardware section: all components were in good condition and seemed to work well. I've never used a breadboard before and was relieved at how easy it was. Connecting everything to my computer to run the code wasn't hard. You'll just need to make sure you read the directions.When it came to using this crate, I didn't do any of the code with my kid, but showed them the working project, then took it apart and reattached everything with them in the lead. We had one issue where something wasn't lighting up, which turned out to be a loose wire (jiggling the component that was loose until it was in place did the trick).I see that this is something you can subscribe to. If you have kids in the right age range, I'd recommend that. I also recommend this product to someone who is curious about circuitry.Mood lamp was fun to set up. I recommend!

This kit is a combination of the hardware you need to do a simple project, namely, create a mood lamp, and the online instructions that enable you to make this happen. I was able to get this project going by following the comprehensive videos and written instructions. The kit uses an Arduino board and the code is in the c/c++ language used by the Arduino IDE. I happen to know C and C++ fairly well, so following the code examples were no problem for me. Moreover, if you are new to programming, the instructor makes what each part of the code does clear enough to enable you to make small modifications to the code. However, you should not expect to learn c/c++ programming from this kit alone. Still, I think this kit would be a great gift to enable a teenager who is interested in electronics to get going in this field.

I am a baby from the 90s, I grew up with much simpler educational toys for this entire concept teaching how to wire things around, the fact it teaches coding is so much cooler than it really lets on.If you've heard of snap circuit you know they are expensive, I honestly would bet that not only is this much cheaper but you could probably make functional snaps for that with this, it doesn't say you can do this but you do get a Arduino, now while its a R3 and means that the chip isn't able to be removed it does mean that the board can be programed for CNC instructions and could be used to be the brains of a 3D printer, throw in some buttons, wires, and some plastic housing and you got some cool stuff to add on.I would say that this is basically a step up from that toy since it also shows you how to get the software how to start a program and even shows you other projects, it appears to be set up for a classroom environment with PDF instructions which means that while also being a lot cheaper than snap circuits its also flat out prepared to be taught to a large amount of people in at least 4 different learning styles, I did find listening to be a little hard since it does show a lot of information on the screen, I am still playing around with this and probably will be for a while.

The packaging may not be super fun or alluring, but the components are truly grownup and will take your teen into a discovery of programming and coding. Enough components for hands on play, while opening up the world of coding! See their eyes marvel at the possibilities!