COMPLETED - Arduino Development Boards

[granz]

I'm using Nanos here because they're going to be used in the prototypes. But for experimenting, I tend to use the UNO, since it's mounted to a board with a separate breadboard and power (and even a Raspberry Pi).

I like this system; found one on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/SunFounder-Raspberry-Breadboard-solderless-Circuit/dp/B07ZYR7R8X $13.99 with all the extra parts - breadboard, jumpers, GPIO cable, GPIO breakout board, screws & driver, some LEDs and resistors and rubber feet! ) that somehow found its way into my "buy now" cart . For some strange reason, it just got itself ordered - I should receive it tomorrow.

[Chris Savage]

I like this system; found one on Amazon

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That's actually the one I have...I was at work so I posted a random one from Amazon. However, now that I'm home, I was able to take these photos...you might recognize my messy bench. 


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Both are SUNFOUNDER from Amazon...this one just has an UNO on it.


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This one also has a Raspberry Pi Model B as well as the UNO. Both have the breadboard power supplies I previously showed.

[granz]

Those are pretty nice. I was planning on getting the one without all the extras, because it is a whole $3 cheaper. But then I started counting up all the stuff that is included in the one that I did purchase (the stuff from above) - the breadboard alone is worth more than the $3.

It is supposed to arrive today.

[Chris Savage]

I was planning on getting the one without all the extras, because it is a whole $3 cheaper. But then I started counting up all the stuff that is included in the one that I did purchase (the stuff from above) - the breadboard alone is worth more than the $3.

Apologies for the confusion. I didn't get the one with the extras, simply because I already have so many extras. However, these are the same mounting board, which I also find very useful.

[granz]

I was planning on getting the one without all the extras, because it is a whole $3 cheaper. But then I started counting up all the stuff that is included in the one that I did purchase (the stuff from above) - the breadboard alone is worth more than the $3.

Apologies for the confusion. I didn't get the one with the extras, simply because I already have so many extras. However, these are the same mounting board, which I also find very useful.

Yeah, the thing came in today. It looks pretty good, but with my son, and daughter-in-law, here today, I haven't gotten much chance to look at it.

In addition to all the other stuff I have, my youngest son is getting married in Dec, and their wedding theme is the movie "Up." I have been trying to print something from that movie, but having troubles with the prints. Currently printing a Benchy, to see if the trouble is with my printer, or the "Up" files that I have been trying.

Well, just checked again, and Benchy - which printed perfectly as my first print - is total trash.   I already cleaned the print bed with alcohol, next is to try glue stick. If that doesn't work, time to check other possibilities.

Also, I found, and purchased, another Monoprice Voxel, for $100. It is in Cleveland, and does not offer shipping. Peter said that he can pick it up. Hopefully, the seller will give me the address soon; Peter is coming to Pittsburgh Saturday, and he is supposed to bring it with him.

[zappman]

I purchased 2 of these at Micro Center today. (no breadboard or components)
https://www.microcenter.com/product/632041/52pi-abs-experiment-holder-platform

[granz]

I purchased 2 of these at Micro Center today. (no breadboard or components)
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Yes, that is almost exactly like the one that I ordered, and received.

The ones from Amazon were $10 for the empty platform, and $3 more for the breadboard, some LEDs and resistors, a bunch of jumper wires, the screwdriver with mounting screws, the Pi breakout board with ribbon cable and the rubber feet. Like I mentioned above, the breadboard alone is usually more than the $3, so I got the full-blown version.

I have mixed feelings about mine, in some ways it is pretty good; not so much in other ways. We'll have to see what happens to it.

[Chris Savage]

I purchased 2 of these at Micro Center today. (no breadboard or components)

Nice price! Especially for local pickup!

[granz]

Yeah, $8 is pretty good. I'll have to see what kind of stuff I can print; see if that is any better (of course, it will match my needs/desires perfectly, but I mean better in strength, cost, etc.)

[zappman]

I purchased 2 of these at Micro Center today. (no breadboard or components)

Nice price! Especially for local pickup!

I agree. But, if I had not been following the discussion in this thread , I would NOT have known these bread boarding mounting plates existed . So, I would have missed out on purchasing and using them . I am happy I saw & purchased them in Micro Center .

[granz]

I agree. But, if I had not been following the discussion in this thread , I would NOT have known these bread boarding mounting plates existed . So, I would have missed out on purchasing and using them . I am happy I saw & purchased them in Micro Center .

Micro Center is a great place, but it has so much great stuff that it can be easy to miss some of the deals. The ads that I get from them normally concentrate on the computers, and other stuff, but skip the electronics stuff that I normally purchase. They need to create a maker-specific flyer (paper, or e-mail.)

[Chris Savage]

Micro Center is a great place, but it has so much great stuff that it can be easy to miss some of the deals. The ads that I get from them normally concentrate on the computers, and other stuff, but skip the electronics stuff that I normally purchase. They need to create a maker-specific flyer (paper, or e-mail.)

I've never been to a Micro Center, so I can't really draw a comparison, but when I moved to CA to work at Parallax, I was introduced to Fry's Electronics! To say it was Radio Shack on steroids is a gross understatement! Of the three stores I visited in my time out there, the sections for electronics, microcontrollers and related tools would have taken up more space than most Radio Shack stores had in total!

Do you know how much self control it takes NOT to buy something when you were in Fry's Electronics?!? Me neither, because I always left with something! I would go in just to get a USB HD case or memory card and walk out with a cart! Fry's had all the electronics parts that Radio Shack had, but in larger quantities. Need an IC? They had a huge section of NTE parts, plus most microcontrollers.

I'm getting nostalgic just thinking about it...

[granz]

I've never been to a Micro Center, so I can't really draw a comparison, but when I moved to CA to work at Parallax, I was introduced to Fry's Electronics! To say it was Radio Shack on steroids is a gross understatement! Of the three stores I visited in my time out there, the sections for electronics, microcontrollers and related tools would have taken up more space than most Radio Shack stores had in total!

Do you know how much self control it takes NOT to buy something when you were in Fry's Electronics?!? Me neither, because I always left with something! I would go in just to get a USB HD case or memory card and walk out with a cart! Fry's had all the electronics parts that Radio Shack had, but in larger quantities. Need an IC? They had a huge section of NTE parts, plus most microcontrollers.

I'm getting nostalgic just thinking about it...

I did manage to go to a Fry's Electronics store, once. Unfortunately, it was while we were in San Diego for my son's wedding, and everyone was pushing for me to hurry up! Cash was also tight, since we had to get the whole family from Pittsburgh to San Diego - not cheap! Not a good way to explore.

I don't remember whether I was able to buy anything, or not, but it was enormous! I regret that they have shut down, and I wish that Micro Center was closer.

On the plus side, since my son, Peter, lives in Cleveland, it gives me reason to go visiting Cleveland (and of course, we have to make a side trip to Micro Center. )

I've never been to a Micro Center

From the church where we are meeting, next month, it is just over an additional 1.5 hrs (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/503+North+Main+Street+Extension,+Meadville,+PA+16335/Micro+Center,+SOM+Center+Road,+Mayfield+Heights,+OH/

[Chris Savage]

I've never been to a Micro Center

From the church where we are meeting, next month, it is just over an additional 1.5 hrs

TEASE! 

[granz]

Yep, it's good to experience new (as in: "never been to a Micro Center") things every now and then. 

LOL.