SparkFun Beginner Parts Kit

Every electronics hobbyist from beginner to expert needs a well-stocked "bubble gum" parts bin. The SparkFun Beginner Parts Kit is the perfect solution providing a curated collection of the most essential through-hole components you'll need to get started with your first embedded projects. These are the common everyday parts we use constantly in our own classes and projects.This kit is your go-to source for the components you always seem to run out of. Inside you'll find a fantastic starter assortment of standard capacitors transistors (both PNP and NPN) diodes and LEDs (including standard blinky ones and a 7-segment display). It also includes key ICs such as the classic 555 timer op-amps and both 3.3V and 5V voltage regulators as well as headers buttons switches and a photocell.To keep all these new components organized the kit comes packed in our handy Adjustable Parts Box.Whether you're building your electronics collection from scratch refilling your existing bins or seeking the perfect gift for the electronics enthusiast in your life this kit is an essential starting point.Note: This kit focuses on active components ICs and capacitors. It does not include resistors. We highly recommend pairing this with our Resistor Kit or Capacitor Kit to get the full range of passives required for your circuits.