Arduino Uno R3 Starter Kit - PICO - Uno, USB, Breadboard, Jumpers and 4 LEDs.

Arduino is an open sourced electronics prototyping platform. It is aimed at hobbiests, designers and artists - and therefore needs little technical knowledge to perform simple tasks.

The Arduino can be programmed to perform a task by connecting it to your PC and using the software found on the official Arduino Website The programing language is simple and many examples can be found via a google search. Once programed your Ardunio will perform the task you've set it until you reprogram it. It can be powered from a 7-12V DC source, this can be from an AC/DC unit or even a battery! The Uno gives you control over 13 digital and 6 analogue inputs or outputs to do with as you wish. What would you do with them? Here are some examples:

• LED Cube
• Robot Arm
• Low Earth Orbit Satelite

You might want to start with an easier application though!