Beginner Parts Kit GuideProduct Overview
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.
