Master Arduino to build your own dream machines [Deals]

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This Arduino board and bundle of lessons is great for beginner and seasoned builders alike.
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The coming internet of things is going to require a lot of, well, things. If you’ve got an interest in building physical devices that run on digital DNA, the best place to start is with Arduino. With their simple electronics platform, you can bring almost anything your mind imagines into the real world. From games, gadgets and toys to sensors, robotics and way beyond, Arduino is the ideal canvas for any mechanically-inclined creative. If you’re interested and not sure where to start, or a seasoned builder looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll want to see this pair of can’t-miss deals on a top shelf Arduino board and a set of eight instructional e-books. Read on for more details:

CoM - SainSmart UNO for Arduino
This powerful microcontroller board is an ideal starting place for any Arduino project.
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SainSmart UNO for Arduino – 19% off

Create interactive electronic Arduino objects with this feature-rich micro-controller board based on the ATmega328. This board is ideal for newbies and experts alike, offering a vast platform for building whatever you imagine. Connect straight to various modules like sensors, servos, relays, buttons, potentiometers, and lots more. If you’ve got some Arduino experience, you’ll be glad to know that this board is programmed as a USB-to-serial converter, with a grounded resistor that makes it easier to put into DFU mode.

Buy now: Get the SainSmart UNO board for $53.99, that’s 19 percent off the usual price.

CoM - Arduino Enthusiast E-Book Bundle
This bundle of eight books is chock full of insight and instruction for Arduino projects of all kinds.
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Arduino Enthusiast E-Book Bundle – 96% off

All the hardware in the world is pretty useless without the knowledge of how to use it. Well this bundle of e-books is nothing but knowledge, with 8 e-books on Arduino spanning nearly 2,000 pages of project-based instruction. You’ll learn how to develop for Arduino, to use Arduino for wearable projects, with iOS and Android, for robotics, and lots more. As a starting point and as a reference, this massively discounted bundle of e-books is a must have for anyone considering getting deeper into Arduino.

Buy now: Get the Arduino Enthusiast E-Book Bundle for $10, that’s a whopping 96 percent discount.

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