Review on GAR Monster Starter Kit for Arduino Uno Mega Nano with ESP32 + 25 Sensor Modules + Bluetooth WiFi Ethernet Wireless: Perfect for Electronics STEM & Robotics Projects by Brian Olson

After looking at many Arduino kits I finally settled on this one because of the variety of possibilities it offers. It's more expensive than most kits, but for the amount of stuff you get, it's worth it. One of the first things I noticed upon opening it was how everything was sorted. It was nice to find that the most sensitive components are in anti-static bags. This is a sure sign that that they care about what they sell. One thing you should know is that this is an Arduino clone, but since Arduino is open source there is nothing illegal here. Make sure you follow the steps outlined in the documents on the supplied USB stick. This is an IMPORTANT step as you need to install the correct drivers for the Arduino to work. This is because, as mentioned earlier, it is a clone version. You can download the Arduino software from the internet or use what is on a USB stick. I recommend the first option so you have the latest update. I also strongly recommend checking other files on the USB stick. There are many different documents. There you will find very useful projects. In addition, there is a folder where you can find specifications for various sensors and accessories. This is very useful as you don't have to spend a lot of time searching for them on the internet to meet the needs of your project. However, they didn't include a datasheet for the servo and I had a problem with the thermistor datasheet. It shows three different versions of the thermistor. But there is neither a label on the component nor the part number listed in the description. Those are really the only issues I've encountered, and you're more likely to find datasheets for other components. Another thing that really surprised me was that there was also a folder with a lot of different PDF books for learning about Arduino. Some of them have over 200 pages! However, I personally prefer the book Learning Arduino by Jeremy Blume, which you can find here on Revain. First, I tested my new Arduino board by running a simple code that turns an LED on and off. It worked perfectly. So far I've run various codes to play around with various accessories like photoresistor, motor driver IC, servo, potentiometer, LEDs, speaker, etc. I was impressed that one of the ICs (Integrated Circuit) was from Texas Instruments, not a third party. For those who don't know, this company has a very good reputation in the electronics world where NASA has used their products. While I can't comment on the quality of the rest of the kit, this is a huge plus for me, because it speaks volumes about the quality. There is no doubt that the number of things you can do with this set is endless. There are so many different components that I even had to separate the kit into another container because it was very compact. The only thing they didn't include was sweaters, but it's still a great kit and deserves a five star rating. I highly recommend it.