KEYESTUDIO IoT Control Smart Farm Starter Kit for Arduino ESP32,Electronics Programming Kit Compatible with Arduino Scratch Online Tutorials,DIY Sensor Kit STEM Educational Set for Adults Teens 15+

I got one of these from inventr.io, for my granddaughter. Due to the physical distance between us, I was not able to support her project. I decided to get a second kit so that I could work through things with her (and her father). Unfortunately, at that time everyone seemed to be out of this kit, but I did find one on Amazon. Now we are all making slow but sure progress.The kit itself contains an Arduino board, a USB-C to USB cable, lots of bags with all the parts necessary, stamped laser cut wood, and a few tools. The instructions are available on their website. The Arduino toolchain needs to be downloaded and configured. When that’s done correctly the reward is a blinking led! This kit teaches on many levels providing real world hands on tasks. As assembly progresses each device is configured and installed, and the accompanying software is written. At each stage the software must be saved, compiled correctly, and downloaded to the Arduino. There are parts like a solar cell, a servo, a display, and many sensors. Each is its own mini project. The skills presented here all have real world use cases. It’s great to see my granddaughter recognize these things in her daily environment. It’s one thing to flip a light switch, and quite another to see the light go on in her understanding!The only thing I have added to the kit is some wood glue. It helps to keep the wood pressed flat until use for easy assembly. Similarly, when gluing the wood, be sure to place it on a flat surface and put something on top to keep things flat while they dry. Be careful in deciding what to glue and what not to glue. You’ll want to keep access to enclosed areas. I’m thinking that staining the wood pieces will help preserve the look, but I’m not a woodworker. I do know enough that no whole sheet should be coated as it may prevent the parts from coming off the sheet.As with all electronics assembly, I encourage use of a grounding wrist strap and an antistatic mat. One big spark on a dry day could destroy parts, devices, or the Arduino itself.Good luck!

The cat works exactly as described, and the parts can be reused with the wood that is supplied. We reused it also for student designed cardboard structures. It’s especially good for those who are new to programming, because everything is already integrated..

I got the KEYESTUDIO IoT Control Smart Farm Starter Kit for Arduino ESP32, and it's a fantastic way to dive into IoT and automation. The kit includes a variety of sensors like a soil moisture sensor and water level sensor, making it perfect for hands-on learning. The online tutorials are detailed, with both Arduino and Scratch programming options, which is great for different skill levels. Assembly takes some time, and you'll need to upload the code yourself, but that's part of the learning experience. Just remember to get your own batteries. Highly recommended for beginners and tech enthusiasts!

I bought this as a project to do with my son and I ended up getting the most put of it. It's a really neat project but the instructions and time it took to build im afraid weren't worth the hassle. Please make things clearer and more user friendly for a better user experience. Maybe I'm just a fluke, check the reviews of others and make your decision. I won't be buying another one I'm sorry.

There is a YouTube assembly video that isn’t very helpful. Just an accelerated process with no narration or explanation. The PDF that can be downloaded is better bus still hard to decipher. There are blown up pictures that aren’t very clear but if you look carefully you can put it together correctly. Took me about 4 hours. Be very careful routing the wires as they are inaccessible once the kit is put together. Some of the included sketches don’t compile and I have to work that out but that’s part of the learning experience. Overall it’s well made and packaged but expect some frustration. Children without experience in assembly will need guidance.After working with the kit, I have a recommendation. Keyestudio has an excellent set of tutorials on how all of the components work in their download (URL is in the pamphlet in the kit). Before assembling the farm, you can learn how all of the individual components are controlled programmatically and my advice would be to work through all of the tutorials before you actually assemble everything.