{"product_id":"newbiehack-microcontroller_kits-microcontroller-advanced-kit-no-dvd-avr","title":"AVR Microcontroller Advanced Kit","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #2c5282;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;margin-bottom:24px;background:#f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#2c5282;\"\u003eReady to step up to ARM?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIf you want to move beyond AVR into modern professional embedded development, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/newbiehack-microcontroller-arm-stmicro-stm32f0r6-advanced-kit-withoutbook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARM Advanced Kit (STM32F0)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the next step. ARM (STM32) is the modern industry standard — higher clock speeds, more peripherals, and a much richer ecosystem for serious embedded work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur top-tier AVR development kit — for builders who want everything in one box.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensors, displays, serial communication, voltage regulation, crimp pins, and a complete passive component set. Build motion-sensing devices, distance-measuring circuits, data loggers with LCD output, and any AVR project that uses the chip's full peripheral set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this kit is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSerious AVR hobbyists ready for sensor-driven and display-driven projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEducators and students working through advanced AVR coursework\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilders who want the complete AVR experience in a single purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone tired of running out of components mid-project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Atmel Atmega324P-20PU AVR microcontroller\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) USB AVR programmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(2) 36-pin 1x header IDC strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Breadboard adapter PCB for USBasp programmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) White prototyping breadboard with power rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Jumper wire pack — 140 pieces, multi-size, multi-color\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(12) Green through-hole LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(2) Red through-hole LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(14) 330Ω 1\/4W through-hole resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(4) Push button switches (6x6 flat, 4.3mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(4) 100µF 50V polarized through-hole capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(4) 10µF electrolytic capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(4) 10kΩ 1\/4W through-hole resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(4) 1kΩ 1\/4W through-hole resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(7) 0.1µF 50V through-hole capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) 20x4 LCD character display module\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(3) 10kΩ trimmer potentiometers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) 50kΩ potentiometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) 5V LDO regulator (MAX603)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) 3.3V LDO regulator (MAX604)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Quad buffer line driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) 16 MHz crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) 18.432 MHz crystal (30ppm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) FTDI USB-to-Serial converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) 5V 1.5A voltage regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(2) 22pF 200V capacitors (for crystals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(14) Crimp pins for SIL housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(2) 5-pin SIL housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(2) 2-pin SIL housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Ultrasonic range finder — distance measuring transducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) ADXL345 3-axis accelerometer (16g, I2C and SPI compatible, 3.3V supply)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you can build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMotion-controlled devices using the ADXL345 accelerometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistance-sensing and proximity-detection circuits with the ultrasonic range finder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eData-logging systems with 20x4 LCD output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUART\/SPI\/I2C communication between the AVR and other devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCustom wiring harnesses using the included crimp pins and SIL housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePWM-driven motor controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrystal-based precision oscillator projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVoltage-regulated sensor circuits using the LDOs and 5V regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWant a guided video tutorial?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/newbiehack-microcontroller_kits-microcontroller-advanced-kit-with-video-avr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVR Advanced Kit with DVD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e adds Patrick Hood-Daniel's 15-hour \u003cem\u003eBeginning Microcontrollers\u003c\/em\u003e instructional DVD course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll need to supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) for programming the AVR\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAVR programming software — AVRDUDE, Atmel Studio, or your preferred toolchain (all free)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSB cable for the programmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFree YouTube tutorials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Hood-Daniel — the designer of this kit — has a full library of free AVR tutorials on YouTube using the exact components in this kit. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PatrickHoodDaniel\"\u003eSubscribe to the channel here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFree customer support included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery kit purchase includes free support on what you've purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from the Intermediate Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/newbiehack-microcontroller_kits-microcontroller-intermediate-kit-no-dvd-avr\"\u003eIntermediate Kit\u003c\/a\u003e covers core peripherals — LCD, voltage regulator, potentiometers, basic passives. This Advanced Kit adds the ADXL345 accelerometer, ultrasonic range finder, larger 20x4 LCD, FTDI USB-to-serial converter, additional 3.3V regulator, crystals, and crimp pins\/SIL housings for custom wiring. If you know you'll want sensors and a complete dev environment, the Advanced Kit usually costs less than upgrading later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What can I do with the ADXL345 accelerometer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTilt detection, gesture recognition, vibration monitoring, motion-activated triggers, fall detection, and any project where you need to know how a device is being moved or oriented. Supports both I2C and SPI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What can I do with the ultrasonic range finder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDistance measurement (typically 2cm–4m), proximity sensing, parking sensors, robot obstacle avoidance, level monitoring in tanks\/bins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Already have the Beginner or Intermediate Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/newbiehack-microcontroller_kits-microcontroller-upgrade-kits-avr\"\u003eUpgrade Kits\u003c\/a\u003e to add only the components missing — no need to repurchase what you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BuildYourCNC","offers":[{"title":"Microcontroller Advanced Kit","offer_id":45875876004014,"sku":"801","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/IMG_0331-800.jpg?v=1730085353","url":"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/newbiehack-microcontroller_kits-microcontroller-advanced-kit-no-dvd-avr","provider":"BuildYourCNC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}