{"product_id":"newbiehack-microcontroller_kits-microcontroller-intermediate-kit-no-dvd-avr","title":"AVR Microcontroller Intermediate 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\u003eThe middle-tier AVR kit — for builders who've moved past blinking LEDs and want to start using real peripherals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a 16x2 LCD display, voltage regulators, potentiometers, additional capacitors, and the components you need to start building circuits with displays, analog input, and serial communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this kit is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilders who completed the AVR Beginner Kit and want more capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHobbyists ready to learn UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, and ADC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudents working through intermediate AVR projects with displays and analog inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants more than blinking LEDs without paying for the full sensor suite\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(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(45) 2x pin header IDC strips\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(1) Push button switch (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) 16x2 LCD character display module\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(8) Connector header breakaway male\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\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-intermediate-kit-with-video-avr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVR Intermediate 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 tutorial library\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHundreds of additional AVR tutorials and project walkthroughs are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/newbiehack.com\"\u003eNewbieHack.com\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. Reply to your order email if you get stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this kit different from the Beginner Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/newbiehack-microcontroller_kits-microcontroller-beginner-kit-1-no-dvd-avr\"\u003eBeginner Kit\u003c\/a\u003e covers fundamentals — chip, programmer, LEDs, buttons, basic resistors and capacitors. This Intermediate Kit adds a 16x2 LCD display, potentiometers, a 5V voltage regulator, additional capacitors, and more pin headers so you can start working with displays, analog inputs, and serial communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this kit different from the Advanced Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/newbiehack-microcontroller_kits-microcontroller-advanced-kit-no-dvd-avr\"\u003eAdvanced Kit\u003c\/a\u003e includes everything here plus an ADXL345 accelerometer, ultrasonic range finder, larger 20x4 LCD, FTDI USB-to-serial converter, additional voltage regulator, crimp pins and SIL housings. If you know you'll want sensors, the Advanced Kit usually costs less than upgrading later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Already have the Beginner 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 Intermediate Kit","offer_id":45875875872942,"sku":"800","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/IMG_0315-800.jpg?v=1730085350","url":"https:\/\/buildyuurcnc.com\/products\/newbiehack-microcontroller_kits-microcontroller-intermediate-kit-no-dvd-avr","provider":"BuildYourCNC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}