SparkFun Inventor's Kit for Edison Experiment Guide

Contributors: Shawn Hymel

Introduction

The SparkFun Inventor's Kit for Intel® Edison, otherwise known as the Edison SIK, introduces the Edison as a powerful Internet of Things (IoT) platform. The experiments contained within these pages will guide you through programming the Edison using JavaScript and controlling various electronics. Whether you are new to electronics and JavaScript or are looking to take your skills to the next level (to the "cloud!"), this kit is a great starting point.

Included Materials

Here is a complete list of all the parts included in the Edison SIK.

The SparkFun Inventor's Kit for Intel® Edison includes the following:

• 1x Intel® Edison
• 1x SparkFun Block for Intel® Edison - Base
• 1x SparkFun Block for Intel® Edison - GPIO
• 1x SparkFun Block for Intel® Edison - ADC
• 1x Basic 16x2 Character LCD - White on Black 3.3V
• 1x Mini Photocell
• 1x Temperature Sensor - TMP36
• 1x LED - RGB Diffused Common Cathode
• 20x 100Ω Resistors
• 20x 10kΩ Resistors
• 3x 2N3904 NPN Transistors
• 1x Piezo Speaker
• 1x 10k Trimpot
• 1x USB OTG Cable
• 1x USB microB Cable
• 1x Breadboard
• 1x Intel® Edison Hardware Pack
• 30x Jumper Wires
• 4x Push Buttons
• 1x Screwdriver

If, at any time, you are unsure which part a particular experiment is asking for, reference this section.

Suggested Reading

The following links may help guide you in your journey through the Edison SIK.

• Edison Getting Started Guide - A quick way to program the Edison using the Arduino IDE.
• General Guide to SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - Describes how the Blocks work with the Edison and provides a brief overview of all the available Blocks.
• Intel's Getting Started Guide - Tutorial on how to get the Edison running with either the Arduino Breakout Board or the Mini Breakout Board.

Each experiment will also have a Suggested Reading section to aid you in understanding the components and concepts used in that particular experiment.