*Item contains a CdS cell photoresistor. The RoHS exemption request status for CdS cells is currently unclear; there are no RoHS-compliant exact replacement devices available.
Our most popular starter kit features the What's a Microcontroller? (WAM) curriculum and includes all of the BASIC Stamp® hardware required to complete the activites and challenges. All you need to add is a 9V power supply to get up and running.
Winning Combination saves you money
Our most popular BASIC Stamp microcontroller is the BS2-IC module. Widely used in education, hobby, and industry, this module has enough program space, execution speed, and I/O pins for most applications. Now featured with the What's a Microcontroller curriculum and parts kit, this Starter Kit has our highest recommendation.
Build over 40 Hands On Projects
With the latest edition of this kit, you will receive the What's a Microcontroller? (WAM) parts and text making the Discovery Kit a bona fide "Getting Started" kit. With the WAM kit you'll get your feet wet through a series of over 40 activities designed to provide you with the best possible introduction to the world of BASIC Stamp modules. The text contains clear explanations, defines electronics terms in a friendly manner, and most importantly builds your confidence so you can start building your own electronics inventions.
Discovery Kit Parts Listing
If you're starting from scratch, this is the most cost-effective approach. The kit includes the following:
- BASIC Stamp 2 module
- USB Board of Education Programming Board
- BASIC Stamp Manual
- CD-ROM (software and documentation)
- 10 jumper wires
- USB Cable
- What's a Microcontroller Text
- What's a Microcontroller? Parts Kit
Downloads:
Board of Education USB Rev D Schematic (.pdf)
BASIC Stamp Manual v2.2 (.pdf)
BOE-USB Manual v1.4 (.pdf)
What's a Microcontroller v2.2 (.pdf)
What's a Microcontroller? Errata v1.4 (.pdf)