ESP32 IT Prank
December 20, 2021
The KOTYs
I am blessed with the opportunity to go hands on with nearly every Arduino starter kit on the market. present you the Kit of the Year Awards (the KOTYs!). As the administrator of an Arduino Facebook Group with 144,000+ members, I've seen a lot. This is what rose to the top.
Watch the KOTYs
Elegoo Mega - Overall Kit of the Year Winner
Where it Rocks
Great out of the box experience
Quality components
Parts can be reused with ESP and Pi
Great documentation
Where it Lacks
The projects could be more creative
The parts are quality, but not special
Dr. Duino Explorer Edition - Best Enthusiast Kit
Where it Rocks
The best online documentation
The most creative single board kit
Can be expanded with extra lessons
Where it Lacks
Expensive compared to competitors
Not available pre-soldered
Grove Beginner Kit - Best Budget Kit
Where it Rocks
Best bang for the buck
Components can be reused
Quick connectors make wiring easy
Where it Lacks
Kit should include more wires
Less sensors than the other kits
Keyestudio STEM Kit - Best Kit for Kids
Where it Rocks
Creative projects
Quality parts
Parts designed to be reused in future projects
Where it Lacks
Requires adult supervision (Arduino version)
Freenove FNK0059 Projects Kit - Best Kit for Students
Where it Rocks
Excellent value
Amazing quality
Minimal wiring
Broad range of parts and projects
Where it Lacks
External components grouped tightly together
Some parts are not reusable
