The Grove Starter Kit for Arduino is a comprehensive and beginner-friendly kit that provides everything needed to start building real-world Arduino projects—without the hassle of soldering or breadboarding. Designed for rapid prototyping and seamless learning, this kit includes a Grove-compatible Base Shield and 14 additional Grove modules covering a wide range of common input/output functions such as sensing, actuation, audio, and light interaction.
Perfect for STEM education, DIY electronics enthusiasts, and Arduino beginners, the Grove Starter Kit offers a modular, plug-and-play experience using standardized 4-pin Grove connectors. With included demo code, libraries, and a detailed manual, users can quickly build and experiment with projects like smart gardens, interactive lighting, sound-controlled devices, and more.
Whether you’re just starting out or teaching an introductory course, this kit provides a scalable and reusable foundation for creative and technical exploration.
Key Features
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Modular Plug-and-Play Design: Uses Grove’s 4-pin unified socket system for quick, solder-free connections and reliable hardware assembly.
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Complete Starter Package: Includes a Base Shield and 14 essential Grove modules including sensors, actuators, and a full-color LCD.
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Beginner Friendly: Comes with a detailed manual and pre-written libraries for each module to help you get started quickly.
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Compact and Scalable: Small form-factor modules with standardized screw-hole grids allow for clean integration and expansion.
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Environmentally Conscious & Reusable: Designed to reduce duplicate development through reusable components across multiple projects.
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Community Driven: Supported by open-source documentation, tutorials, and a global community for sharing projects and ideas.
Applications
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Smart Home Prototypes (e.g. Smart Cup, Smart Garden)
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Interactive Learning Projects
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Arduino-Based Art and Wearable Tech
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Environmental Monitoring Systems
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DIY Automation and Sensor Projects
What's in the Box
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Base Shield | 1 |
| Grove – LCD RGB Backlight | 1 |
| Grove – Smart Relay | 1 |
| Grove – Buzzer | 1 |
| Grove – Sound Sensor | 1 |
| Grove – Touch Sensor | 1 |
| Grove – Rotary Angle Sensor | 1 |
| Grove – Temperature Sensor | 1 |
| Grove – LED | 1 |
| Grove – Light Sensor | 1 |
| Grove – Button | 1 |
| DIP LED (Blue, Green, Red) | 3 |
| Mini Servo | 1 |
| Grove Cables | 10 |
| 9V to Barrel Jack Adapter | 1 |
| Grove Starter Kit Manual | 1 |
| Plastic Storage Box | 1 |
Technical Details
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Dimensions: Varies by module (kit includes compact components)
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Weight: Approx. 305g
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Battery: Not included
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Country of Origin: China
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HS Code: 9023009000
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UPC: 841454107576