CIS-1605 Internet of Things Course
​Recommended KIT Purchase

  (4Updated 08/17/2020

Here is my current recommended KIT purchase for my CNM CIS-1605 Internet of Things Courses - All Sections.  These are quality parts that I use on a regular basis for my own IoT work. 

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CIS1605 – Recommended KIT ($185.39) + Video Adapters + Tax/Shipping


ARDUINO KITS​ -
(You need one Arduino Kit with extra parts as listed)

Vilros Arduino Uno R3 Ultimate Starter Kit  $44.99
Add 2 12mm Buttons $1.00 (Vilros Part #VILP067)
Add 2 DC Motor 3.0V $1.87 (Vilros Part # VILP094)

OR

SparkFun Tinker Kit $49.95  or SparkFun Tinker Kit ($49.95) (Amazon.com)
(NOTE: I HAVE 10 slightly used Tinker Kits with the extra parts for $40.00 each) - See Store Above
Add 

1. SPDT 5V Relay ($1.95) https://www.sparkfun.com/products/100 (Links to an external site.)
2. Transitor – NPN (BC337) ($0.50) https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13689 (Links to an external site.)
3. Diode Small Signal – 1N4148 ($0.15) https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8588 (Links to an external site.)

There are other kits available on Amazon like the 
ELEGOO UNO Project Super Starter Kit with Tutorial and UNO R3 Compatible with Arduino IDE
That look like they will work.  I Just haven't tested them.

RASPBERRY PI KIT -  (DO NOT BUY 8GB VERSION)
(You need one Raspberry Pi Kit plus extra parts)


Kits Options Include

Vilros Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Complete Starter Kit with Clear Transparent or Black Case and Built in Fan​

OR

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Starter PRO Kit - 4GB RAM

OR

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (B Plus) Starter Kit (32 GB EVO+ Edition, Premium Black Case)

For your  Video Adapters pick up only the ones you need based on your monitor or TV that will be used for this course.
Raspberry Pi 4 Options

1. Micro HDMI to HDMI Adapters (2 Pack) ($8.99) (Amazon.com)
2. Micro HDMI to DVI Adapter ($9.39) (Amazon.com)
3. Micro HDMI to VGA Active Adapter ($9.69) (Amazon.com)

EXTRA PARTS
Buy these regardless of Kit

1. Jumper Wires – 7.8” (40-M/F. 40-M/M, 40-F/F) ($5.99) (Amazon.com)
2. Sabrent Micro SD Card Reader ($8.99) (Amazon.com)
3. TWO (2) or (3) - Silicon Power 32GB High Speed MicroSD Cards ($7.99 * 2 = $15.98) --Based on Tom's Hardware Article "Best microSD Cards for Raspberry Pi" - June 15, 2020
4. Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2-8 Megapixel,1080p (RPI-CAM-V2) ($24.76) (Amazon.com)

Optional
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Breadboard (830 Point) ($2.60) (Amazon.com)




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