AVR Microcontroller Advanced Kit

Our top-tier AVR development kit — for builders who want everything in one box. Sensors, displays, serial communication, voltage regulation, crimp pins, and a complete passive component set. Build motion-sensing devices, distance-measuring circuits, data loggers with LCD output, and any AVR project that uses the chip's full peripheral set.

Who this kit is for

• Serious AVR hobbyists ready for sensor-driven and display-driven projects
• Educators and students working through advanced AVR coursework
• Builders who want the complete AVR experience in a single purchase
• Anyone tired of running out of components mid-project

What's included

• (1) Atmel Atmega324P-20PU AVR microcontroller
• (1) USB AVR programmer
• (2) 36-pin 1x header IDC strips
• (1) Breadboard adapter PCB for USBasp programmer
• (1) White prototyping breadboard with power rails
• (1) Jumper wire pack — 140 pieces, multi-size, multi-color
• (12) Green through-hole LEDs
• (2) Red through-hole LEDs
• (14) 330Ω 1/4W through-hole resistors
• (4) Push button switches (6x6 flat, 4.3mm)
• (4) 100µF 50V polarized through-hole capacitors
• (4) 10µF electrolytic capacitors
• (4) 10kΩ 1/4W through-hole resistors
• (4) 1kΩ 1/4W through-hole resistors
• (7) 0.1µF 50V through-hole capacitors
• (1) 20x4 LCD character display module
• (3) 10kΩ trimmer potentiometers
• (1) 50kΩ potentiometer
• (1) 5V LDO regulator (MAX603)
• (1) 3.3V LDO regulator (MAX604)
• (1) Quad buffer line driver
• (1) 16 MHz crystal
• (1) 18.432 MHz crystal (30ppm)
• (1) FTDI USB-to-Serial converter
• (1) 5V 1.5A voltage regulator
• (2) 22pF 200V capacitors (for crystals)
• (14) Crimp pins for SIL housing
• (2) 5-pin SIL housings
• (2) 2-pin SIL housings
• (1) Ultrasonic range finder — distance measuring transducer
• (1) ADXL345 3-axis accelerometer (16g, I2C and SPI compatible, 3.3V supply)

What you can build

• Motion-controlled devices using the ADXL345 accelerometer
• Distance-sensing and proximity-detection circuits with the ultrasonic range finder
• Data-logging systems with 20x4 LCD output
• UART/SPI/I2C communication between the AVR and other devices
• Custom wiring harnesses using the included crimp pins and SIL housings
• PWM-driven motor controllers
• Crystal-based precision oscillator projects
• Voltage-regulated sensor circuits using the LDOs and 5V regulator

Want a guided video tutorial?

The AVR Advanced Kit with DVD adds Patrick Hood-Daniel's 15-hour Beginning Microcontrollers instructional DVD course.

What you'll need to supply

• A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) for programming the AVR
• AVR programming software — AVRDUDE, Atmel Studio, or your preferred toolchain (all free)
• USB cable for the programmer

Free YouTube tutorials

Patrick Hood-Daniel — the designer of this kit — has a full library of free AVR tutorials on YouTube using the exact components in this kit. Subscribe to the channel here.

Free customer support included

Every kit purchase includes free support on what you've purchased.

Frequently asked questions

Q: How is this different from the Intermediate Kit?
The Intermediate Kit covers core peripherals — LCD, voltage regulator, potentiometers, basic passives. This Advanced Kit adds the ADXL345 accelerometer, ultrasonic range finder, larger 20x4 LCD, FTDI USB-to-serial converter, additional 3.3V regulator, crystals, and crimp pins/SIL housings for custom wiring. If you know you'll want sensors and a complete dev environment, the Advanced Kit usually costs less than upgrading later.

Q: What can I do with the ADXL345 accelerometer?
Tilt detection, gesture recognition, vibration monitoring, motion-activated triggers, fall detection, and any project where you need to know how a device is being moved or oriented. Supports both I2C and SPI.

Q: What can I do with the ultrasonic range finder?
Distance measurement (typically 2cm–4m), proximity sensing, parking sensors, robot obstacle avoidance, level monitoring in tanks/bins.

Q: Already have the Beginner or Intermediate Kit?
Use our Upgrade Kits to add only the components missing — no need to repurchase what you already have.