I think all this is not worth a $100 bucks, sure it has a nice case and stuff but I think anyone can get all the components for less than $70. Sure there's the convinience of getting all you need for the book exercises but I prefer buying all the components myself
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Radio Shack has the same exact thing, but cheaper
March 29, 2013
Reviewer:
Anonymous Person
from Austin, TX United States
I waited for months for Maker Shed to make this (and the #2 back) available, and I just got tired of waiting. When I emailed customer support, they said they were having trouble sourcing the parts.
So, I went to Radio Shack and purchased both packs, and even saved some money. Radio Shack's packs are identical to these -- I verified each component one-by-one. I don't understand why Make Shed can't keep these kits in stock.
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Essential companion to the book
February 20, 2013
Reviewer:
Sean Kelleher
from Seattle, WA United States
CON:
The power supply got VERY VERY HOT and smelled bad. I had to throw it away. Replaced with a Radio Shack variable power supply.
Some of the parts, like toggle switches and potentiometers, are huge. This is so you can tear them apart and see how they work. Too big for bread-boarding a circuit but you can mount them in a project box (covered in Chapter 3).
I don't feel like I got much for my money, considering it's a plastic box with a handful of parts (and I was able to complete the Ch. 1 and 2 experiments in one day).
But the time saved in shopping for those parts makes this a no-brainer, and I would buy it again!
Pro Tip: Radio Shack sells basically the same packs, and they're a couple bucks cheaper. I didn't confirm if the part counts are identical; I know their "Basic Electronics Pack 2" doesn't have a Helping Hands, for example. But the fine print says it goes with the Make book.
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Good Kit
December 27, 2012
Reviewer:
Dallas Edwards
from Midlothian, VA United States
I've been really pleased with the kit so far. I haven't had any problems with any of the components except for the AC adapter. It immediately started to smell really bad and got too hot to touch. I've since replaced it with another from Radio Shack and haven't had any problems.
I would definitely recommend the kit to anyone going through the book (though plan to pick up another AC adapter). It's well thought out and a great addition to the book.
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Kit update?
October 23, 2012
Reviewer:
Halva
from Berlin, Berlin Germany
Hi, after reading the other reviews I would like to know if you have updated the kit?
==== Response from the Maker Shed: Hi Halva -- We have updated the kit twice since we first launched it, most recently in October 2012. Thanks for asking!
To expensive 
Essential companion to the book 
Kit update? 
