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Revision as of 16:07, 23 December 2016
This is a page where we can make notes about using the "Particle" device called the "photon."
Particle
Main page: https://www.particle.io/
Store: https://store.particle.io/
Photon Maker Kit
We have purchased 2 "Photon Maker Kits" (https://store.particle.io/collections/shields-and-kits)
The contents of this kit is shown below and is dicussed here: https://docs.particle.io/datasheets/particle-shields/#photon-maker-kit-contents
Basics
(1) Photon with Headers, (1) USB Micro B Cable, (1) Flex antenna, (1) Breadboard, (1) Proto-board, (1) Deluxe Jumper Wire Pack, (10) Male to Female Jumper Wires, and (1) Battery holder (4xAA, 2x2 with switch).
Headers
(5) 12-Pin Female Headers and (2) 40-Pin Male Breakaway Headers.
Capacitors
(10) Ceramic Capacitor 10nF, (10) Ceramic Capacitors 100nF, and (5) Electrolytic Capacitors 100uF.
LEDs and Diodes
(5) Basic LED - Red, (5) Basic LED - Green, (1) RGB LED, (6) Diode, and (1) IR LED.
Resistors
(10) Resistor 220-Ohm, (10) Resistor 1K-Ohm, (10) Resistor 10K-Ohm, (2) Photoresistors, and (1) 10K Rotary Potentiometer.
Misc Components
(1) Temperature Sensor, (1) Temperature Sensor (covered), (1) Piezo Buzzer, (3) Mini Push Buttons, (2) SPDT Switch, (1) SPDT Relay, (1) NPN Transistor, (1) PIR sensor, (1) Pancake Vibration Motor, (1) Micro Servo, and (1) Serial OLED LCD,0.96".
Photon Start up
The Photon must be connected to a local wifi initially using an iphone or Android device...yes, you can do it thru the computer, but it is not recommended and is much more involved. For instruction (as shown on the packaging) go to:
https://docs.particle.io/guide/getting-started/intro/photon/