WorkBench-IO Starter Project Development Kit

5.00 out of 5
(4 customer reviews)

$89.95

Full functionality and a system to keep your work area efficient and orderly. A great way to get started with your electronics, robotics or single-board computer projects. 

Everything you get with the WorkBench 1007 Starter PDK, PLUS the Integrated Organizer.

WorkBench-IO Starter Kit includes:

  • One WorkBench 1007 Base (V2.0), in your choice of color
  • One Integrated Organizer box
  • One Arduino Slide adapter
  • One Raspberry Pi Slide adapter
  • One Feather/Particle Argon, Boron, Xenon Slide adapter
  • Four 2×3 Click connectors
  • One 1×3 Click connector
  •  

    One hardware packet

Description


Integrated Organizer

Find the items you need quickly: Tools and a wealth of small components easily fit into the IO.

The IO is a sturdy tacklebox with 3 to 28 compartments depending on how you arrange the dividers. 

Two permanently attached handles securely engage any V2.0 1007 WorkBench Base.

A thumb-actuated spring-release mechanism easily and quickly clips the Base onto and off of the Integrated Organizer box.


1007 Base, V2.0

Use to prototype, manage electronics, and transport your projects.

Specifications:

  • Overall dimensions: 14” x 8” x 1”
  • Work surface: Approximate 54 sq. in.
  • Matrices: 10×7 primary matrix; 9×6 secondary matrix
  • Material: 1/8” acrylic; your choice of matte black, sapphire blue, or neon green

To be clear, V2.0 is functionally no different than earlier versions for project and prototype building.  All existing Clicks, Slides and Covers will work just fine on V2.0 Bases. 

Version 2.0 of the 1007 Base adds four rectangular laser-cut holes on the sides where it engages the tangs on the HDPE handles. 

However, V1.xx Bases (i.e., the earliest versions) cannot easily be retrofitted to attach to the Integrated Organizer.


One Slide adapter, Arduino Uno

Mount Arduino UNO, or use with any board with the same configuration, including the Arduino MEGA and some ESP32 breakout boards.

Specification:

Usage Tips:

  • When installed in the raised bosses, hex nuts enable you to firmly attach and easily remove the Arduino multiple times.
  • All hardware included. Click/Slide Assembly Guide
Arduino UNO Slide

One Slide adapter, Raspberry Pi

Mount Raspberry Pi 2, 3, 4, 5 or any board with the same configuration.

Specifications:

  • Material: ABS plastic; 3D-print
  • Assemble with a 2×3 Click

Usage Tips:

  • When installed in the raised bosses, hex nuts enable you to firmly attach and easily remove the Arduino multiple times.
  • All hardware included. Click/Slide Assembly Guide
Raspberry Pi 2,3,4 Slide

One Slide adapter, Feather/Particle

Mounts multiple boards with Feather, Featherwing, and Particle configurations.

Specifications:

  • Material: ABS plastic; 3D-print
  • Assemble with a 1×3 Click

Usage Tips:

  • AdaFruit Feather 32u4 Basic
  • Particle Argon, Boron or Xenon, or any board with the same configuration. 
  • Adafruit FeatherWing Kit (terminal block breakout board)
Feather/Particle Slide

Four 2X3 Click connectors

Clicks into the Base for easy management and layout of the project. Mount electronics using a Slide adapter, or direct attach methods.

Specifications:

  • Mounting platform: 2.53” x 3.35” (64.3mm x 85.4mm)
  • Material: ABS plastic; 3D-print

Usage Tips:

2x3 Click

One 1X3 Click connector

Mount electronics using a Slide adapter, or direct attach methods.  Clicks into the Base for easy management and layout of the project.

Specifications:

  • Mounting platform: 1.56” x 3.35” (40mm x 85.4mm)
  • Material: ABS plastic; 3D-print

Usage Tips:

1x3 Click

One Hardware Packet, 1007

Includes all the small hardware needed to get started with the WorkBench 1007 Starter Kit.  But, if you like, buy extra hardware from the same sources we use.

  • 13 M2.5 hex nuts; for Click/Slide assembly
  • 13 M3.0 hex nuts; for Click/Slide assembly
  • 1 M2.5 x 20 screw; for Click Slide assembly
  • 13 M2.5 x 8 machine screws; attach electronics to Click/Slide assemblies
  • 4 Nylon male/female standoffs; use to build electronics tower
  • 8 Tubular standoffs; direct-attach electronics to Clicks
  • 9 #2 x 5/8” self-tapping screws; direct-attach electronics to Clicks
  • 2 8-32 x 7/16 machine screws; for cable management
  • 2 8-32 nyloc nuts; for cable management
  • 2 Cable tie saddle mounts; for cable management
  • 2 Zipties, small; for cable management
1007 Hardware Packet

Additional information

Weight 46 oz
Dimensions 15.5 × 10.5 × 5 in
Color

Black Matte, Neon Green, Sapphire Blue

Specifications

WorkBench-IO Starter Kit Data Sheet

Electronics Mounting Guide

4 reviews for WorkBench-IO Starter Project Development Kit

  1. 5 out of 5

    Don Latham (verified owner) –

    HEY! This is a really useful travel setup. I did stick a top cover on, and I’ve put a handle on the cover for really easy carry. Handles at your nearest Ace hardware, etc, Use a fender washer pair to spread the stress on the plastic, and don’t do a death torque on the screws.
    The lower box might be better with total partition control.

  2. 5 out of 5

    Don Latham (verified owner) –

    Also forgot that one option might be to sell the box clamp/handle set as a separate option, with a little hole template sheet. That would enable a user to adapt his own box of various kinds.

    • Barbara –

      Thanks for the thoughtful comments, Don. We’re looking at your suggestions, but trying to manage the number of SKUs in our small company. That is not to say we won’t do both eventually.

  3. 5 out of 5

    Guido –

    Holy cow, that thing is a rock! I love it!!!! Really nice design. I’ll be stowing a bunch of my components in TODAY!

    • Barbara –

      Nice to hear that, Guido! Thanks for commenting!

  4. 5 out of 5

    Scott Langlands (verified owner) –

    I am enjoying the portability of the IO workbench and often tinker in my home office or around the house with my kids. This is really a game changer for me to be able to jump on my board with no set up time between sessions.

    • Barbara –

      Thanks Scott! I love that it saves you time!

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