There are substantial materials costs involved with this class and art/electronics in general. We have tried to keep it to the bare minimum but also cover enough possibilities to get a thorough introduction.
A minimal kit has been arranged as a “wish list” at Sparkfun.com and totals just under $150.00 with shipping. It includes everything necessary to work through the course materials. That list is available here:
The current materials list for the PCC paralleled course are available through the bookstore and are financial aid available links to the 4 skus are below:
pdxOpen.tech has no partnership with sparkfun or any of the parts/materials providers. They are chosen merely for simplicity and you are free to acquire materials as best suits your situation or project goals.