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We’ve already seen <a href="https://blog.arduino.cc/2025/12/22/from-scratch-to-doom-its-running-on-uno-q/">lots of amazing projects based on Arduino UNO Q</a> come up since its launch in early October –&nbsp;but we’re doubling down anyway!&nbsp;



Today, we are launching a new Arduino UNO Q variant with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage, allowing all of you to dream bigger and go further, while still enjoying the same Arduino UNO Q form factor and ease of use. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">4 good reasons to choose 4GB</h2>



In this 4GB variant, Arduino UNO Q still leverages a unique combination of powerful Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QRB2210 microprocessor and real-time STM32U585 microcontroller, but can now better meet the needs of developers who require a more ample memory configuration.



Choosing between the variants comes down to your priorities: the 2GB variant of Arduino UNO Q provides optimized efficiency, while the new 4GB variant maximizes versatility.



While the first variant of Arduino UNO Q remains a capable and powerful board, there are four specific situations where you’ll want to opt for the new one:



1. This new version is recommended if you intend to use Arduino UNO Q as a standalone SBC (single-board computer) – connecting a monitor, keyboard, and mouse via the USB-C hub and running the Debian Linux OS on the board with a graphical user interface. To enjoy a responsive Linux desktop experience in this case, the 4GB RAM provides a comfortable baseline.



2. In the same way, the extra 2GB of RAM are crucial to prevent slowdowns and crashes if your application involves multiple, simultaneous high-level processes – e.g. running the Arduino App Lab on the board, hosting a local web server, managing database logging, and streaming camera input all at once. The 2GB variant of Arduino UNO Q remains perfectly suitable if you need to run a single, dedicated, lightweight process on the MPU.



3. Choose the 4GB / 32GB variant if you plan to use larger, more complex AI or machine learning models – such as high-resolution computer vision or sophisticated audio processing. While the 2GB variant is suitable for smaller, memory-optimized tinyML applications, “heftier” models require a larger memory footprint to load files and process input data efficiently.



4. If you want substantial built-in storage for logs and data, as well as a robust development environment, the 32GB eMMC gives you all the space you need for numerous Linux packages, large project assets, or long-term sensor data logs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">More options, more power to you!&nbsp;</h2>



No matter which variant is best suited for your project, Arduino UNO Q is the starting point that can help you bring to life infinite ideas because its dual brain bridges high-performance computing with real-time control.&nbsp;



We designed it to take you “from blink to think” in no time!&nbsp;Also thanks to the new <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/#app-lab-section">Arduino App Lab</a>, a whole new, all-in-one developer environment where you can seamlessly combine Arduino sketches, Python scripts, and containerized AI models.&nbsp;



Just pick Arduino UNO Q from our store –&nbsp;in <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/products/uno-q">the cost-efficient 2GB variant</a> or<a href="https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/uno-q-4gb"> ready-to-expand 4GB variant</a> – to discover how easy development, robotics, and edge computing can be. The new Arduino UNO Q 4GB variant is also currently available to order from <a href="https://uk.rs-online.com/web/content/m/arduino-unoq-uk">RS Components</a>, <a href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?url=%2Fnew-products%2Fembedded-computers-education-maker-boards%2Farduino-uno-q">Farnell</a>, <a href="https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/product-highlight/a/arduino/uno-q-microcontroller-board?srsltid=AfmBOoqslY5KbUqGMMc1RAKEQXW2viPROWaUgfJHgQB4uy8PU3QAD8ar">DigiKey</a>, <a href="https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/Arduino/ABX00173?qs=4dK74SdgGtyyuy73kw9WMQ%3D%3D">Mouser</a>, and <a href="https://robu.in/product-category/microcontroller-development-board/official-arduino-boards/">Robu.in</a>, and other<a href="https://store.arduino.cc/pages/distributors"> authorized distributors and resellers</a>.



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Arduino UNO Q is now available with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage!

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When we met Larry Bank at Maker Faire Rome 2025, we knew immediately that he was someone our community needed to hear from. Bank is what you might call a “perpetual optimist and inventor” – someone who not only sees problems but convinces people he can solve them, then does exactly that.



His specialty? Code optimization. But Bank&#8217;s contributions to the open-source community go far beyond making software run faster. He’s spent years creating libraries, tools, and solutions that make difficult things simpler – especially for makers working with Arduino boards and other microcontrollers. His philosophy is refreshingly straightforward: “There’s no value in hoarding knowledge. It’s best just to share it.”



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We sat down with Bank to talk about his approach to code, his love for the Arduino ecosystem, and why efficiency still matters in a world of increasingly powerful hardware.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The secret power of code optimization</h2>



You’ve been called “the performance whisperer.” What originally drew you to optimizing code at such a deep level?



I started my computing journey on a 0.95MHz 6809 with 4K of RAM. This extremely constrained environment taught me early on to be very careful about how I use computer resources. What really set me on my path was when I visited a Radio Shack and saw fast video games running on computers that I thought were slow. I had just started to learn BASIC programming. What blew my 13-year-old mind was that if you were clever and wrote your program in machine language instead of BASIC, it would unlock tremendous speed. Even as computers got much faster over the years, it has become part of my DNA to make the best use of the machine’s abilities and learn the machine code needed to unlock maximum speed.



How does your experience writing efficient code relate to what you create for Arduino?



Today’s microcontrollers are a lot like the early computers from 45+ years ago. What’s different is that writing efficient code for MCUs now means better battery life and potentially doing the same job on a less expensive part. My open-source efforts are often focused on bringing functions and features to MCUs that people assume can’t be done. I try to leverage my experience to create unique solutions that are easy to use and delight – or surprise – people.



Check out <a href="https://gist.github.com/bitbank2/5947aeb3fba6c35d6c4c6eadc6dfa834">Bank&#8217;</a><a href="https://gist.github.com/bitbank2/5947aeb3fba6c35d6c4c6eadc6dfa834">s Multi-Invaders Game Emulator demo, running on an ATSAMD51</a>, for proof that clever optimization unlocks possibilities people don’t expect!



Will efficiency still matter in 2026 and beyond? What role do you think efficiency plays in today’s world of increasingly powerful hardware?



Excellent question! For many years, people were taught that if your computer is not fast enough, don’t worry – next year’s model will be twice as fast. This created a terrible default behavior for software developers and vendors. Now that we’re hitting the physical limits of silicon and Moore’s law is no longer able to continuously deliver faster machines, writing efficient – and parallelized – software will be increasingly more valuable.



Many developers start at the high level. What do you think they miss by not understanding what’s happening “on the bare metal?&#8221;



It’s not fair to expect everyone to learn every detail about how computers and digital logic work in order to develop software, especially when getting started with programming. However, the other extreme – treating the computer like a black box – leads to inefficient code and wasted resources. I think there can be a balance where computer science courses teach enough details of how computers work to avoid common performance mistakes. For self-taught programmers who use a high-level language, inserting a few useful facts about how their software is actually running would be a good addition to any tutorials or beginner courses. One thing that would benefit high-level programmers is to understand the cost of their choices – that different operations take different amounts of effort to execute. Small changes to their code can yield significant time and energy savings.



Want to see optimization in action? Bank wrote a <a href="https://bitbanksoftware.blogspot.com/2025/04/code-optimization-lesson-simplification.html">step-by-step guide to code optimization</a> using Arduino as an example. It’s a masterclass in simplification.



Tell us about your work as a software optimization consultant.



There’s an initial challenge in acquiring new clients because they either don’t believe that I can help them or have an emotional attachment to their code that prevents them from even letting me try. Once I get through the initial resistance, I usually run their code through a profiler – Apple’s Xcode is my favorite – and see where the trouble spots are. Software development requires balancing a ton of trivia and assumptions in your head to be able to see the big picture, and oftentimes, the assumptions are wrong. My first task when I look at new code is to test every assumption. I’ll often find significant savings when I correct or remove code that was written based on a wrong assumption.



Next comes an examination of the data. Often the algorithm will be written to treat all of the data as if it’s complex when the majority of it might be empty or non-changing. A rewrite to take advantage of the true statistics of the data can yield significant savings. Finally, I come to the cleanup stage. This is where I’ll pick through every line of time-critical code and look for more efficient ways of writing it. If the client allows and there is benefit, I’ll make use of target-specific instructions such as SIMD. It usually doesn’t take very much of my time to get significant speed-ups at each stage. It’s not unusual for me to get a 10× speed improvement when I’m done.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Testing the limits, then overcoming them</h2>



Your work often combines sensors and displays. Why do you find that pairing so interesting?



I grew up in an information vacuum before the internet existed. Digital displays and sensors were expensive, prized components only accessible to big companies with big budgets. It’s still amazing to me how these components have become so easy to acquire and at such low prices. I think displaying sensor information is extremely valuable in our daily lives. Having these components in the hands of makers like me allows for some amazing ideas to emerge. Specific sensors such as CO2 and humidity are valuable in every home to prevent mold growth and freshen the air as needed. Being able to create your own precision instruments with your own software is truly magical.



Can you share an example of a project where optimizing your display code made a huge difference?



Display code optimization is usually a usability issue first – people don’t appreciate seeing pixels being drawn; they want to not notice the technology and just see the information. A specific example is optimizing my OneBitDisplay library for those inexpensive I2C OLED displays. These displays are considered “slow” because they’re connected with a slow interface. Most people assume that they’re not capable of fast updates because they’ve only seen them update slowly and with a lot of flickering.



I experimented with them and wrote code that efficiently sends only the necessary information. I also tested their limits and found that they can handle much higher speeds than the interface normally supports. The end result was being able to play smooth, full-speed animated GIF sequences and allow people to display their normal data faster and with less flicker.



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Watch what optimized display code looks like in action: in this video, Bank demonstrates smooth animations even on hardware most people assume is too slow.



How do you approach writing code that’s both efficient and readable for others in the open-source community?



There are several levels of code optimization – algorithm, code choices, and then using target-specific instructions like SIMD. My open-source code is mostly written to be efficient at the first two levels and remain readable. Starting many years ago I also got into the habit of adding a comment to nearly every line of my code to ensure that I and others could understand it. Efficient code isn’t mutually exclusive from readable code. When taken to the extreme, optimized code can become less understandable, but that’s usually not what I share as FOSS. My main aim for the open-source code I share is that it’s portable, efficient, and readable.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The future-proof value of open-source</h2>



What motivates you to share your code so openly, and what do you hope people take from it?



During my lifetime, software and computer knowledge has evolved from being extremely rare and valuable to becoming essentially free. There was a time when I was able to sell software to individuals and companies for high prices and made a good living at it. I held on to my trade secrets and accumulated experience to develop and sell new software. The devaluation of software and the simultaneous emergence of a community of people freely sharing code and knowledge has turned this idea on its head.



I see the FOSS community as a democratizing force that empowers people. I want other people to benefit from what I’ve learned and written. My open-source projects have longevity and gain value over time, as opposed to the proprietary software I’ve written for large companies that have ended up in the wastebin. Software is frustrating, and embedded software is an order of magnitude more frustrating. I get a lot of satisfaction from seeing my FOSS projects save people time and frustration.



How do you see open-source collaboration evolving – in the embedded and maker communities and beyond?



I can’t predict where things are going, but I do see two great needs that have not been filled – discoverability is very poor and financial support for open-source authors is insufficient. People tend to find my work by accident because they don’t even know how to search for it. I think there is risk in large for-profit companies managing a major hub for open source and imposing their influence on the FOSS community. Ultimately, I think Arduino’s Library Manager is a great model for other FOSS communities to emulate – it allows for easy discovery and utilization of a vast collection of open-source code and leaves the door open to explore and collaborate.



What attracted you to the Arduino ecosystem?



Arduino – both hardware and software – created multiple positive feedback loops which greatly reduced the difficulty of working with embedded devices. The open-source aspect allowed everyone to participate and contribute to the ecosystem. Young and old were given a painless onramp to a very exclusive world. The homogenization of embedded software through a common API and development system is something that’s particularly valuable to me – it allows me to develop software for a diverse set of devices from different vendors that all share common code.



For example, writing and testing my display and sensor libraries across wildly different hardware is much more productive because of the Arduino IDE. It’s also taught me to consider the wider collection of devices that it might run on. Things like endianness and unaligned memory accesses are some of the many considerations I bake into all of my code.


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Did you attend Maker Faire Rome 2025? Bank created an <a href="https://github.com/bitbank2/MFRBadge/wiki">electronic badge project</a> specifically for attendees there – check it out and make your own for the next edition



What are some of the challenges and benefits of sharing open-source code?



Open source for me has been mostly a hobby I did with my personal time. Depending on the ups and downs in my professional and personal life, I didn’t always have much time to dedicate to it. Starting last year, I applied for and was approved to receive a few tax-free grants from NLnet’s NGI-Zero fund. The Netherlands and the EU are sponsoring FOSS projects because they see the value of supporting work that benefits everyone and has become critical infrastructure in our daily lives.



I’ve also recently found new clients who use some of my FOSS libraries in their products and pay me to enhance them. This is the most satisfying type of work for me – professional work which helps a client and helps the FOSS community at the same time. I also receive some monthly donations through GitHub’s sponsor program. It’s not a lot of money, but having this income is another way to help support my continuous efforts to expand and improve my FOSS work.



Which of your FOSS projects are you most proud of?



A few years ago, I would have said my imaging codecs – JPEG, PNG, TIFF G4 – but over the last couple of years I’ve been focused more on making difficult things simpler. Specifically, I think my work with e-paper can have the most profound impact on reducing frustration and bringing new ideas to the field. I’m currently working on something that should be really exciting for people wanting to use e-reader displays in their own projects.



What kind of project or breakthrough do you still dream of building – or helping others build?



I like to work on projects which use my unique experience to reduce waste. I’ve been able to work on a few projects which allowed companies to avoid buying more servers and use less energy on the servers they had. I wish more companies with server farms would allow me to help them save energy because I think a larger and larger portion of the world’s energy is being used to run inefficient software.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Keep up with (and give back to) Bank!&nbsp;</h2>



Bank&#8217;s work embodies what we love most about the maker and open-source communities: the belief that sharing knowledge makes everyone stronger, that constraints breed creativity, and that accessible tools can empower anyone to build something remarkable.



Visit his GitHub profile to discover his full collection of optimized libraries for displays, sensors, imaging, and more. And if Bank&#8217;s philosophy resonates with you – or if his libraries have saved you time and frustration – consider <a href="https://github.com/sponsors/bitbank2">sponsoring his work on GitHub</a>. Supporting open-source developers like Bank helps ensure that the tools and knowledge we all benefit from continue to grow and evolve.

Meet Larry Bank: the performance whisperer making code faster and open source better

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The <a href="https://github.com/arduino/arduino-app-lab/releases">latest 0.3.2. update</a> brings improved reliability, automated setup, AI model control, and exciting new examples to inspire your next creation. From smarter updates to better hardware visibility, everything is designed to make coding easier and more powerful with your <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/product-uno-q">Arduino UNO Q</a>.



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Arduino App Lab 0.3.2 user interface



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. A smarter, more reliable update flow</h2>



We’ve made sure you never get left behind by fixing the &#8220;stuck&#8221; update issues for Windows users.



Arduino App Lab now includes programmatic retries for update checks and provides detailed error messages if something goes wrong.



While you can now skip most updates, we’ve kept &#8220;mandatory&#8221; updates for critical Arduino fixes to ensure your system stays secure.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Automated dependency management</h2>



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App Lab 0.3.2 with automatic installed library dependencies



No more manual hunting for Sketch libraries! Arduino App Lab now automatically installs required Sketch library dependencies.



A new pre-run check verifies that all mandatory parameters are set for Bricks, preventing Arduino App Lab from running into errors before it even starts.



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App Lab 0.3.2 Bricks configuration



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Integrated AI model control</h2>



You can now dive deeper into AI with new model cards that show specific brick details. You also have the flexibility to select exactly which AI model you want to use for a given brick, giving you more control over your smart projects.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">4. Editor enhancements</h2>



We&#8217;ve fixed the file system so you can easily create files even within newly created or empty folders.



Desktop users can also launch a terminal emulator directly from the footer to interact with the Arduino UNO Q from its Linux console.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">5. Better hardware visibility and support</h2>



Connecting to your board is now more transparent. It is also easier to select the correct board when you have multiple ones connected to the PC or available on the network.



We also improved error handling by suggesting hardware connection checks if the connection fails.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New examples available in Arduino App Lab</h2>



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<li>Bedtime story teller: This example shows how to create a bedtime story teller. It uses a cloud-based language model to generate a story based on user input and shows the story on a web interface.</li>
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New bedtime story teller example in Arduino App Lab&nbsp;



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<li>Theremin simulator: A simple Theremin simulator that generates audio based on user input. This example turns your web app into a simple electronic instrument by mapping cursor position to pitch and amplitude. Using the Web UI brick and the new wave generator brick, it enables near real-time sound generation on the UNO Q board, all built in Python.</li>
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New theremin simulator example in Arduino App Lab



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<li>Object hunting: Detect a list of objects to win the game.</li>



<li>Fan vibration monitoring: Monitor fan vibrations and detect anomalies.</li>



<li>LED matrix painter: This example provides a simple paint interface for LED matrix, featuring a drawing canvas, tools for drawing and erasing pixels, and a panel for saving frames.The goal is to design animation frames for an LED matrix. It provides a web interface where users can design frames and animations and export them as C/C++ code.</li>
</ul>



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New LED matrix painter example in Arduino App Lab



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<li>Mascot jump game: An endless runner game where you jump over electronic components with the LED character.</li>
</ul>



We’ll dive even deeper into these examples soon, stay tuned!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Your feedback matters</h2>



We’re working hard to improve stability, and your feedback is essential. Please keep sharing bugs, issues, and ideas via <a href="https://forum.arduino.cc/c/development-tools/app-lab/224">the forum</a>.



Want to explore the details behind this release? Visit our <a href="https://github.com/arduino/arduino-app-lab/releases">GitHub repository</a>. Please note that the repository is newly open-sourced and currently contains limited information. Comprehensive documentation and updates will be added over time, so check back regularly for more resources.



Download the latest Arduino App Lab version <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/#app-lab-section">here</a>.

Introducing the latest Arduino App Lab updates and examples

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We’re starting the new year with a big event: the Arduino team will be in Las Vegas for CES 2026 (January 6-9), ready to demonstrate a selection of advanced applications based on <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/product-uno-q">the new Arduino UNO Q</a> board. Come by <a href="https://exhibitors.ces.tech/8_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?exhid=00130000008Rq1wAAC">Qualcomm’s booth #5001</a> in the West Hall to check them out, ask questions, and experience in first person how easy development, robotics, and edge computing can be!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">One board for robotics, smart homes, and easy parking? Arduino UNO Q!</h2>



Perhaps the cutest proof-of-concept at Arduino UNO Q’s launch, our Robot Dog is flying to Las Vegas and ready to meet and greet his fans. It will follow you around, smile and, if you’re lucky, even give you a wink! Its adorable antics are based on the advanced capabilities of Arduino UNO Q, with its unique combination of Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QRB2210 microprocessor and STM32U585 microcontroller, controlled remotely using a web interface that was effortlessly developed via Arduino App Lab.



Those same capabilities that bring our Robot Dog to life can transform everyday environments: check out our Smart Home demo, where Arduino UNO Q and Arduino App Lab help you manage lights automatically. This interactive setup simulates a three-room environment — bedroom, bathroom, and living room — with real devices, full local control via touchscreen, and live energy monitoring.



Smart technology can also remove frictions from daily activities like parking: with Edge Impulse, we’ve developed a multi-stage computer vision Parking Lot demo where Arduino UNO Q enables efficient, AI-powered vehicle monitoring with a hybrid edge-to-cloud approach. A great example of how a robust, efficient, and scalable system can provide rich, real-time insights while keeping resource use at the minimum.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Test object detection with Arduino UNO Q and Arduino App Lab</h2>



At the booth, we’ll show you how you can seamlessly use UNO Q as a single-board computer right out of the box. All you have to do is connect it to a monitor, camera, mouse, and keyboard using a single USB-C dongle, and power it up. Arduino UNO Q will run the Linux Debian operating system and leverage its pre-loaded Arduino App Lab to give you instant access to advanced AI functionalities like object detection.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Interested in the future of edge AI? Come say hi!</h2>



If you are a member of the media, feel free to contact press@arduino.cc to schedule a booth tour or interview. Enterprise or professional user? Get in touch <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/pro/contact-us/">here</a>.



We’re excited to be part of <a href="https://www.ces.tech/">CES 2026</a> and to meet visitors from the whole world, introducing as many people as possible to the “Arduino way” to technology: open, accessible, easy.&nbsp;



Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

CES 2026 presents the future of tech – and Arduino makes it accessible to all! 

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If you’ve ever wanted to go from idea to prototype in minutes – without fiddling with wiring diagrams or debugging connections – then you probably already know (and love!) <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/pages/modulino" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modulino®</a>. These compact, plug-and-play nodes have made it easier than ever to prototype, learn, and build with Arduino. And now the ecosystem is getting even bigger. 



We’re excited to announce four new additions to the family:&nbsp;



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<li><a href="https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/modulino-latch-relay" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modulino Latch Relay</a> – Switch high-power loads with a simple signal</li>



<li><a href="https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/modulino-light" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modulino Light</a> – Detect ambient brightness and react to changes in lighting</li>



<li><a href="https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/modulino-joystick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modulino Joystick</a> – Add intuitive interactive control to your gaming or robotics projects</li>



<li><a href="https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/modulino-vibro" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modulino Vibro</a> – Trigger silent vibration feedback in response to actions or inputs</li>
</ul>



They join the seven already available nodes – Movement, Distance, Thermo, Knob, Buzzer, Pixels, and Buttons – expanding what you can build with just a few clicks.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Instantly compatible with Arduino boards</h2>



Just like the original line-up, the new Modulino nodes are compatible with Arduino boards that support Qwiic connectivity – including the <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/products/uno-q" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UNO Q</a>, <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/products/uno-r4-wifi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UNO R4 WiFi</a>, <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/products/nesso-n1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nesso N1</a>, <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/products/nano-r4-with-headers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nano R4</a>, and the <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/products/nano-connector-carrier" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nano Connector Carrier</a>. You can also use them with other 3.3 V Arduino boards using a Qwiic-to-breadboard jumper or the convenient side headers.



So, whether you’re prototyping a smart device with your Nano, testing an automation concept with your UNO Q, or teaching your students the basics of sensors and actuators – Modulino is the quickest way to get up and running.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Plug, code, go</h2>



Each node includes everything you need to start right away: a 5-cm Qwiic cable, a consistent mechanical footprint, and compatibility with both Arduino language (based on C++) and MicroPython programming environments. You just plug it in, <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">open your IDE</a>, and start exploring with the powerful Modulino library and examples.



Because all nodes are designed with the same form factor, you can swap components or reconfigure your layout without any redesign. You can even daisy-chain multiple nodes together in seconds, regardless of whether they’re sensors or actuators – it all just works.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From classrooms to prototypes</h2>



Modulino was built with everyone in mind. Teachers and students can use the modules to focus on learning, not debugging. Makers and hobbyists can test interactive ideas without spending hours wiring things up. And professionals can accelerate early-stage development with a robust, modular platform that’s just as at home in a STEM lab as it is on an engineer’s workbench.



Stay tuned as the <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/pages/modulino" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modulino family</a> keeps growing – and keep sharing your projects with us. We can’t wait to see what you build next!

More ways to prototype faster: four new Arduino Modulino are now available

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Want to learn about electronics? Get your quick and easy start with the new <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/starterkit/">Arduino Starter Kit R4</a>, perfect for STEM fans of all ages – no prior experience required! The kit covers both coding and electronics through fun, engaging, and hands-on projects.&nbsp;



In addition to the tutorials included in the manual inside the box, you can explore a growing number of ideas online to unlock the full potential of the Arduino UNO R4 WiFi – and of your own creativity!



This is a fresh take on one of our most beloved kits, now with even more room to grow. And with new online resources and access to Arduino Certification, you’ll be able to go further with your ideas, right from the very first project.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Built around the powerful Arduino UNO R4 WiFi</h2>



At the heart of the Arduino Starter Kit R4 is the Arduino <a href="https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/uno-r4-wifi">UNO R4 WiFi</a>, combining the power of a Renesas RA4M1 microcontroller with the flexibility of the ESP32-S3 module. That means you get enhanced processing capabilities, built-in Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connectivity, and a whole range of new peripherals to explore. Plus, the onboard LED matrix opens up fun new ways to display your project’s output directly on the board itself.



With this powerful new brain, you can go much further than blinking LEDs, and the Arduino Starter Kit R4 project book helps you every step of the way.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hands-on learning, one project at a time</h2>



The printed project book included in the kit guides you through 13 fully explained projects, from basic circuits and programming logic to motor control and sensor input. You’ll learn core concepts like Ohm’s law, how to read circuit diagrams, and how to use real-world components like temperature sensors, phototransistors, servos, and pushbuttons.



Each project builds on the last, giving you the confidence and skills to start experimenting with your own ideas.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Get support from Arduino AI Assistant – your Arduino coding assistant</h2>



Everyone needs a hand now and then! And our AI-powered coding companion is built into the Arduino online editor to help. Whether you’re stuck on an error message or wondering what your next creative move could be, the Arduino AI assistant can offer suggestions, clarify concepts, and support you as you grow.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Unlock even more online</h2>



<a href="https://board-registration.arduino.cc">Register your kit here</a> to access a growing library of extra projects that go beyond the printed book. These online lessons help you tap into the full potential of the Arduino UNO R4 WiFi, introducing cool applications like capacitive touch, keyboard/mouse emulation, and creative uses for the LED matrix.



By registering, you’ll also unlock multilingual content: in addition to English, projects are currently available in Italian, Spanish (coming soon), German, and French –&nbsp;but the Arduino localization team is working on more translations, coming soon!



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Earn your Arduino Fundamentals certification</h2>



As a final challenge, you can put your new skills to the test with the official Arduino Fundamentals certification, a globally recognized exam that covers everything you’ve learned with the kit. Each Arduino Starter Kit R4 includes a voucher for one attempt, giving you the chance to showcase your achievements and add a valuable credential to your résumé or portfolio.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A great fit for the classroom</h2>



The Arduino Starter Kit R4 will soon also be available as a <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/collections/arduino-starter-kit-collection/products/starter-kit-r4-classroom-pack" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Classroom Pack</a> (with six kits bundled together), making it perfect for educators who want to bring hands-on STEM learning into their classrooms or makerspaces. With clear instructions, engaging components, and support in multiple languages, it’s an ideal entry point for students of all backgrounds.



The <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/starterkit/">Arduino Starter Kit R4</a> brings together the latest technology, a friendly learning experience, and the tools to go from complete beginner to certified maker. All that’s missing is you!



Ready to get started? <a href="https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/starter-kit-r4">Buy the kit from the Arduino Store</a> and begin your journey today.

Your journey in tech starts here: introducing the Arduino Starter Kit R4

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Get ready to build the future, faster –&nbsp;thanks to the new Arduino Nesso N1, a powerful, compact, and ready-to-go development kit that brings the full flexibility of the Arduino ecosystem into the world of connected devices and remote monitoring.



Designed in collaboration with <a href="https://m5stack.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">M5Stack</a> – a leading provider of stackable IoT modules and developer-friendly tools – Nesso N1 is your ideal companion for building scalable prototypes or full-fledged connected solutions. Whether you’re creating smart home hubs, edge computing nodes, wearable sensors, or industrial automation systems, it’s designed to help you bring ideas to life quickly, easily, and reliably.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Compact design, big capabilities</h2>



Don’t let its small size fool you. Nesso N1 is packed with everything you need to develop smart, connected solutions:



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<li>Powered by the ESP32-C6, featuring an integrated low-power RISC-V single-core (up to 20 MHz) for efficient, reliable performance</li>



<li>Equipped with 16 MB Nor Flash and 512 kB SRAM, providing ample memory for IoT applications</li>



<li>A 1.14&#8243; touchscreen and programmable buttons for easy interaction</li>



<li>Built-in IMU, IR transmitter, RGB LED, and buzzer</li>



<li>Powered via rechargeable battery</li>



<li>Multiple connectivity options, including Bluetooth® 5.3, Thread 1.4, Zigbee 3.0, Matter, LoRa® (850-960MHz)</li>



<li>Support for Arduino Cloud for remote control and data visualization</li>



<li>USB-C, Grove, and Qwiic connectors for easy expansion with Arduino Modulino nodes or third-party modules</li>
</ul>



With pre-assembled hardware and a robust enclosure, you can skip mechanical design headaches and focus on building your solution right away.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ready for your next project</h2>



Nesso N1 is perfect if you want to make your home smarter, because it makes it easy to create a central hub or transform IR-controlled devices into connected appliances. But it can just as quickly help if you work in industrial automation: use it to monitor and control equipment, collect sensor data, or build predictive maintenance systems swiftly. Similarly, it can unlock precision farming or environmental monitoring for you by connecting soil, weather, and irrigation sensors. Last but not least, it can take scientific research and STEM education to the next level by enabling you to collect real-time data for analysis or even build a multi-protocol IoT prototype!



What’s more, you can start coding for Nesso N1 in your environment of choice – using <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arduino IDE</a>, MicroPython or UIFlow – making it a seamless fit for any workflow, from hobbyist to professional user.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Made with you in mind</h2>



This new product launch reaffirms once again our mission to bring open, accessible tools to anyone looking to innovate in the connected world. Thanks to M5Stack’s thoughtful hardware design and Arduino’s open ecosystem, Nesso N1 lowers the barrier to advanced IoT prototyping – for learners, engineers, and industry teams alike.



From plug-and-play compatibility to seamless connectivity and powerful programmability, it’s everything you need in a pocket-sized powerhouse. <a href="https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/nesso-n1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out Nesso N1 on the Arduino Store</a> or explore <a href="https://docs.arduino.cc/hardware/nesso-n1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arduino Docs</a> for documentation, examples, and specs.

Meet Arduino Nesso N1: the future of IoT in the palm of your hand

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The Arduino team is heading to <a href="http://embedded-world-na.com/">Embedded World North America 2025</a> in Anaheim, California (November 4th-6th) and would love to meet you there!



We’ll be co-exhibiting at booth #5061 with Edge Impulse and Foundries.io, our “sister companies” within the Qualcomm Technologies family. The event is our first time joining forces on the same show floor, and a great opportunity to see how our ecosystems can work together to support innovation at every level – from edge AI to connected infrastructure to secure operating systems.



As always, we’ll feature lots of hands-on demos, interactive applications, and the chance to talk with our experts. Highlights for the embedded community include:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The new <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/product-uno-q">UNO Q</a> in action, powering a weather station and a racing car built with Edge Impulse!</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>A wide selection of <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/pro/">Arduino Pro</a> products to explore: come find out how we can support your efforts in everything from edge AI and industrial automation to connectivity and advanced sensing – all with the flexibility and performance developers expect.</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>A showcase of complete IoT solutions with live integrations and edge computing.</li>
</ul>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Plus, on November 4th at 3pm, don’t miss the two-hour workshop led by Raul Munoz from Foundries.io and David Tischler from Edge Impulse: “From Vision to Deployment: Developing Secure Al-Enabled Linux Devices” will be a great way to go deeper into embedded Linux and scalable device management.</li>
</ul>



Looking to explore next-gen hardware? Want to get hands-on with edge AI? Curious about how open source can scale in professional and industrial settings? Booth #5061 at the Anaheim Convention Center is the place to do it!



So come by, say hi, and see what’s possible at the intersection of accessible tech and cutting-edge innovation.

Arduino heads to Embedded World North America 2025 – join us at booth #5061

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It’s official: <a href="https://arduino.cc/qualcomm">Arduino is part of the Qualcomm family</a>! 



What does this mean for you? Simply put: more possibilities. Because together with Qualcomm Technologies, we’ll be able to continue building tools and platforms that will help make innovation easier for all – from developers to hobbyists and educators to professional engineers and industry leaders.



You can expect the open-source spirit and hands-on approach that have always defined Arduino to continue, now powered by the scale, reach, and technology leadership of Qualcomm Technologies.&nbsp;



And speaking of open source: just a few days ago, we published the <a href="https://docs.arduino.cc/hardware/uno-q/">CAD files for the new UNO Q in Arduino Docs</a>. This is just another example of us striving to keep our designs open and our commitment to transparency strong –&nbsp;even for the new board that has already made waves at <a href="https://blog.arduino.cc/2025/10/14/meet-arduino-and-uno-q-at-maker-faire-rome/">Maker Faire Rome</a>! <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/products/uno-q">Get your own now</a>, and start experimenting with one of the quickest, easiest approaches to next-generation development with Arduino App Lab.



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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xCWZF6k070xwaYCerYRxrMMiQD4UjPHa/view?usp=sharing"></a>Next up: we’ll be at <a href="https://embedded-world-na.com/">Embedded World North America</a> (November 4th-6th in Anaheim, California), co-exhibiting with Edge Impulse and Foundries.io. Come see the latest demos and meet our team, as we showcase what’s possible thanks to our integration with the Qualcomm family.



And because we love to connect with you directly, we’re preparing a special Ask Me Anything session later in November. Follow us on social media to be sure to get all the updates on this chance to get answers on UNO Q and more, directly from the experts on our team!



The next chapter of open and accessible innovation has just begun – and we’re thrilled to build it with you.

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From October 17th to 19th, the Gazometro Ostiense in Rome will once again become a playground for innovation as <a href="https://makerfairerome.eu/en/">Maker Faire Rome</a> returns to celebrate the brilliant minds turning ideas into reality. As a Gold Partner, we’ll be there with our biggest booth ever in Hall 41, bringing together people, projects, and a whole lot of creative energy.



Maker Faire Rome has always been close to our hearts – it’s where ideas meet hands-on experimentation, and where we get to reconnect with the amazing community that keeps pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. This year, visitors can expect an explosion of imagination: dozens of demos built with Arduino boards, sensors, and cloud tools. Some were created by our own internal innovation team, others in collaboration with partners, and many by community creators whose inventiveness never ceases to inspire us. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A special debut for Arduino UNO Q </h2>



At the center of it all will be <a href="https://www.arduino.cc/product-uno-q">Arduino UNO Q</a>, making its first live appearance since launch. The board represents a new step for Arduino: powerful, intuitive, and designed to make advanced projects accessible to everyone. “With UNO Q we’re merging two worlds – the power of AI and the simplicity of the Arduino ecosystem – to open a new season of creativity. It’s the meeting point between what makers dream of and what makes the future possible,” says our CEO Fabio Violante. His words perfectly capture the spirit of the booth: a space where intelligence and play go hand in hand.



Visitors will get to experience UNO Q in action through a mix of fun and thought-provoking demos. The Arcade Cabinet brings retro gaming back to life, powered by UNO Q and a touch of nostalgia. The Race Car challenge blends sensors, edge AI, and friendly competition, timing each lap with precision. And the Robot Dog will be roaming around, showing how robotics can be both complex and charming – it’s hard not to smile back at it. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The ecosystem of innovation, built around you</h2>



At the Arduino booth, we’re excited to bring these and many other demos showcasing the near-boundless capabilities of our full ecosystem: look out for <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/products/nano-matter">Nano Matter</a>, <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/products/nano-r4-with-headers">Nano R4</a>, <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/products/plug-and-make-kit">Plug and Make Kit</a>, <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/products/alvik">Alvik</a>, <a href="https://store.arduino.cc/products/nicla-vision">Nicla Vision</a>, and more!&nbsp;



For our co-founder Massimo Banzi, each one of these projects is the perfect reminder of what makes the maker community unique: “The most revolutionary ideas often start as experiments – as play. Maker Faire and Arduino were born from that same spirit and continue to inspire those who dream of building the future with their own hands.”



So come meet the team, say hi to new or familiar faces, and discover what happens when creativity meets technology.&nbsp;



Maker Faire Rome 2025 runs from October 17th to 19th at the Gazometro Ostiense. Tickets are only available online, so make sure to get yours in advance at <a href="https://makerfairerome.eu/">makerfairerome.eu</a> – and join us in Hall 41 to celebrate the maker spirit, together!

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