Arduino boards are a popular choice for DIY electronics, but it's not always clear where to start designing and programming. Now there is another solution to this problem: a new starter kit based on the UNO R4 Wi-Fi card.
Arduino just announced Arduino R4 Starter KitAn all-in-one kit that includes the UNO R4 Wi-Fi board, a printed book with 13 step-by-step projects, and the hardware needed to assemble these starter projects. This includes several jumpers, buttons, LCD screen (capable of displaying 16×2 characters), breadboard, LEDs, motors, temperature sensor, tilt sensor, resistors and other components.
In a blog post, the company said: “This is a fresh take on one of our most beloved sets, now with even more room to grow. And with new online resources and access to Arduino certification, you can take your ideas further, starting with your very first project.”
However, you are not limited to managed projects. You can use these components for other DIY builds, and the Arduino website has a “growing library” of other projects available. There is also a voucher for official certification in Arduino fundamentals included in the package if you care.
The basis of this kit is Arduino UNO R4 Wi-Fi Boardwhich is equipped with a Renesas RA4M1 microcontroller and an ESP32-S3 module with built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support. This is not Uno Q board it was just released in collaboration with Qualcomm, but it is sufficient for many embedded electronics projects. This is a programmable microcontroller, not a full-fledged single board computer like the Raspberry Pi.
The ad also explains: “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 inputs. You will learn basic concepts such as Ohm's law, how to read circuit diagrams, and how to use real components such as temperature sensors, phototransistors, servos, and buttons.”
You can buy Arduino R4 starter kit for $76. from the company's online store. In the future, an activity pack will also be available, consisting of six kits bundled together for use in classrooms and other educational environments. If you've always wanted to try DIY electronics projects, this could be a great place to start.
Source: Arduino
