Best selling Development boards + Kits from Arduino
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Arduino products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Arduino Rev 2
The Arduino Engineering Kit Rev 2 offers extensive learning outcomes and provides students with a strong understanding of fundamental technical concepts through fun projects that create a collaborative learning environment. Students are able to connect what they have learned to real-world industry, are encouraged to think critically, and enhance their knowledge through hands-on experimentation. It is ideal for high schools and universities.
The Arduino Engineering Kit Rev 2 is a versatile, hands-on learning tool that demonstrates important concepts in control engineering, core aspects of mechatronics, as well as programming with MATLAB and Simulink. The projects cover the basics of model-based design, control engineering, image processing, robotics, signal processing, and much more – and they are simply fun!
The kit includes all the physical components you need, along with learning materials and software to build three projects: a self-balancing motorcycle, a webcam-controlled rover, and a drawing robot. There is an online step-by-step guide, making it ideal for students working in small groups or to facilitate remote learning.
The kit primarily targets three types of users: students learning about mechatronics, professors seeking practical resources to support their teaching, and makers who are professionally or recreationally involved in robotics.
Educators can freely adapt the Arduino Engineering Kit Rev 2 to meet the needs of their students and their own curriculum. They can use this versatile kit as the core of a new mechatronics course or freely modify the content to fit their own ideas and experiments, utilizing MATLAB and Simulink, for example, in labs and capstone projects.
2. Arduino AKX00020 Kit Fundamentals Bundle (English) Education
Certify your Arduino skills in programming and electronics with the official Arduino Fundamentals Exam. The Arduino Fundamentals Exam + Kit Bundle includes an Arduino Starter Kit and access to the certification exam. The Arduino Fundamentals Certification Exam has been developed in consultation with interaction designers and professionals from the electronics industry, taking into account leading technology curricula, and assesses skills through exercises based on practical tasks from the Arduino Starter Kit. To obtain the certificate, you must answer 36 questions within a 75-minute timeframe. With the purchase of the bundle, you will receive the Arduino Starter Kit and an activation code that unlocks one attempt for the Arduino Fundamentals Exam. Once the code is redeemed, you have one year to activate the exam; otherwise, the code will expire. The exam is available in English, Spanish, Italian, German, and Chinese. You can try the demo version to get a closer look at the exam process. Exam areas: You will face questions that test your knowledge in the following eight main categories: - Electricity. Understanding concepts such as resistance, voltage, power, and capacitance, and the ability to measure and calculate them - Reading circuits and schematics. Understanding how electronics are visually represented and the ability to read and analyse electronic circuits - Arduino IDE. Understanding the functionality of the Arduino development environment, serial communication, libraries, and debugging - Arduino boards. Understanding the structure and capabilities of an Arduino board and the functions of its various components - Frequency and duty cycle.
3. Arduino Plant Care Kit Edge Control
The power supply can be provided either through a solar panel or a DC input. Control your application remotely via the Arduino Cloud and take advantage of a range of connectivity options suitable for the specific location. The Arduino Edge Control features built-in Bluetooth, and its connectivity can be expanded with 2G/3G/CatM1/NB-IoT modems, LoRa®, Sigfox, and WiFi by adding one of the MKR boards. The Arduino Edge Control is capable of connecting sensors and controlling actuators such as locking valves (commonly used in agriculture). Furthermore, it can monitor the entire process in real-time, thereby reducing production-related risks. The sensors particularly suited for smart agriculture can capture real-time data such as weather conditions, soil quality, plant growth, and more. Once the data is sent to the Arduino Cloud, the value chain transforms into valuable analytics that support business processes at various levels, such as crop yield, machine efficiency, employee performance, etc. The Arduino Edge Control can enhance crop quality and reduce human effort or errors by automating processes such as irrigation, fertilization, or pest control. Application example #1: Automated greenhouses. Automatic control of humidity and temperature to ensure the best environment for plant growth, minimize carbon emissions, and increase economic yield. The integration of an Arduino MKR GPS Shield enables optimal crop rotation planning and the collection of geodata. Application example #2: Hydroponics/Aquaponics. Since plants grow without soil in hydroponics, the conditions necessary for optimal growth must be carefully maintained.
4. Arduino AKX00051 - PLC Starter Kit
Overview
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are essential for industrial automation, but there are still gaps between current PLC training and industry needs. To train a robust workforce for the industry, Arduino introduces a special training package - the Arduino PLC Starter Kit.
With this package, you receive over 20 hours of instruction with the Explore PLC course. Your students can learn about programmable logic controllers, Modbus RS-485 communication, and integration with simulated industrial systems, among other topics.
Additionally, five PLC programming languages are supported, meaning you can easily program the kit using the Arduino PLC IDE. This user-friendly environment simplifies PLC programming for both you and your students. Choose one of the five programming languages defined in the IEC 61131-3 standard (Ladder, Functional Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart, or Instruction List) to quickly program PLC applications or port existing applications to the Arduino Opta.
Furthermore, the Arduino Opta WiFi can be programmed with our powerful IDE 2 and integrated into an industrial automation system. Arduino IDE 2 is a significant upgrade from our classic IDE, featuring enhanced performance, an improved user interface, and many new functionalities, such as autocompletion, a built-in debugger, and cloud sketch synchronization.
Cloud-capable Hardware
The PLC Starter Kit seamlessly integrates with Arduino Cloud Services for IoT projects, enabling remote control capabilities in both classroom and real-world scenarios. This is our simplest and low-code method to get started with connected projects.
All the hardware included in the kit is also fully compatible with our...
5. Arduino Opta Analogue Expansion AFX00007 PLC expansion module
The Arduino Pro Opta Ext A0602 expands your Arduino Opta with 6 programmable inputs, 2 programmable outputs, and 4 PWM outputs for real-time control, monitoring, and predictive maintenance. By simply plugging in the module, you can flexibly and quickly enhance your system's capabilities and seamlessly manage the new I/Os from the Opta base unit, taking advantage of the open and widely recognized Arduino ecosystem or the PLC IDE IEC 61131-3 programming environment. Application: Efficiently increase the variety of analog data managed by any physical solution, from sensors to actuators, using both 0-10 V and 0/4-20 mA signals. The data captured in real-time and with high accuracy enables automatic monitoring and control of industrial applications with the impeccable precision of Opta.
6. Arduino Kit Classroom Pack GERMAN Education
The Arduino Starter Kit Classroom Pack is a bundled solution that includes six of the popular Arduino Starter Kits. This Classroom 6-Pack is designed for a classroom with at least twelve students - the recommended ratio is two students per kit - and is intended for teachers from middle school onwards who are looking for a comprehensive educational solution to learn how to work with the Arduino platform. Each kit contains an Arduino Uno Rev 3 board, a collection of sensors and actuators, and - importantly - a manual that helps students and teachers take their first steps into the world of electronics with interactive and sensory objects. A 30-day trial access to the Chromebook Education App is also included. Each Arduino Starter Kit comes with a 170-page, full-color book with instructions for fifteen projects:
01. Get to Know Your Tools: An Introduction to the Basics.
02. Spaceship Interface: Design a control panel for a spaceship.
03. Love-O-Meter: Measure how passionate you are.
04. Color Mixing Lamp: Create any color with a lamp that uses light as input.
05. Mood Cue: Let people know how you're feeling.
06. Light Theremin: Create a musical instrument that you play by waving your hands.
07. Keyboard Instrument: Play music with this keyboard.
08. Digital Hourglass: A glowing hourglass that can keep you from overworking.
09. Motorized Pinwheel: A colorful wheel that will make your head spin.
10. Zoetrope: Create a mechanical animation that you can play - and rewind.
11. Crystal Ball: A mystical orb that answers all your tough questions.
12. Knock Lock: Unlock a door with a secret knock.
13. Touch-Sensitive Lamp: A lamp that responds to your touch.
14. Tweak the Arduino Logo: Control your PC with your Arduino.
7. Arduino WisGate Edge PRO Europe Gateway for LoRa
The Arduino Pro WisGate Edge Lite 2 powered by RAKwireless ensures secure and reliable connectivity for a wide range of professional applications and is suitable for medium to large area coverage in industrial environments. With its extensive indoor range, it is ideal for applications in multi-story buildings, such as apartment complexes, multi-story parking lots, and factories.
The device offers an intuitive, ready-to-use interface for easy setup and diagnostics, along with detailed guides and technical documentation. It comes with a housing designed for efficient cooling and optional DIN rail mounting.
In addition to the MKR and Portenta SOM boards, the Arduino IoT Cloud platform, and other LoRa components in the Arduino ecosystem, the WisGate Edge Lite 2 enables the creation and deployment of complete and industrialized IoT/IIoT and I4.0 applications. This combines the specific expertise of RAKwireless with the seamless user experience of Arduino into high-quality solutions that connect your LoRa devices better than ever, from Smart Cities to logistics and building automation.
Key benefits include:
- Secure Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or LTE connectivity
- Quick setup and diagnostics, backup, and data logging thanks to the SD card slot
- Deep indoor coverage, ideal for multi-story buildings
- The housing is designed for efficient cooling and allows for wall or optional DIN rail mounting
- WisGateOS, powered by RAKwireless, based on open-source OpenWRT and fully customizable
- Ideal for implementing private networks directly connected to cloud platforms; compatible with public networks
- Low cabling effort when...
8. Arduino Opta WiFi AFX00002 PLC communication module 12 V/DC, 24 V/DC
Arduino Opta is a secure, easy-to-use micro PLC with industrial IoT capabilities. Developed in collaboration with Finder, a leading manufacturer of devices for industrial and building automation, it enables professional users to expand their automation projects while leveraging the benefits of the open and widely recognized Arduino ecosystem. Thanks to its processing power, Arduino Opta supports a wide range of real-time control, monitoring, and predictive maintenance applications. Take advantage of the many available software libraries for quick deployment. The integrated security element ensures over-the-air firmware updates and remote control via the Arduino Cloud or third-party services.
By integrating a load cell or an image processing system, Arduino Opta can manage the entire flow of goods in production. In an automated filling plant, for example, it can ensure that each container holds the correct amount of liquid. Additionally, it can verify that each box contains the desired number of bottles.
Arduino Opta can synchronize the clock using the Network Time Protocol (NTP) and automatically interact with production line printers to obtain this information on the product packaging. Production data can be visualized locally via an HMI or even through a Bluetooth Low Energy connection to the Arduino Opta. The simplicity of Arduino Cloud allows for remote display of custom dashboards. This product is also compatible with other major cloud providers.
Development boards + Kits
EUR222,59
Arduino Opta WiFi AFX00002 PLC communication module 12 V/DC, 24 V/DC
9. Arduino Education: CTC Go!
CTC stands for Creative Technologies in the Classroom. The CTC learning concept follows the approach that educators and learners collaboratively acquire the necessary know-how. With its modules, various topics in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology can be explored. CTC GO! is the centerpiece of the CTC series. A kit includes 8 Arduino UNO WiFi Rev2 boards with an integrated inertial measurement unit and WiFi connectivity, among other components. There are also 8 add-on boards specifically designed for the educational sector. With this kit, 16 to 24 Arduino beginners can carry out eight exciting projects. These projects are accompanied by 8 learning units. Once the basics are covered, learners can expand their knowledge with different extensions. The first extension is set to be released in the first quarter of 2020. Additional extension packages covering topics such as motion, robotics, mathematics, space, natural sciences, and wireless technologies will follow.
Contents:
- 8 x Arduino UNO WiFi Rev2 boards
- 8 x Arduino Education Shields (featuring an SD card reader and an audio jack)
- 2 x Breadboards
- A set of electronic components such as resistors, LEDs, buttons, and piezo sensors: including potentiometers, light, and ultrasonic sensors
- 8 x 9V batteries and two battery connectors for each
- Includes all necessary connection cables and USB cables
- All modular components needed to build 8 different lead projects are included
The sets allow for 2 or 3 learners to work together. They contain all the components needed for the experiments, including a spare parts kit.
10. Arduino Expansion board Portenta Machine Control
It can be programmed using the Arduino framework or other embedded development platforms. Thanks to its computing power, the Portenta Machine Control enables a wide range of applications for predictive maintenance and AI. It allows for the collection of real-time data from the factory floor and supports remote control of equipment, even via the cloud if desired.
The main advantages are:
- Shorter time-to-market
- New life for existing products
- Additional connectivity for monitoring and control
- Customizable to your needs, every I/O pin can be configured
- Make your devices smarter to be ready for the AI revolution
- Provides security and robustness from the ground up
- Opens up new business models (e.g., service)
- Interaction with your equipment via an advanced HMI
- Modular design for customization and upgrades
The Portenta Machine Control enables companies to develop new business-as-a-service models by monitoring customer usage of equipment for predictive maintenance and providing valuable production data. The Arduino Machine Control allows for soft PLC control according to industry standards and can connect a range of external sensors and actuators with isolated digital I/O, 4-20mA compatible analog I/O, 3 configurable temperature channels, and a dedicated I2C port.
Several options are available for network connectivity, including USB, Ethernet, and WiFi/BLE, in addition to industry-specific protocols such as RS485. All I/O are protected by resettable fuses, and the integrated power management is designed to ensure maximum reliability in harsh environments.
