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 Starter Kit German
With the Arduino Starter Kit, you can quickly and easily start learning about electronics. It appeals to STEAM enthusiasts at home, businesses in the STEAM industry, and schools alike. No prior knowledge is required, as the kits introduce both coding and electronics through fun, engaging, and hands-on projects. With the starter kit, you can teach students about electricity, voltage, and digital logic, as well as the basics of programming. There is an introduction to sensors and actuators and how to understand both digital and analog signals. Throughout all of this, you teach students how to think critically, learn collaboratively, and solve problems.
2. 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.
3. Arduino Per Nicla Vision
Nicla Vision combines a powerful STM32H747AII6 Dual ARM Cortex M7/M4 IC processor with a 2 MP color camera that supports TinyML, as well as an intelligent 6-axis motion sensor, integrated microphone, and distance sensor. You can easily integrate it into any project, as it is designed to be compatible with all Arduino Portenta and MKR products, fully integrates with OpenMV, supports MicroPython, and also offers both WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity. Its compact form factor of 22.86 x 22.86 mm allows it to fit physically into most scenarios, and it consumes so little power that it can be operated in standalone applications with a battery. All of this makes Nicla Vision the ideal solution for developing or prototyping with on-device image processing and machine vision at the edge, for asset tracking, object detection, predictive maintenance, and more—easier and faster than ever before. Train it to recognize details so you can focus on the bigger picture. Automate everything: check if each product is labeled before it leaves the production line, unlock doors only for authorized personnel and only when they are wearing the correct PPE, use AI to train Nicla Vision to regularly check analog gauges and transmit readings to the cloud. Teach it to recognize thirsty plants and turn on watering as needed. Whenever you need to take action or make a decision, let Nicla Vision observe, decide, and act for you. Feel seen: interact with kiosks using simple gestures, create immersive experiences, and work alongside cobots.
4. 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.
5. 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...
6. Arduino ABX00043 Portenta Max Carrier
The Max Carrier transforms Portenta modules into single-board computers or reference designs that enable Edge AI for powerful industrial, building automation, and robotics applications. Thanks to dedicated high-density connectors, it can be paired with the Portenta X8 or H7, allowing you to easily prototype and deploy your industrial projects. This Arduino Pro carrier expands Portenta's connectivity options with Fieldbus, LoRa®, Cat-M1, and NB-IoT. Among the many available plug-and-play connectors are Ethernet, USB-A, audio jacks, microSD, mini-PCIe, FD-CAN, and serial RS232/422/485.
Prototyping with Portenta Projects
The Arduino Portenta Max Carrier is designed to support developers in their prototyping by making the key peripherals of the high-density connectors of the Portenta boards (H7 and X8) accessible. It enables easy debugging via the JTAG connector and inspection of the CAN lines through the pins. At the same time, it is the right tool for testing Ethernet connectivity as well as expanding connectivity options (Cat-M1, NB-IoT, and LoRa®).
Develop Your Own Industry 4.0 Platform
Combine industrial strength and user-friendliness with the Arduino Pro Portenta Max Carrier – designed to provide you with everything you need for implementing Edge Computing in your smart factory or warehouse with simple plug-and-play features. Optimise your manufacturing processes and material flows, control machines remotely, and even prevent failures through predictive maintenance: Max Carrier takes your innovation capability to the next level.
Arduino IoT Cloud
Integration with the Arduino IoT Cloud is a simple and quick way to ensure secure communication for all your connected devices.
7. Arduino Kit Bundle RP2040
The best way to explore the world of connected devices is by using the Arduino AKX00042. The IoT Bundle RP2040 includes everything you need to build your first connected devices. Follow the five step-by-step tutorials we have prepared for you and combine the electronic components included in the package to quickly learn how to create devices that connect to the Arduino IoT Cloud. This package contains all the hardware and software you need to build your first IoT devices at no additional cost. All the components you need to create your own IoT projects are included. Learn not only about electronics but also about the possibilities that the Arduino IoT Cloud can offer.
8. Arduino Kit Fundamentals Bundle (German) 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 was 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 8 main categories:
- Electricity: Understanding concepts such as resistance, voltage, power, and capacitance, as well as the ability to measure and calculate them.
- Reading circuits and schematics: Understanding how electronics are visually represented and the ability to read and analyze electronic circuits.
- Arduino IDE: Understanding the functionality of the Arduino development environment, serial communication, libraries, and errors.
- Arduino boards: Understanding the structure and capabilities of an Arduino board and the functions of its various components.
- Frequency and duty cycle.
9. 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.
10. 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.
