Start dreaming to dive into the world of electronics and create your own IoT projects. You might be feeling to face technical hurdles, but Arduino has unveiled a perfect solution to it lately. It is priced tagged at $87 and basically in the format of Plug and Make Kit. It is designed to simplify the process and make it accessible to even the beginners. No soldering is required and it contains no jumper wires. It is simply pure and straightforward innovation.
Arduino has been favorites to DIY electronics enthusiasts since 2005. It is best known for its range of microcontrollers and electronic components. The Plug and Make Kit aims to minimize the barrier to entry for IoT projects. It completely eliminates the need for complex setup procedures. It is a comprehensive package and includes everything that a beginner requires to get started.
The Plug and Make Kit contains Arduino UNO R4 WiFi and a powerful 32-bit microcontroller. The kit also includes seven Modulino nodes and these are basically modular components which are designed for various functionalities. The nodes cover a range of sensors and actuators such as proximity sensor, movement detector, LEDs and a buzzer. Modulino Knob and a USB-C cable with a USB-A adapter ensures that everything is in the box. The Qwiic cables provides connection of the Modulino nodes to the UNO R4.
One notable feature is its ease of use. It bypasses traditional need for breadboards and soldering. It comes with seven starter projects such as a weather report system, a game controller and smart lights. Moreover, Arduino’s Cloud platform enhances the learning experience as it offers a visual sandbox for projects.
The Plug and Make Kit is not the first attempt of the company in modular electronics. It has previously developed TinkerKit in 2006, the EU Project PELARS in 2014 and ESLOV in 2016.
