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Celebrating 20 Years of Arduino Innovation

by ConnorDobson

We’re proud to be an official Arduino partner, supporting the world’s leading open-source platform that empowers makers, professionals, and educators alike. As Arduino celebrates its 20th anniversary, we’re highlighting some of the most exciting hardware available—perfect for innovators, professionals, and educators looking to push the boundaries of creativity and technology.

What is Arduino Days?

Arduino Days, taking place on the 21st and 22nd of March 2025, is a global celebration of all things Arduino! It’s an opportunity for makers, developers, and enthusiasts to come together, share projects, and dive deeper into the world of open-source electronics.

Alongside Arduino’s official livestream, there will be community-led events worldwide, so whether you’re a hobbyist or a pro, it’s the perfect time to get inspired.

Find out more on the Arduino Days website.

So, let's explore our top Arduino picks:

Arduino for Innovators – Bring Your Ideas to Life

Arduino for Innovators

Enabling makers to unleash their creativity. Perfect for both beginners and advanced users bring your ideas to life with flexible and supportive tools for every type of project.

For Beginners: Plug and Make Kit (287-7567)
New to Arduino? The Plug and Make Kit is the easiest way to start! With a comprehensive, multilingual guide, seven step-by-step projects, and the innovative Modulino® nodes, this kit ensures a smooth and fun learning experience—perfect for beginners looking to dive into the Arduino ecosystem with confidence.

For AI & IoT: UNO R4 WiFi (266-2937)
The UNO R4 WiFi isn’t just any microcontroller—it’s AI-ready with a Renesas RA4M1 chip and ESP32 module for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Whether you’re into IoT, smart devices, or interactive prototypes, this board’s built-in LED matrix, RTC, and DAC make it a game-changer.

For Advanced Creations: GIGA R1 WiFi (262-3452)
Powerful projects need a powerful board, and that’s where the GIGA R1 WiFi shines. With its dual-core STM32H7 processor, extensive I/O, onboard memory, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, it’s built for 3D printing, audio processing, robotics, and more.

For Home Automation: Nano Matter (287-7562)
Looking to upgrade your smart home? The Nano Matter is the perfect way to experiment with IoT. Supporting Matter, Zigbee®, and OpenThread, this tiny but mighty board makes it easy to turn any project into a fully integrated smart home solution.

Arduino for Professionals – Industrial Innovation Made Easy

Arduino for Professionals

Arduino is transforming enterprise businesses. For industrial automation it enables the deployment of mission critical systems and cutting-edge solutions with a reliable open, interoperable ecosystem. Whilst OEM’s can accelerate time to market, shrink NRE and produce better products with the Arduino Portenta SOM’s

For Industrial & Building Automation: Opta (260-0885)
Designed in collaboration with Finder, Arduino Opta is a secure micro PLC that brings Industrial IoT to the next level. Whether you're scaling automation projects or integrating real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, Opta is built for professionals who need reliability and flexibility.

For Predictive Maintenance: Portenta Machine Control (222-6773)
Maximise efficiency with Portenta Machine Control, a high-performance industrial IoT solution that collects real-time factory floor data and enables remote machine control—even from the cloud. Whether you’re looking to implement predictive maintenance or AI-driven automation, this board has you covered.

Arduino for Education – Learning Made Fun

Arduino for Education

Arduino for Education promotes creativity, problem-solving, and STEM learning through hands-on projects. With resources and digital content tailored for educational settings, that guide teachers and students along the learning path from entry-level right up to industry ready solutions. Inspiring curiosity and practical skills in the next generation of innovators.

For Classrooms & Young Learners: Alvik Robot (284-2240)
The Alvik Robot Classroom Kit is the ultimate hands-on learning tool for young innovators aged 7+. Powered by Arduino Nano ESP32, Alvik supports block coding, MicroPython, and Arduino C, making it a versatile choice for introducing robotics, IoT, and AI to students.

Looking for More Inspiration?

Check out our Arduino Hub for the latest news, case studies, and community projects that showcase just how powerful Arduino can be.

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