Meet Every Modulino: The Perfect First Project for Your Plug and Make Kit
We recently explored the Arduino Plug and Make Kit (287-7567) , asking whether it really is the easiest way to get started with Arduino. We also looked at how, with just a few extra components, you can create a fast-paced reflex game in the Button Clash project. But what if you want to see everything the kit can do—right out of the box?
This next project is exactly what you need!
Created by metehocax on Arduino Project Hub, the All Modulino Demo is a brilliant hands-on introduction to every single module in the Plug and Make Kit (287-7567) . It's the ideal first project—no extra parts, no soldering, no confusion. Just plug in each Modulino to the provided base board using the Qwiic cables (also provided), upload the sketch to your Arduino using the IDE, and watch everything come to life.
What’s in the Demo?
This project makes use of every Modulino included in the kit. That means:
- Buttons – physical inputs that trigger actions
- Buzzer – plays tones and tunes
- LED Pixels – light up in different colours
- Encoder (rotary knob) – detects turning and pressing
- Distance Sensor – senses how far away your hand is
- IMU (motion sensor) – tracks movement and orientation
- Thermo – measures temperature and humidity
- LED Matrix – displays symbols and patterns
When you power it up, the board plays a musical sequence, the lights flash, and a heart appears on the LED matrix. It’s a fun and friendly introduction to what’s connected and working.
What Does It Do?
Once running, the sketch continuously reads data from each of the sensors and prints it to the Serial Monitor in the Arduino IDE. This includes live updates from the motion sensor, distance sensor, temperature and humidity readings, and how far you've turned the knob.
You can press the buttons to trigger different coloured lights and sounds, turn the knob to see its effects, and even wave your hand over the sensor to see distance readings change in real-time. It’s interactive, responsive, and shows exactly what each Modulino does in a very tangible way.
Why This Should Be Your First Project with the Plug and Make Kit
This is the most straightforward way to understand the Plug and Make Kit. Everything connects with included Qwiic cables—no wiring, no breadboards. You just plug in, upload, and go. By the end of the demo, you’ll have a clear idea of what each Modulino does and how you might use it in your own future projects.
So—Is the Plug and Make Kit the Easiest Way to Get Started with Arduino?
Yes, absolutely. And this demo proves it.
There’s no easier way to explore sensors, lights, sound, and user inputs than by attaching a few colourful modules to the base board and running a ready-made sketch. It’s simple, it’s satisfying, and it sets you up perfectly to build more complex ideas later.
For more tutorials, project ideas, and expert support, head to the Arduino Hub on DesignSpark, where we’ll keep exploring what you can do with this clever little kit. And if you’ve got any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team—we’re here to help.
Acknowledgements
This project is adapted from the original by metehocax on Arduino Project Hub.
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