Arduino Plug and Make Kit

Arduino Plug and Make Kit

• Grades: 9+***
• Number of Students: 1-2 per kit
• Number of Lessons: 7 Projects
  
• Additional Resources: Schematics, Datasheet

Highlights:

Go from zero to tech hero! The Plug and Make Kit is Arduino’s new “starter kit” experience: the perfect beginner-friendly way to spark a new passion for DIY electronics and get your first taste of technology. Designed to offer you cutting-edge hardware, intuitive software and powerful Cloud technology, this kit makes it incredibly easy to get started. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned maker, join us and let’s create something amazing together!

Plug and Make Kit is the easiest way to get started with Arduino. It includes everything you need for your very first seven projects – as well as many more that our community shares and you can invent yourself! 

What are Modulino®?

Modulino® are sensors and actuators that simply connect via the UNO R4 WiFi’s onboard Qwiic connector. You can connect more than one for more complex projects and never have to wonder which side goes where, because the connector is polarized.
The Plug and Make Kit includes one of each:

• Modulino® Knob: for super-fine value adjustments
• Modulino® Pixels: eight LEDs to shine bright, dim down, or change color – you choose!
• Modulino® Distance: a time-of-flight proximity sensor to measure distances with precision
• Modulino® Movement: to perfectly capture movements like pitch, roll or tilt
• Modulino® Buzzer: to generate your own alarm sounds or simple tunes
• Modulino® Thermo: a sensor for both temperature and humidity data
• Modulino® Buttons: three buttons for quick project navigation

Curriculum or Lesson Topics:

Start from the project that sparks your interest, and keep exploring to define your own tech journey:

• Weather Report: Never get caught in the rain again, with a visual reminder to take an umbrella when needed
• Hourglass: Who needs an egg timer? Customize your own digital hourglass
• Eco Watch: Make sure your plants thrive in the perfect temperature and humidity
• Game Controller: Level up with your very own HID (Human Interface Device) gamepad
• Sonic Synth: Get one step closer to being a rockstar, DJ or sound engineer!
• Smart Lights: Set the mood with your very own smart lamp
• Touchless Lamp: Control lights with a simple gesture

Make it in a snap, control it via the app!

Once you’ve built your device following our clear step-by-step tutorials, you’ll find all the resources and support you may need via Arduino Cloud – including: 

• A dedicated content platform in multiple languages (Italian, German and English available; French, and Spanish coming soon!)
• Free and easy-to-use programming tools
• A smartphone app to monitor and control IoT devices
• Readily available Arduino Cloud templates (pre-configured projects) to get up and running in minutes
• Unlimited dashboards to visualize data any way you wish, even on your smartphone

What's Included:

The Arduino Plug and Make Kit is based on an innovative hardware approach: components just connect together – no breadboard, jumper wires or soldering needed.
Inside the box, you will find:

• The cutting-edge Arduino UNO R4 WiFi main board: The powerhouse of your projects.
• 7 Modulino® nodes: Sensors and actuators for different functionalities (see details below)
• The Modulino Base to keep your projects looking and feeling neat.
• USB-C® cable with USB-A adapter: Easily power up and upload code to your Arduino.
• Qwiic cables: Effortlessly connect Modulino® nodes and the Arduino board.
• Spacers, screws, and nuts: Secure everything in place for a permanent installation.

The Plug and Make Kit has been designed to be easy, quick and fun. Arduino has taken care of the complexity, so you can turn your ideas into fully operational devices even in a single session. Start a new hobby, or perhaps a lifelong passion, by accessing the full potential of technology – and yours.

PLEASE NOTE: Everything necessary to build the projects is right in the box. However, if you need to tighten screws and nuts securely, we recommend having a Phillips screwdriver on hand, which isn’t included in the kit.

Technical Requirements:

You’ll need a computer with a USB-C® or USB A port (the kit includes a USB-C® cable with a USB-A adapter). Operating system-wise, you should have Windows 10 or higher, macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or higher, or Linux® with the dbus package. Also, a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® network is required to connect to the Arduino Cloud for completing projects.

Special Notes or Considerations:

***PLEASE NOTE: Arduino EDU recommends this product for students 14 years or older in order to comply with their children's privacy protection policy, which can be found here. However, some students may be able to adequately follow the concepts covered in this kit as early as middle school or even late grade school.