Build a retro home arcade with an Arduino(R) UNO(TM) Q board! Arduino Team - July 20th, 2026 Just a few weeks after launching the UNO(TM) Q DIY synth bundle, Planet Arduino is adding a new classic project you can pick up in one click, and get done in a weekend. Meet the UNO(TM) Q Arcade bundle: a rewarding new way to start building with UNO Q, following a complete step-by-step tutorial towards a clear objective - and gaining hands-on tech experience as you go! Not only is the bundle designed to make your experience frictionless and rewarding, but it comes out during a special sale with a 20% discount built right in to sweeten the deal. Don't sleep on it! If the DIY synth bundle taught Planet Arduino anything, it's these sell out fast. The UNO Q Arcade bundle: one board, infinite games. Now anyone can build their own arcade cabinet, in just a few hours of fun. Follow the instructions available on Arduino(R) Project Hub, and you'll quickly have UNO Q run RetroArch - the well-established open-source multi-system emulator - directly on its Debian Linux side, outputting via HDMI and handling audio over USB. No separate single-board computer, no extra compute module, no compromises: the Qualcomm Dragonwing(TM) QRB2210 processor manages multiple emulation cores, controller input, video, and audio simultaneously, while the onboard eMMC provides plenty of room for ROMs and configuration files. But one board does not a bundle make! Planet Arduino has included three easy-to-use Arduino(R) Modulino(TM) nodes - Buttons, Joystick, and Movement - to make the controller side of UNO 4GB really shine. Modulino eliminate complex wiring: just daisy-chain them together via Qwiic and you're ready to configure. Use Joystick to simulate D-Pad or mouse movement, Buttons for single or multi-key shortcuts, and Movement for motion-based mouse control. Every input is customizable to your playstyle. Create your own games with open-source Godot. So you can build the cool hardware, and leverage ready-to-use software to play your favorite retro-style games. But how about creating your own? Thanks to its Debian Linux environment, UNO Q can run projects built with the popular open-source game engine Godot. This makes the UNO Q the heart of a compact game-development platform and, ultimately, a super-portable DIY video game console. Develop your game with Godot, connect UNO Q to a display via HDMI, add a USB audio device, and build your own controller using Modulino nodes or other Arduino-compatible hardware. Buttons, joysticks, motion sensors, knobs, LEDs, and even environmental sensors can become part of the gameplay - not just accessories connected to it. Put everything inside a 3D-printed or custom enclosure, add a small HDMI display and a portable power source, and your project can move from desktop prototype to a self-contained gaming device you can carry, demonstrate, and play almost anywhere. Check out these inspiring GitHub repos to get a better idea of how you can stretch the UNO Q Arcade bundle: Ready? Set? Play! While the community has been building these kinds of playful and retro projects for years, UNO Q makes them more capable than ever. With the bundle, Planet Arduino want to make it easier to get started, and more affordable to dive in. Bring your creativity! Planet Arduino has taken care of the rest. Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Arduino, Modulino, UNO, and the Arduino logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arduino S.r.l.

Arduino Bluetooth Controller APP. Introducing its Bluetooth Controller App that empowers you to interact with microcontrollers wirelessly and effortlessly. Seamlessly connect your Android device to any compatible microcontroller and take complete control of its operations with a user-friendly interface. Whether you're an electronics enthusiast, hobbyist, or professional. Explore a world of possibilities with home automation, robotics, IoT projects, and more. Experience the convenience of wireless control and unlock endless potential with this Bluetooth Controller App! Key Features: Drive and maneuver your robot car remotely, making it an entertaining and interactive experience using fully customizable direction buttons. Take charge of your remote-controlled projects with ease. Car Controller: Easily control your robot car's movement, speed, and lights using simple commands. Make driving smooth and interactive with intuitive controls. Experience true bidirectional communication with the enhanced terminal tool. Send commands directly from your keyboard to the microcontroller and monitor real-time responses. Implement switches for home automation or any other purpose. Effortlessly control devices and systems using customized switches. Voice Control: Send vocal commands to your microcontroller and utilize them to control LEDs, lamps, motors, and more. Experience the power of voice-activated control. Single Switch: Easily toggle any LED or relay with a basic, customizable button. Turn devices on or off with a single tap. RGB LED Control: Experience the magic of RGB LED lighting control. Customize and transform your surroundings with vibrant lighting effects. Keypad Control: Added support for a 4x4 keypad module, enabling a new input capabilities for your microcontroller. Control Over a Network: Remotely control your Arduino over a local area network. Connect two Android devices - one to the microcontroller and another to the controlling Android device. Effortlessly manage your microcontroller's operations from anywhere. This App opens up a world of possibilities for wireless control and automation. With its versatile features and intuitive interface, it caters to a wide range of applications. Embrace the freedom of wireless control and discover limitless potential with its Bluetooth Controller App. APP CONFIGURATION: After connecting to your Arduino or microcontroller, configure the app to match your microcontroller's code. Incorrect settings may cause the app to send default commands like '0' and '1'. Customize the app's controls to match your microcontroller's pins and protocols for smooth operation. Check the documentation or use provided code examples for guidance. Attributions - Mic icons created by Freepik - Flaticon Iot icons created by Freepik - Flaticon Led light icons created by Natthapong - Flaticon Switch icons created by Freepik - Flaticon Gaming icons created by Flat Icons - Flaticon Rgb icons created by Freepik - Flaticon Web coding icons created by Saepul Nahwan - Flaticon Dial pad icons created by Dixit Lakhani_02 - Flaticon Smart car icons created by Freepik - Flaticon

Arduino launches open source Edge AI lab at IIT Delhi. July 16, 2026 Arduino has launched an open-source Edge AI Invention Lab at IIT Delhi, expanding its Physical AI for All initiative to strengthen hands-on AI education and develop India's next generation of AI talent. Arduino has expanded its open-source Edge AI and Physical AI ecosystem in India by launching the Arduino Edge AI Invention Lab at the Student Innovation Lab (SIL), Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi. The new facility extends the company's Physical AI for All initiative, aimed at making Edge AI and Physical AI education more accessible through hands-on innovation. The lab will support project-based learning in real-world AI applications through interdisciplinary research, hackathons, innovation challenges and industry collaborations. It combines Arduino's open-source hardware with educator enablement, student workshops, digital learning platforms, academic collaborations and industry-aligned curricula to bridge classroom learning with practical AI development. As part of the initiative, Arduino will establish 10 Edge AI Centres of Excellence across leading State Technical Universities and has developed a 120-hour credit-based Edge AI curriculum with laboratory manuals, teaching materials, project kits and faculty enablement resources in collaboration with STEMLORE Innovators. Within six months, the Physical AI for All initiative has reached more than 23,000 students, developers, educators and innovators through over 100 workshops and innovation programmes. It has also trained more than 1,000 educators and built academic partnerships with over 300 universities and higher education institutions. "Arduino has spent more than two decades making technology accessible through open-source innovation. With our Physical AI initiative, we are extending that mission by helping universities create hands-on learning environments where students can build the next generation of intelligent systems," said Guneet Bedi, Senior Director, Sales, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Prof. Amartansh Dubey of IIT Delhi added, "This collaboration has the potential to spark a new wave of next-generation innovation in Physical AI applications by enabling students to translate ideas into impactful real-world solutions."