The web-based Arduino Lab for MicroPython Editor is out! With Chromebook support to code Alvik and more

We’re excited to announce the release of the web-based version of the Arduino Lab for MicroPython Editor. This lightweight platform makes it even easier to code with MicroPython using Arduino hardware such as Alvik, Nano ESP32, Nano RP2040 Connect, Nano 33 BLE Sense – and more! You can check the full list of MicroPython-compatible Arduino […]

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We’re excited to announce the release of the web-based version of the Arduino Lab for MicroPython Editor. This lightweight platform makes it even easier to code with MicroPython using Arduino hardware such as Alvik, Nano ESP32, Nano RP2040 Connect, Nano 33 BLE Sense – and more! You can check the full list of MicroPython-compatible Arduino hardware at this link.

What’s more, if you are a Chromebook user, now you can simply edit, run, and save MicroPython code on your board, as well as upload your files (assets or code), directly in the browser (Chrome, Opera, and Edge are supported). 

Please note that the editor is still in its “lab” phase, so expect ongoing changes, improvements, and bug fixes of course. 

Program Alvik robot with your Chromebook!

The web-based Arduino Lab for MicroPython Editor allows students and teachers using Chromebook to easily program Arduino Alvik in the classroom, expanding the possibilities for them to create more robotics projects. Check out our free online course to start your adventure with Alvik, MicroPython and more! 

What is MicroPython?

MicroPython is a lightweight version of Python® designed to run on microcontrollers, allowing you to control hardware like sensors and motors with just a few lines of code. It’s great for beginners because Python® is known for being simple and readable, making it easier to dive into electronics without needing deep programming knowledge. 

Plus, since MicroPython works well with Arduino boards, you can take advantage of our incredible open-source community, tutorials, and tools. It’s a perfect fit for exploring hardware projects in a friendly and accessible way!

Ready to give it a try? Test it out now! The web-based Arduino Lab for MicroPython Editor can be accessed from the Resources section in our app.arduino.cc or directly from https://lab-micropython.arduino.cc.

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How to customize your Arduino Cloud IoT dashboards on the go

The Arduino Cloud has long been a trusted platform for makers, engineers, and developers to manage their IoT projects with ease. From tracking sensor data to automating smart devices, the cloud enables seamless connectivity. Complementing this, the Arduino IoT Remote mobile app gives users the power to monitor and interact with their dashboards from anywhere. […]

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The Arduino Cloud has long been a trusted platform for makers, engineers, and developers to manage their IoT projects with ease. From tracking sensor data to automating smart devices, the cloud enables seamless connectivity. Complementing this, the Arduino IoT Remote mobile app gives users the power to monitor and interact with their dashboards from anywhere. Now, we’re excited to announce a new feature that enhances your experience even further: the ability to change dashboard layouts directly through the mobile app!

Let’s dive into this exciting new update, along with some other minor features recently added to improve your experience.

Change your dashboard layouts from the IoT Remote App

Previously, modifying or rearranging the layout of your IoT dashboards was only possible through the browser on a PC. While this worked well for desktop users, it wasn’t convenient for those who needed to make changes on the go. With the latest update, you can now modify the “mobile view” of your dashboard directly through the Arduino IoT Remote app.

It’s important to note that Arduino Cloud dashboards have two distinct views: mobile and desktop. This new feature allows you to customize the layout specifically for your mobile devices, without affecting the desktop version. So whether you’re monitoring your projects on your phone or tablet, you can now optimize the layout for a mobile-friendly experience.

By customizing the mobile view, you gain more control over how your data is displayed and interacted with on your phone—perfect for users who need a quick overview and control of their IoT systems while away from their desktops.

How to use the new layout feature

Using this new feature is simple. Here’s how you can rearrange your dashboard layout in the IoT Remote mobile app:

  • Open the Arduino IoT Remote app and log into your account.
  • Navigate to the dashboard you want to modify.
  • On the Settings menu of the dashboard, tap the  Rearrange button.
  • Select a widget by clicking on it, and move it around the dashboard to the new location or change its size.
  • Click on CANCEL to discard your changes or on SAVE to save your changes, and your updated layout will be visible across all your mobile devices.

What else is new on the IoT Remote app? 

In addition to the layout customization feature, during the past months we’ve introduced several minor updates to make your app experience even smoother:

  • Sync dashboard cover image: Now, you can set a cover image for your dashboard, and it will automatically sync across all your devices. Whether for branding, personalization, or easy recognition, this feature ensures visual consistency on every device you use.
  • Disable trigger from Notification Detail: You can now enable or disable a trigger directly from the Notification Detail screen. This feature provides quick control over automated actions, helping you fine-tune your project with minimal hassle.
  • Clear notifications via the Activity Manage Panel: Keep your notifications organized by clearing them all from the new Activity Manage Panel. This helps you stay focused by removing unnecessary clutter from your feed.

Install the Arduino IoT Remote on your mobile phone

These new features make it easier than ever to stay on top of your IoT projects from anywhere with your mobile phone. Whether you’re monitoring, controlling, or tweaking your dashboard, the Arduino IoT Remote app is the perfect tool for the job, and it’s free!

Ready to experience these new updates? Download the Arduino IoT Remote app today from the App Store or Google Play and take full control of your IoT projects from the convenience of your mobile device.

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Is there an online Arduino IDE?

Since the inception of Arduino, the Arduino IDE has been a go-to tool for people learning to code and creating projects ranging from remote-controlled cars to soil moisture monitoring. No wonder it’s been downloaded over 24 million times this year, so far!  Now if you’ve ever wondered whether you can use Arduino IDE online, you’re […]

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Since the inception of Arduino, the Arduino IDE has been a go-to tool for people learning to code and creating projects ranging from remote-controlled cars to soil moisture monitoring. No wonder it’s been downloaded over 24 million times this year, so far! 

Now if you’ve ever wondered whether you can use Arduino IDE online, you’re not alone. Many Arduino enthusiasts, from hobbyists to professionals, have been asking the same question. The good news? Yes, there is an online Arduino IDE, and it’s called the Arduino Cloud Editor! Available through Arduino Cloud, the Cloud Editor (previously known as the Arduino Web Editor), offers a seamless, free way to code from anywhere without the hassle of traditional software. It gives you peace of mind knowing that there is no risk of losing your valuable sketches – or all the hours you spent developing them.  

Both the traditional Arduino IDE and the Cloud Editor have their strengths, but choosing the right one depends on your specific needs and project requirements. So, in this post, we’ll dive into the details so you can make an informed choice and pick the editor that is most suitable for you.

Arduino IDE: greater control, offline use, and stability

Screenshot of the Arduino IDE 2.3.2

The traditional Arduino IDE is installed on your computer, allowing you to write and upload code directly to your Arduino board via a USB cable. Once installed, the IDE can be used offline, making it a reliable choice for projects in areas with limited or no internet access, for example while camping or in remote work locations.

It gives you complete control over updates, letting you maintain a stable environment by choosing when (or if) to install the latest changes. Plus, it’s equipped with a robust debugger, a serial monitor, and access to thousands of libraries contributed by the Arduino community.

Key features of the desktop IDE include:

  • Serial Monitor & Serial Plotter: Essential tools for debugging and visualizing data.
  • Library Manager: Access to over 5,000 libraries created by the Arduino community.
  • Autocompletion: The easiest way to speed up your coding process.

In short, the traditional IDE offers more control, such as the option to manually update or freeze the version you’re using, and requires only occasional internet connection for updates. 

Who can benefit from the Arduino IDE? Teachers and users who prefer a stable environment without frequent changes may find it particularly valuable.


Arduino Cloud Editor: a convenient Arduino IDE online experience

The Arduino Cloud Editor offers a similar experience to the traditional version but adds the convenience of cloud storage and extra features.

One of its most appealing benefits is accessibility: you can access your projects from any computer, whether you’re at school, at home, or at work. Actually, you can even have them in your backpocket on your smartphone when you’re on the go! Cloud auto saving also ensures you never lose progress due to technical issues, providing a safeguard for your projects.

The Cloud Editor automatically updates itself as well as pre-installed libraries, saving you from manual maintenance. Real-time collaborative coding is another standout feature, enabling teams and students to work together on sketches seamlessly.

The Cloud Editor is available through Arduino Cloud, a full integrated development experience. In other words, it’s part of a bigger ecosystem. You can build IoT projects faster with pre-built templates, customize dashboards to monitor and control your devices remotely, and even integrate voice commands via Alexa or Google Home without writing a single line of code.

Screenshot of the templates section in Arduino Cloud

Who can benefit from the Cloud Editor? Anyone who needs real-time collaboration and easy access to their projects from anywhere.


Which editor should you choose?

The traditional Arduino IDE is ideal for users who need offline access and greater control over updates. It’s faster when compiling and uploading code, and offers advanced debugging tools that the Cloud Editor lacks.

On the other hand, if you need flexibility to work from multiple locations or collaborate in real-time, the Arduino Cloud Editor’s seamless integration with cloud storage and automatic updates make it a more convenient option, especially for beginners. Features like OTA updates are particularly useful for projects requiring frequent, remote updates.

As a quick summary:

Choose the traditional Arduino IDE if:

  • You prefer working offline or in remote locations without internet access.
  • You want full control over when updates are installed.
  • You’re using non-Arduino hardware that requires specific libraries or configurations.

Choose the Arduino Cloud Editor if:

We’ve summarized the features available in the two editors in the detailed comparison table below, to help you decide which option best suits your project needs.

Arduino IDE vs Arduino Cloud Editor

Ultimately, your choice should reflect your project’s complexity, collaboration needs, and hardware requirements.

How to get started with the IDE of your choice

Having decided which IDE is best for you, are you now ready to dive in? 

To get started with the traditional Arduino IDE, download the software and check out the Arduino Docs guide that shows you how to program using the IDE.

For the Cloud Editor, simply create an Arduino account and explore the detailed Cloud documentation to help you bring your dream project ideas to life!

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How to customize your Arduino Cloud IoT dashboards on the go

The Arduino Cloud has long been a trusted platform for makers, engineers, and developers to manage their IoT projects with ease. From tracking sensor data to automating smart devices, the cloud enables seamless connectivity. Complementing this, the Arduino IoT Remote mobile app gives users the power to monitor and interact with their dashboards from anywhere. […]

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The Arduino Cloud has long been a trusted platform for makers, engineers, and developers to manage their IoT projects with ease. From tracking sensor data to automating smart devices, the cloud enables seamless connectivity. Complementing this, the Arduino IoT Remote mobile app gives users the power to monitor and interact with their dashboards from anywhere. Now, we’re excited to announce a new feature that enhances your experience even further: the ability to change dashboard layouts directly through the mobile app!

Let’s dive into this exciting new update, along with some other minor features recently added to improve your experience.

Change your dashboard layouts from the IoT Remote app

Previously, modifying or rearranging the layout of your IoT dashboards was only possible through the browser on a PC. While this worked well for desktop users, it wasn’t convenient for those who needed to make changes on the go. With the latest update, you can now modify the “mobile view” of your dashboard directly through the Arduino IoT Remote app.

It’s important to note that Arduino Cloud dashboards have two distinct views: mobile and desktop. This new feature allows you to customize the layout specifically for your mobile devices, without affecting the desktop version. So whether you’re monitoring your projects on your phone or tablet, you can now optimize the layout for a mobile-friendly experience.

By customizing the mobile view, you gain more control over how your data is displayed and interacted with on your phone—perfect for users who need a quick overview and control of their IoT systems while away from their desktops.

How to use the new layout feature

Using this new feature is simple. Here’s how you can rearrange your dashboard layout in the IoT Remote mobile app:

1. Open the Arduino IoT Remote app and log into your account.
2. Navigate to the dashboard you want to modify.
3. On the Settings menu of the dashboard, tap the Rearrange button.
4. Select a widget by clicking on it, and move it around the dashboard to the new location or change its size.
5. Click on CANCEL to discard your changes or on SAVE to save your changes, and your updated layout will be visible across all your mobile devices.

What else is new on the IoT Remote app? 

In addition to the layout customization feature, during the past months we’ve introduced several minor updates to make your app experience even smoother:

  • Sync dashboard cover image: Now, you can set a cover image for your dashboard, and it will automatically sync across all your devices. Whether for branding, personalization, or easy recognition, this feature ensures visual consistency on every device you use.
  • Disable trigger from Notification Detail: You can now enable or disable a trigger directly from the Notification Detail screen. This feature provides quick control over automated actions, helping you fine-tune your project with minimal hassle.
  • Clear notifications via the Activity Manage Panel: Keep your notifications organized by clearing them all from the new Activity Manage Panel. This helps you stay focused by removing unnecessary clutter from your feed.

Install the Arduino IoT Remote on your mobile phone

These new features make it easier than ever to stay on top of your IoT projects from anywhere with your mobile phone. Whether you’re monitoring, controlling, or tweaking your dashboard, the Arduino IoT Remote app is the perfect tool for the job, and it’s free!Ready to experience these new updates? Download the Arduino IoT Remote app today from the App Store or Google Play and take full control of your IoT projects from the convenience of your mobile device.

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Arduino Nicla Sense Env: adding advanced environmental sensing to a broad range of applications

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Nicla Sense Env: the latest addition to our portfolio of system-on-modules and sensor nodes, empowering innovators with the tools to unlock new possibilities. This tiny yet powerful sensor node is designed to elevate your environmental sensing projects to new heights. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting […]

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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Nicla Sense Env: the latest addition to our portfolio of system-on-modules and sensor nodes, empowering innovators with the tools to unlock new possibilities. This tiny yet powerful sensor node is designed to elevate your environmental sensing projects to new heights. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey with Arduino, Nicla Sense Env is here to help sense the world around you with precision and ease.

“With Nicla Sense Env, we’re taking a critical step toward addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: protecting the environment. This powerful module allows developers to monitor air quality and environmental conditions with precision, paving the way for smarter, more sustainable solutions. By equipping professionals, educators, and makers with the right tools, we’re helping to build a future where technology and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. The compact nature of the Nicla form factor broadens the number of possible applications, spanning from prototyping to testing and volume production for OEMs.” – Fabio Violante, CEO of Arduino

“Renesas is proud to be the technology supplier of choice for the Arduino Nicla Sense Env, the new modular board to measure real-time indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity at the edge of the IoT network. Renesas’ system architecture, based on the RA2E1 microcontroller and environmental industrial-grade sensors with onboard AI including the ZMOD4410, ZMOD4510 and HS4001, enables Nicla Sense Env to be deployed in a variety of smart building applications, HVAC and air purifier systems, gas leak detection systems, fumes and fire detection systems, and smart city air quality management, with little integration effort.”
— Brad Rex, Senior Director of Global Systems and Solutions Team at Renesas

Compact yet capable: let’s unpack the features

Nicla Sense Env might be small in size, but it’s packed with advanced features that make it a powerhouse for environmental monitoring.

  • Monitor indoor and outdoor environments with AI-ready Renesas sensors. Nicla Sense Env offers temperature and humidity monitoring through the HS4001 sensor and AI-enabled gas detection with the ZMOD4410AI1V and ZMOD4510AI1V sensors. These provide real-time data on air quality, including the detection of TVOCs, NO2, O3, and other gasses, both indoors and outdoors.
  • 22.86 x 22.86 mm = huge potential. With the tiny form factor the Nicla family is known for, Nicla Sense Env can easily fit into any project, allowing you to integrate environmental sensing without compromising on space or design.
  • Robust, reliable, and ready to stand the test of time. Built with industrial-grade sensors, Nicla Sense Env is engineered for durability and accuracy, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging conditions. What’s more, it was designed for 24/7 operation: ultra-low power consumption makes it ideal for long-term deployments in any situation. 
  • Fits right in, with seamless integration and wide compatibility. Whether you’re working with Portenta SOMs or MKR products, Nicla Sense Env connects effortlessly via ESLOV (I2C) or header pins. It’s also compatible with Arduino IDE and MicroPython, so you can start programming right out of the box. And of course, it works great with a variety of libraries and tutorials available through the Arduino ecosystem.

Real-world applications? We sense endless possibilities!

Nicla Sense Env is a versatile and accessible tool for environmental monitoring: it’s your new ally whether you’re developing something new or enhancing an existing project, working on a prototype or full-fledged industrial-scale solution.

Nicla Sense Env fits perfectly into HVAC systems, helping you monitor air quality, humidity, and temperature to keep smart buildings comfortable and compliant with environmental regulations. In air purifiers, it provides real-time data that allow for energy-efficient operation and better air quality by detecting harmful gasses and adjusting the system as needed. When it comes to safety, it can play a critical role in detecting fumes and smoke, triggering early warnings to prevent potential hazards both indoors and outdoors. In industrial settings, it can monitor air quality and detect toxic substances, ensuring that machinery runs safely and efficiently. And these are only the first examples of applications that come to mind! 

Add a breath of fresh air to your projects

We look forward to seeing how you will leverage the capabilities of the Arduino Nicla Sense Env to create innovative solutions – whether you’re developing climate control systems, enhancing air quality monitoring, or ensuring safety in industrial environments.

So, head to the Arduino Store to check out full product details and specifications, and let’s continue to push the boundaries of innovation together – one “tiny” step at a time!

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Arduino Nicla Sense Env: adding advanced environmental sensing to a broad range of applications

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Nicla Sense Env: the latest addition to our portfolio of system-on-modules and sensor nodes, empowering innovators with the tools to unlock new possibilities. This tiny yet powerful sensor node is designed to elevate your environmental sensing projects to new heights. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting […]

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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Nicla Sense Env: the latest addition to our portfolio of system-on-modules and sensor nodes, empowering innovators with the tools to unlock new possibilities. This tiny yet powerful sensor node is designed to elevate your environmental sensing projects to new heights. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey with Arduino, Nicla Sense Env is here to help sense the world around you with precision and ease.

“With Nicla Sense Env, we’re taking a critical step toward addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: protecting the environment. This powerful module allows developers to monitor air quality and environmental conditions with precision, paving the way for smarter, more sustainable solutions. By equipping professionals, educators, and makers with the right tools, we’re helping to build a future where technology and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. The compact nature of the Nicla form factor broadens the number of possible applications, spanning from prototyping to testing and volume production for OEMs.” – Fabio Violante, CEO of Arduino

“Renesas is proud to be the technology supplier of choice for the Arduino Nicla Sense Env, the new modular board to measure real-time indoor air quality, temperature, and humidity at the edge of the IoT network. Renesas’ system architecture, based on the RA2E1 microcontroller and environmental industrial-grade sensors with onboard AI including the ZMOD4410, ZMOD4510 and HS4001, enables Nicla Sense Env to be deployed in a variety of smart building applications, HVAC and air purifier systems, gas leak detection systems, fumes and fire detection systems, and smart city air quality management, with little integration effort.”
— Brad Rex, Senior Director of Global Systems and Solutions Team at Renesas

Compact yet capable: let’s unpack the features

Nicla Sense Env might be small in size, but it’s packed with advanced features that make it a powerhouse for environmental monitoring.

  • Monitor indoor and outdoor environments with AI-ready Renesas sensors. Nicla Sense Env offers temperature and humidity monitoring through the HS4001 sensor and AI-enabled gas detection with the ZMOD4410AI1V and ZMOD4510AI1V sensors. These provide real-time data on air quality, including the detection of TVOCs, NO2, O3, and other gasses, both indoors and outdoors.
  • 22.86 x 22.86 mm = huge potential. With the tiny form factor the Nicla family is known for, Nicla Sense Env can easily fit into any project, allowing you to integrate environmental sensing without compromising on space or design.
  • Robust, reliable, and ready to stand the test of time. Built with industrial-grade sensors, Nicla Sense Env is engineered for durability and accuracy, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging conditions. What’s more, it was designed for 24/7 operation: ultra-low power consumption makes it ideal for long-term deployments in any situation. 
  • Fits right in, with seamless integration and wide compatibility. Whether you’re working with Portenta SOMs or MKR products, Nicla Sense Env connects effortlessly via ESLOV (I2C) or header pins. It’s also compatible with Arduino IDE and MicroPython, so you can start programming right out of the box. And of course, it works great with a variety of libraries and tutorials available through the Arduino ecosystem.

Real-world applications? We sense endless possibilities!

Nicla Sense Env is a versatile and accessible tool for environmental monitoring: it’s your new ally whether you’re developing something new or enhancing an existing project, working on a prototype or full-fledged industrial-scale solution.

Nicla Sense Env fits perfectly into HVAC systems, helping you monitor air quality, humidity, and temperature to keep smart buildings comfortable and compliant with environmental regulations. In air purifiers, it provides real-time data that allow for energy-efficient operation and better air quality by detecting harmful gasses and adjusting the system as needed. When it comes to safety, it can play a critical role in detecting fumes and smoke, triggering early warnings to prevent potential hazards both indoors and outdoors. In industrial settings, it can monitor air quality and detect toxic substances, ensuring that machinery runs safely and efficiently. And these are only the first examples of applications that come to mind! 

Add a breath of fresh air to your projects

We look forward to seeing how you will leverage the capabilities of the Arduino Nicla Sense Env to create innovative solutions – whether you’re developing climate control systems, enhancing air quality monitoring, or ensuring safety in industrial environments.

So, head to the Arduino Store to check out full product details and specifications, and let’s continue to push the boundaries of innovation together – one “tiny” step at a time!

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Top Arduino Cloud IoT dashboard ideas with the new Image widget 

Recently, we announced the exciting new Image widget for Arduino Cloud. This powerful feature opens up a world of possibilities for enhancing your IoT dashboards. But the true potential of the Image widget lies in the applications that you create. Today, we’re excited to dive deeper and show you what kind of IoT dashboards your […]

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Recently, we announced the exciting new Image widget for Arduino Cloud. This powerful feature opens up a world of possibilities for enhancing your IoT dashboards. But the true potential of the Image widget lies in the applications that you create.

Today, we’re excited to dive deeper and show you what kind of IoT dashboards your can create with the Image widget. Whether you’re using it for smart homes, enterprise solutions, or educational tools, the possibilities are endless—and we’re here to help you discover its full potential!

As a maker, the Image widget can be a game-changer for your smart home projects. Here are a few examples: 

1. Home security dashboard: Detect intrusion with camera photos

Here’s our first IoT dashboard idea: Display live snapshots from a home-made security camera, updating the image at regular intervals or triggering updates based on motion or sound detection. This allows you to keep a close eye on your property, even when you’re away. You can control the whole system from an Arduino Cloud dashboard.

In this project, you’ll learn how to build a security system using the Arduino Nicla Vision‘s camera. The system captures snapshots when it detects sound levels above a set threshold, and everything is managed through an Arduino Cloud dashboard. From enabling or disabling the system, viewing event history, to receiving alerts, Arduino Cloud makes it easy to control and monitor your security setup. Check out the full project for all the details and step-by-step instructions!

IoT dashboard idea on Arduino Cloud. Use the image widget to detect intrusion with camera photos

Image 1: Arduino Cloud intrusion detection dashboard with snapshot of a living room

2. Plant visual growth diary dashboard

In this second IoT dashboard idea, you can bring your indoor or outdoor garden into the digital realm. Use the Image widget to create a visual growth diary, displaying daily or weekly photos of your plants. Combine this with soil moisture sensors to get a comprehensive view of your plants’ health and progress over time.

IoT dashboard idea on Arduino Cloud: Visual growth diary of your plant

Image 2: Arduino Cloud irrigation dashboard with snapshot of a plant

NOTE: This dashboard above is based on this original project and has been modified to include the Image widget. These adjustments were made to demonstrate the potential of this new feature in enhancing your Arduino Cloud dashboards. 

3. DIY Weather station dashboard with outside daily photos

In this 3rd example, you can turn your Arduino-powered weather station into a visually engaging dashboard. That’s right, display real-time weather icons and images of the current sky conditions. You can even integrate sensor data to provide a complete picture of your local microclimate, making your DIY weather station a must-have for any maker’s smart home.

IoT dashboard idea: Weather station on Arduino Cloud with image widget

Image 3: Local weather station Arduino Cloud dashboard with daily photo

NOTE: This IoT dashboard idea above is based on this original project and has been modified to include the Image widget. These adjustments were made to demonstrate the potential of this new feature in enhancing your Arduino Cloud dashboards.

By adding a camera, following the instructions of the intrusion detection project described in the first IoT dashboard idea above, you can take your weather dashboard to the next level.

4. More ideas to use the Image Widget in your Arduino Cloud IoT dashboards

The new Cloud image widget offers powerful ways to integrate real-time imagery into your data-driven workflows. Below are five additional examples of how the Image widget can enhance your Arduino Cloud

5. Industrial equipment monitoring: Embed real-time visuals of critical machinery, like thermal imaging data, in your dashboard to quickly identify and address potential issues.

6. Smart agriculture: Integrate drone or satellite imagery to monitor crop growth, soil conditions, and irrigation systems, helping make data-driven decisions for your farm.

7. Supply chain visualization: Create interactive maps displaying the real-time location and status of products and materials, while tracking inventory levels and shipment progress.

8. Quality control: Compare images of acceptable and defective products to enhance visual inspections and streamline quality control processes.

9. Education: Use real-time or time-lapse visuals to bring live science experiments into digital learning, enriching students’ engagement with STEM subjects.

Community Spotlight

We’re excited to see what you, our innovative Arduino community, will create with the Image widget. Share your projects and ideas on the Arduino Project Hub or in the Arduino Cloud forum, and inspire others with your creative applications. Who knows, you might just end up being featured in our next Community Spotlight!

Conclusion

The Image widget is more than just a pretty face — it’s a powerful tool that can transform the way you approach IoT projects, whether you’re a maker, an enterprise, or an educator. By unleashing your creativity and leveraging this feature, you can breathe new life into your dashboard or create new breeds of projects.

So, what are you waiting for? Sign up for Arduino Cloud for free today, start exploring the Image widget and let your imagination run wild. The possibilities are endless, and we can’t wait to see what you create. For more information and tutorials, check out the Arduino Cloud documentation.

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Bringing Quake to Arduino: a game-changing project by Nicola Wrachien

Following up on his successful Doom port last year, engineer Nicola Wrachien – who works at Silicon Labs, a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world and long-time Arduino partner – has now tackled an even bigger challenge: porting Quake, the iconic 1990s’ first-person shooter, to an Arduino gamepad.  What a […]

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Following up on his successful Doom port last year, engineer Nicola Wrachien – who works at Silicon Labs, a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world and long-time Arduino partner – has now tackled an even bigger challenge: porting Quake, the iconic 1990s’ first-person shooter, to an Arduino gamepad

What a great warm-up for the upcoming Matter Challenge! If this kind of project sounds like fun, follow the competition or submit your own entry by October 31st. 

Sponsored by Mouser Electronics, Silicon Labs and Arduino, the Matter Challenge is open to all skill levels. Take the opportunity to inspire others, by creating an incredible project with the Arduino Nano Matter board.

Released just three years after Doom, Quake was a huge leap forward in gaming technology. It introduced full 3D environments complete with dynamic lighting effects, and its enemies and weapons were 3D models rather than 2D sprites. The game also featured a scripting engine that gave modders a lot of creative freedom. But with more realistic graphics, a particle engine, and more complex sound effects, Quake was also a far bigger technical challenge to port.

Tackling this project required Wrachien to level up on memory and speed constraints. If you want to dive deeper into these challenges, be sure to check out the dedicated post on the Silicon Labs community blog.

In the face of demanding requirements, Wrachien turned to the Arduino Nano Matter, developed with the powerful Silicon Labs® MGM240S as part of a partnership to better enable seamless development of Matter over Thread applications on the Arduino platform, which also led to the release of Arduino’s first-ever Matter software library earlier this year. 

Reflecting on the Arduino Nano Matter board, Wrachien said: “The Nano Matter board, featuring the Silabs xG24, offers impressive processing power and versatility in a compact size, making it a fantastic tool for both simple and complex projects like this one.”

If you’re intrigued and want to explore more technical details, dive into Wrachien’s full post and get into the nitty-gritty of this remarkable project on his blog. You can get your Arduino Nano Matter from our store and replicate his idea thanks to all the information he shares, or imagine a new challenging project of your own! 

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Arduino IDE 2.3.3: discover new support for shared spaces and more!

We’re excited to announce that the Arduino IDE 2.3.3 is now live!  What’s in the new version This new release is packed with improvements, including one feature we’re particularly proud of: support for shared spaces in Arduino Cloud. If you have a Cloud Business plan or School plan, you can now view and edit shared […]

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We’re excited to announce that the Arduino IDE 2.3.3 is now live

What’s in the new version

This new release is packed with improvements, including one feature we’re particularly proud of: support for shared spaces in Arduino Cloud. If you have a Cloud Business plan or School plan, you can now view and edit shared space sketches directly within the IDE, making collaboration with your team even easier and more efficient.

This builds on the recent news that collaborative coding has been added to the Arduino Cloud Editor, extending the functionality to the IDE itself. 

In addition, Arduino CLI 1.x is part of this release, alongside several fixes and performance enhancements. Some highlights include a cancelable verify and upload process, improved handling of custom board options, and more (you can check out the full list of changes in the release notes on GitHub).

By the community, for the community

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributes to the ongoing development of the Arduino IDE. Your feedback, testing, and contributions help make the Arduino platform what it is today – a tool for everyone.

Finally, a reminder: Arduino IDE, like many of our projects, is open-source and free for the entire community. If you’re passionate about innovation and want to support initiatives like this, we encourage you to contribute and donate to the open-source cause: a dedicated page will open when you download the new version, but you can simply access it at this link at any time as well. Together, we can keep improving and making tools like Arduino IDE available to everyone. 

Check out the Arduino IDE 2.3.3 today, and happy coding!

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Arduino Cloud is now available in AWS Marketplace!

We’re excited to announce that Arduino Cloud is now available in AWS Marketplace, making it easier than ever for developers and businesses worldwide to integrate our powerful IoT platform into their AWS infrastructure. This development is particularly relevant for those in industrial manufacturing, energy management, supply chain, and logistics sectors who are looking to streamline […]

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We’re excited to announce that Arduino Cloud is now available in AWS Marketplace, making it easier than ever for developers and businesses worldwide to integrate our powerful IoT platform into their AWS infrastructure. This development is particularly relevant for those in industrial manufacturing, energy management, supply chain, and logistics sectors who are looking to streamline the deployment and management of IoT solutions.

Develop your cloud solutions faster and easier than ever

With Arduino Cloud now available in AWS Marketplace, users can benefit from a low-code platform that accelerates time-to-value, enables easy device management, and supports OTA (Over-The-Air) updates, digital twin creation, and real-time data visualization. For AWS customers, this availability simplifies the process of purchasing, deploying, and scaling IoT applications using Arduino’s robust cloud infrastructure.

As our CEO Fabio Violante explains: “Our mission at Arduino is to remove barriers to innovation, reducing friction and enabling people to focus on their business outcomes. By making Arduino Cloud available in AWS Marketplace, we are improving accessibility for organizations to deploy and manage their IoT devices at scale, dramatically accelerating the journey from ideation to production. With Arduino Cloud, we also aim to enable IoT and edge AI projects that previously never materialized due to complexity and costs.”

Many of our customers have already seen the impact of this integration. Atlas Machine, for example, successfully implemented a “split cloud” architecture using both Arduino Cloud and AWS IoT Core, allowing them to manage sensor data efficiently. Danny Kent, their Product Development Engineer, noted that Arduino Cloud was “indispensable for OTA and device management at scale,” significantly boosting their operational efficiency.

How can Arduino Cloud benefit your business?

Arduino Cloud offers key benefits such as faster go-to-market times, seamless integration with enterprise architecture, comprehensive support for edge and hardware solutions, and cost-effective scalability. Whether you are prototyping or managing large-scale IoT deployments, the service is designed to meet your needs.

Ready to explore more? Discover Arduino Cloud – now available in AWS Marketplace – and see how it can accelerate your IoT projects! For more information, check out the full press release.

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