Arduino
Arduino Esplora
The Arduino Esplora is a microcontroller board designed for ease of use, making it ideal for those new to electronics. It features a variety of built-in sensors, including an analog joystick, buttons, a slider, microphone, light sensor, temperature sensor, and a 3-axis accelerometer. It also includes a buzzer and an RGB LED for output. The board supports expansion through TinkerKit connectors and a TFT LCD screen interface. Powered by an ATmega32u4 microcontroller, it offers USB connectivity and can emulate keyboard and mouse input.
$80.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
1323
/ 1541
#1323 in Development Boards
Price vs Category Average
-9%
Below average
Microcontroller
324
/ ATmegau
Who it's for
- All-in-One Design
- Excellent for Novices
- Versatile USB Interface
Who should skip it
- Restricted Customization
- Price Point Consideration
- Inflexible Layout
Key Specs
Microcontroller
ATmega32u4
Operating Voltage
5V
Flash Memory
32 KB (4 KB bootloader)
SRAM
2.5 KB
EEPROM
1 KB
Clock Speed
16 MHz
Weight
144 g
Dimensions
170 x 80 x 40 mm
Features
- Integrated analog joystick with push-button
- Multiple onboard sensors: microphone, light, temperature, accelerometer
- Onboard buzzer and RGB LED for output
- TinkerKit connectors for easy expansion
- TFT LCD display connector for visual output
- USB connectivity with HID emulation (mouse/keyboard)
- Pre-programmed bootloader for easy programming
- Designed for beginners with minimal electronics knowledge
- Integrated sensors and controls for interactive projects
- User-friendly design for rapid prototyping
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Arduino Esplora for its exceptional ease of use, making it an ideal entry point for beginners in electronics and programming. Its integrated sensors and simplified design remove common barriers, allowing users to quickly engage in creative projects without extensive setup. Many appreciate its educational value, finding it a fun and accessible tool for learning fundamental concepts. The all in one nature of the board is a significant draw, fostering immediate hands on exploration.
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