Arduino Uno Q - Unboxing | DigiKey

Join us as we unbox and explore the Arduino Uno Q, a groundbreaking development board that merges the real-time control of a low-power MCU with the processing power of a Linux-based MPU, all within the familiar Arduino ecosystem. Designed for edge AI, robotics, IoT, and vision applications, the Uno Q simplifies advanced project development while keeping the classic Arduino ease of use. This board is powered by a Qualcomm ARM Cortex-A53 CPU running a full Linux environment alongside an STM32U585 ARM Cortex-M33 MCU running Zephyr OS. This dual-core design means you can handle high-level Linux tasks while maintaining precise, real-time control on the MCU. Key Features • Qualcomm ARM Cortex-A53 CPU with Linux OS for high-performance tasks • STM32U585 ARM Cortex-M33 MCU for ultra-low-power, real-time processing • Dual-environment development: run Linux apps, MCU firmware, or integrate both • Arduino App Lab support: create apps with drag-and-drop bricks, sketches, Python scripts, and AI modules • Classic Arduino IDE compatibility for seamless programming • Form factor consistency with existing Arduino shields and accessories

App Lab offers a flexible development environment where you can: • Explore pre-loaded demos • Build apps with modular Bricks • Mix Arduino sketches, Python code, and containerized AI modules into fully integrated applications This environment is designed to lower barriers for developers, allowing rapid prototyping of projects that combine embedded control with modern AI and IoT capabilities. Weather Demo Example In this video, we highlight the Weather Demo, which demonstrates the Uno Q’s unique dual-environment functionality: • The Linux CPU fetches live weather data from the web. • The MCU running Zephyr OS processes the data and drives an LED matrix, animating weather icons that reflect real-time conditions. This seamless interaction between Linux and MCU shows how the Uno Q enables projects that require both high-level data handling and low-level hardware control.