More ways to prototype faster: four new Arduino Modulino are now available

If you’ve ever wanted to go from idea to prototype in minutes – without fiddling with wiring diagrams or debugging connections – then you probably already know (and love!) Modulino®. These compact, plug-and-play nodes have made it easier than ever to prototype, learn, and build with Arduino. And now the ecosystem is getting even bigger.

We’re excited to announce four new additions to the family: 

• Modulino Latch Relay – Switch high-power loads with a simple signal
• Modulino Light – Detect ambient brightness and react to changes in lighting
• Modulino Joystick – Add intuitive interactive control to your gaming or robotics projects
• Modulino Vibro – Trigger silent vibration feedback in response to actions or inputs

They join the seven already available nodes – Movement, Distance, Thermo, Knob, Buzzer, Pixels, and Buttons – expanding what you can build with just a few clicks.

Instantly compatible with Arduino boards

Just like the original line-up, the new Modulino nodes are compatible with Arduino boards that support Qwiic connectivity – including the UNO Q, UNO R4 WiFi, Nesso N1, Nano R4, and the Nano Connector Carrier. You can also use them with other 3.3 V Arduino boards using a Qwiic-to-breadboard jumper or the convenient side headers.

So, whether you’re prototyping a smart device with your Nano, testing an automation concept with your UNO Q, or teaching your students the basics of sensors and actuators – Modulino is the quickest way to get up and running.

Plug, code, go

Each node includes everything you need to start right away: a 5-cm Qwiic cable, a consistent mechanical footprint, and compatibility with both Arduino language (based on C++) and MicroPython programming environments. You just plug it in, open your IDE, and start exploring with the powerful Modulino library and examples.

Because all nodes are designed with the same form factor, you can swap components or reconfigure your layout without any redesign. You can even daisy-chain multiple nodes together in seconds, regardless of whether they’re sensors or actuators – it all just works.

From classrooms to prototypes

Modulino was built with everyone in mind. Teachers and students can use the modules to focus on learning, not debugging. Makers and hobbyists can test interactive ideas without spending hours wiring things up. And professionals can accelerate early-stage development with a robust, modular platform that’s just as at home in a STEM lab as it is on an engineer’s workbench.

Stay tuned as the Modulino family keeps growing – and keep sharing your projects with us. We can’t wait to see what you build next!

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