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Arduinos for Intermediate Users

While the devices mentioned above are more aimed at beginners, there are a few boards that you can use when you have some experience with electronics and tinkering.

Arduino Nano 33 BLE

The Arduino Nano 33 BLE is a new series of boards that got introduced in 2019. They are based on the same form-factor as the Arduino Nano and they support multithreaded and real-time programming. The Sense model also comes with a variety of built-in sensors, making it perfect for experienced programmers and makers.

The Arduino Due

A more established device, that fits in this category, is the Arduino Due. It features a 32-Bit CPU and 66 usable I/O ports which make this board perfect for large-scale DIY projects.

IoT-enabled Arduino Boards

None of the devices discussed so far can connect to the internet without external hardware. Luckily, there are a few Arduino boards that have the hardware built-in, making these boards the perfect ones to start with if you work on a connected project.

The Arduino Yun Rev. 2

This is the only official Arduino device that natively runs a Linux operating system. It can also connect to any Wi-Fi network right out of the box which makes this the perfect entry point to the platform for users, that have previously worked with a Raspberry Pi.

The Arduino Nano 33 IoT

The Yun is a great board, but it doesn’t come with on-board Bluetooth support. If you need or want to communicate with your Arduino via Bluetooth, then the Arduino Nano 33 IoT is one way to go.

As the name suggests, it’s based on the popular Arduino Nano which means, that you can easily upgrade an old project that used the standard Nano.

Arduino Boards for Advanced Users

These boards are aimed at advanced users and professionals.

The Arduino Mega 2560

This board is often used in large projects and it can even be found in a few commercially available products — for example, in 3D printers. The fact that the Arduino Mega 2560 has over 70 independent GPIO pins makes this the go-to board for large projects.

The Arduino MKR Vidor 4000

This board was released in 2018 and it is somewhat exotic. It’s the only Arduino that not only has a microcontroller but also contains an on-board Intel Cyclone 10CL016 FPGA. Furthermore, it also supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth natively.

While the device can certainly be used by beginners, I think advanced users will have more fun with it.

Arduinos for All Skill Levels

As you can see, the official Arduino line-up is huge and every maker, regardless of their experience level, can find the right board. The following table compares the most important specs of each board.