Arduino Explore IOT Kit Rev2 AKX00044
📌 What It Is
The Arduino Explore IoT Kit Rev2 is an education-focused IoT learning kit built around the Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 and a custom MKR IoT Carrier Rev2 board. It combines Wi-Fi connectivity, a variety of built-in and external sensors, actuators, a display, and Arduino Cloud for Education access—all packaged to teach students how to build connected, data-driven systems with real-world applications.
🧠 Infographic-Style Summary
| ARDUINO EXPLORE IOT KIT REV2 | | (AKX00044) | 🎯 Purpose | Learn IoT, cloud data, sensors & sustainability | 🧠 Core Controller | Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 | 🧰 Base Board | MKR IoT Carrier Rev2 (with built-in sensors) | |🌐 Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) | 📲 Display | 1.20″ RGB rounded display |🔋 Power | Built-in 18650 Li-Ion battery holder | 🔊 Outputs | Buzzer, 5 RGB LEDs, 2 × 24 V relays | 🔍 Built-in Sensors | Temp, humidity, pressure, VOC gas, light, color, | | | gesture, accelerometer |🧪 External Sensors | Moisture sensor, PIR motion sensor | 🧠 Educational Content | Arduino Cloud demos + SDG-linked projects |
Kit focus: hands-on learning of IoT, environmental sensing, cloud integration, and data-driven decision-making.
📦 What’s Included
The kit comes with a rich mix of hardware to spark learning and creativity:
🧠 Core Components
Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 board with Wi-Fi connectivity
MKR IoT Carrier Rev2 with built-in sensors & actuators
USB cable for programming and power
Plastic enclosure for mounting and protection
🔍 Built-In Sensors on Carrier
Temperature
Humidity
Pressure
VOC gas (air quality)
Ambient light
RGB color
Gesture
Accelerometer
🌱 External Sensor Modules
Soil moisture sensor
PIR motion sensor
💡 Outputs & Indicators
RGB 1.20″ rounded display
5 RGB LEDs
Buzzer
2 × 24 V relays
Tactile buttons & Grove connectors
18650 Li-Ion rechargeable battery holder
All sensors and modules use plug-and-play cables for easy setup.
🌐 Curriculum & Learning Outcomes
This kit is designed to teach core IoT skills including:
✔ Sensor data collection – environment & motion
✔ Processing & decision-making with Arduino
✔ Wi-Fi communication & Arduino Cloud integration
✔ Remote dashboards & control via cloud apps
✔ Real-world projects linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
✔ Design thinking & computational skills
You get demo lessons and introductory activities with the free Arduino Cloud plan. A School plan subscription unlocks 10 in-depth, step-by-step IoT projects and classroom collaboration features like Google Classroom integration.
🚀 Typical Projects You Can Build
Examples of learning experiences and prototype systems include:
✔ Environmental monitoring & alert systems
✔ Cloud dashboards for temperature, humidity, motion, etc.
✔ Automated lighting & actuator control via IoT
✔ Soil moisture–based irrigation triggers
✔ Gesture & motion-based interactive systems
✔ SD card data logging + remote visualization
📊 Skills You’ll Gain
Arduino programming (C/C++)
IoT architecture & cloud dashboards
Sensor interfacing & data acquisition
Wireless data communication (Wi-Fi)
Real-time system design
Project development with sustainability focus
🧠 Why It Matters
The Arduino Explore IoT Kit Rev2 bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world application by blending hardware, software, and cloud technologies. It’s especially suited for students, educators, and makers who want a guided path into IoT system design, data visualization, and connected product development — all while tackling meaningful challenges like sustainability.
