Build AI-Powered Hardware Projects with Arduino's New Q Boards

A 4-week, project-driven course that takes you from "what's a single board computer?" to prototyping AI-enabled apps on the Arduino UNO Q.

Ready to dive into a new era of AI paired with microcontrollers?

Arduino released a new Q family of boards - and they've done something genuinely useful.

They took the Arduino tools and ecosystem you already know and love, and fused them with a full single board computer running Linux.

It's like Tex-Mex. Who doesn't like Tex-Mex?!

You get a real Linux computer. You get a real Arduino microcontroller. They live on the same board, they talk to each other, and Arduino built a brand new IDE - App Lab - to make programming the whole thing approachable.

AI is baked right into the platform. Image classification, object detection, keyword spotting, sentiment analysis, LLM calls - all available as drop-in components called Bricks.

​​​​​​​All the stuff you love about traditional Arduino boards integrated with a full-blown computer - it's a powerful new match-up.

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Introducing the Arduino App Lab & Q Course

This is a focused, 4-week course designed to get you building applications on the Arduino Q - without burying you in hours of video to watch.

Each week you'll complete a hands-on project that pushes you to explore the fundamentals of the platform.

By the end of the 4 weeks, you'll have a portfolio of 4 working projects you can use as starting points for further development.

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What You'll Learn

By the time you complete this course, you will:

  • Understand the use-cases where an Arduino Q makes sense (and where it doesn't)
  • Set up an Arduino Q from the box and select compatible hardware
  • Confidently navigate the Arduino App Lab IDE
  • Operate your Q in all three modes - PC Hosted, SBC, and Network
  • Work with multi-language Apps that combine Python and Arduino code
  • Use the Arduino Router Bridge library to make Remote Procedure Calls between the microprocessor and microcontroller (this is key!)
  • Use Bricks to add complex functionality - including AI - to your projects without reinventing the wheel
  • Use the new Monitor object to debug your Arduino code in App Lab
  • Import and export your Q Apps for backup or sharing

BONUS: A complete Python Primer built specifically for Arduino programmers coming from the C/C++ world. If Python has been on your "I should learn this someday" list, that day is now.

 The Projects​​​​​​​  

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What's Included

  • 14 instructional videos - all unlocked from day one, watch at your pace
  • 4 core weekly projects - with starter code, hardware diagrams, and clear acceptance criteria
  • Project completion videos and code - see how each project looks when done
  • Direct email support - get unstuck when you hit a wall
  • Bonus: Python Primer - a Python intro built for Arduino programmers

Hardware You'll Need (Not Included)

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One project will use the Anthropic API. You'll need to create an Anthropic developer account and add about $5 in credits to use the LLM Brick. Not strictly required to complete the course - you can read along - but recommended if you want the full experience.
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Ready to Build?

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The Arduino Q ecosystem is brand new. Right now is the time to get in early, build a portfolio of AI-enabled hardware projects, and add a genuinely fresh skill set to your toolkit.

Four weeks. Four projects. One genuinely cool new platform.

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The Arduino App Lab & Q Course​​​​​​​

$197

One-time (Founding Price)
  •  Immediate access to the Arduino App Lab & Q Course
  • Direct email support
  • Permanent access to all materials - yours to keep
  • Free access to all future course updates 
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Who This Course Is For

✅ You're comfortable with Arduino code (loops, pins, libraries - the usual) ✅ You're curious about single board computers but never had a project that justified one ✅ You want to add AI capabilities to your hardware projects without becoming an ML researcher ✅ You're willing to learn some Python (and even excited about it) ✅ You like building things and learning by doing

Who This Course Is NOT For

❌ Total Arduino beginners - recommend taking the Arduino Course for Absolute Beginners first, then come back ❌ People who want to passively watch videos without building anything ❌ Anyone unwilling to buy a Q board (the course requires hands-on work) ❌ Folks expecting a deep-dive into Linux internals or AI model architecture - that's not what this is

FAQs

Do I need to know Python?

No. The course includes a full Python Primer designed specifically for Arduino programmers. If you can write a for loop in Arduino, you can pick up enough Python to do this course.
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What if I get stuck on a project?

Email us! Our goal is to help you succeed in this course!

What if I fall behind?

The course is designed to be completed in 4 weeks, but we know life happens - so work through the projects at whatever pace fits your needs. Your access doesn't expire - you can come back to the materials anytime if you buy the course outright, or while your PEA membership is active.

Can I use the older Arduino IDE for any of this?

No.  This course is about learning the ins and outs of Arduino App Lab.  While the microcontroller unit on the Arduino Q boards can be programmed with the traditional Arduino IDE, that will not be the focus of this training. 

Is the Ventuno Q covered?

Not yet. When the Ventuno Q ships, course updates will be released.  The main focus is on using App Lab, regardless of the specific Q board you have.

What if my Q doesn't work / I have hardware trouble?

Email us. We'll do our best to help you out with hardware troubleshooting.

Questions? Email directly: contact@programmingelectronics.com

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