Arduino Releases Nesso N1 Next-Level IoT Dev Kit
What you'll learn:
- What is Arduino’s Nesso N1?
- Features and connectivity options of the Nesso N1 dev kit.
I’m already loving this device, and I haven’t even touched one. Arduino announced it has collaborated with M5Stack to develop the new compact and powerful Nesso N1 IoT development kit. This system extends the Arduino ecosystem's flexibility into connected devices and remote monitoring in a deployable form factor.
The Nesso N1 stands out for its capabilities packed into a palm-sized casing. It runs on the ESP32-C6, a RISC-V-based processor that balances energy efficiency and performance for edge computing and always-on IoT functions. The system also features 16 MB of NOR flash and 512 kB of SRAM, sufficient for applications using lots of data without producing lag.
Even hobbyists and professionals may appreciate the design, as it has a 1.14-in. touchscreen and programmable buttons. This enables quick interaction with prototypes.
Meanwhile, built-in components, such as the RGB LED, IMU, IR transmitter, and buzzer, facilitate development of sensor or remote-control projects. Programmers can code in their development environment of choice, including Arduino IDE, MicroPython, or UIFlow, with seamless integration using any workflow.
In addition, the Nesso N1 stands out for its connectivity options. As an IoT platform, it’s compatible with Zigbee 3.0, Thread 1.4, Bluetooth 5.3, Matter, and LoRa (850-960 MHz), allowing developers to create smart-home integrations to industrial monitoring systems. Arduino Cloud’s native support with Nesso N1 means that users can control devices or visualize data remotely.
The development kit comes pre-assembled with a rigid enclosure, eliminating the need for mechanical adjustments. As a result, teams have more room to focus on software and system design rather than casework. Expansion is simple, too, featuring Grove, USB-C, and Qwiic connectors for plug-and-play support with Arduino Modulino nodes or third-party modules.
You’re thinking what I’m thinking, right? When do I get one?
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Cabe Atwell
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Cabe is a Technology Editor for Electronic Design.
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