Test out Arduino's Uno Q - The new Single-Board Computer!

Parameter / Feature	Details
Application Processor (MPU)	Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB2210 — 4× Arm Cortex-A53 @ 2.0 GHz, Adreno GPU, dual ISPs (13 MP + 13 MP or 25 MP)
Real-time MCU	STM32U585 (Arm Cortex-M33 up to 160 MHz), running Arduino Core on Zephyr OS
RAM / Storage Options	2 GB LPDDR4 + 16 GB eMMC, or 4 GB + 32 GB variant
Wireless Connectivity	Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.1
USB / I/O Ports	USB-C (power / device / host / video), classic UNO headers, high-speed carriers (MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, audio, etc.), Qwiic connector
Expansion & Peripherals	Camera, display, audio via high-speed connectors; shields via UNO headers; sensors/modules via Qwiic
Operating Systems	Debian-based Linux (on MPU) + Arduino Core on Zephyr OS (on MCU)
Board Form Factor / Size	Standard UNO form factor (≈ 68.85 × 53.34 mm)
Power Input	USB-C (5 V up to 3 A) or VIN 7–24 V (per official specs)

Supporting Links

- Official Arduino Documentation on Arduino Uno Q

- Arduino Uno Q Datasheet

Possible Applications

Here are some project types or scenarios where UNO Q could shine — and which would make attractive RoadTests:

• Edge-AI vision systems: Use MIPI-CSI cameras + the MPU’s GPU and ISP + Linux-based ML frameworks, e.g. object detection, surveillance, smart cameras.

• Robotics with high-level control + real-time motor/sensor I/O: Let the MCU handle the real-time signals (motors, servos, sensors), while the MPU runs high-level planning, vision, or network connectivity.

• Smart home / IoT hubs: Combine Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, sensors (I²C / Qwiic), cameras/displays, local storage, ideal for gateways, smart appliances, local data logging or automation systems.

• Multimedia or kiosk applications: Use USB-C video output, audio I/O, and Linux-capable software to build media players, interactive kiosks, control panels, or small-form-factor PCs.

• Hybrid projects blending high-level tasks and embedded I/O: Data logging + real-time data acquisition + Linux-based analysis; sensor fusion + local ML + actuator control; AI-enabled embedded devices.

What You’d Need to Try It

To fully explore the capabilities of UNO Q in a RoadTest, you might want to have / plan for:

• A USB-C cable & power supply (capable of delivering 5 V / ~3 A) or suitable VIN power source

• Optional display (via USB-C video output or MIPI-DSI carrier) and input devices (keyboard, mouse) if testing Linux desktop-like usage

• Camera modules (MIPI-CSI or USB-camera) if testing vision or multimedia functionality

• Sensors or modules for I²C / Qwiic, or other I/O (GPIO, ADC, etc.) to test MCU side real-time capabilities

• Sample peripherals, audio devices, external storage (USB), SPI/I²C sensors, shields, to test expansion, compatibility, and real-world integration

• Software tools: Arduino IDE (for MCU sketches), or Arduino App Lab / Linux development environment for MPU workflows

Your Potential Tasks and Instructions

What you could choose to do as a part of your RoadTest application to explore UNO Q:

• Boot & setup: First power-up, confirm Linux boots, check MCU side works, test connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), ensure board is stable under load.

• Hybrid application test: Write a test project that uses Linux for data processing/storage (e.g. image capture + ML inference + saving), while MCU manages real-time sensor reading or actuator control, document the workflow, performance, CPU/memory usage, latencies, and any integration challenges.

• Peripheral & expansion test: Connect camera or display, test audio I/O, Qwiic sensors/modules, UNO shields, verify compatibility and performance across different use cases.

• Networking & edge-IoT test: Set up a networked service (e.g. MQTT, HTTP server), gather sensor data, push to cloud or local storage, test reliability of Wi-Fi and system resources under sustained workloads.

• Real-world use case demo: Build a small but practical project , e.g. a smart camera + sensor hub, a robot with vision, a data logger with local processing, and document steps, code, performance, and user-experience (setup, ease of use, limitations).

• Development workflow evaluation: Use both Linux side (App Lab / Python / shell) and MCU side (Arduino IDE) — note ease of switching between environments, tool-chain stability, resource constraints, documentation, and perceived developer experience.

When Applying

When the RoadTest is open, tell us:

1. Your background and experience (especially with Linux, embedded systems, Arduino, or SBCs).

2. What kind of project or test you plan to build — and why UNO Q is appropriate.

3. Which aspects you want to evaluate: raw performance, integration complexity (sensors/peripherals), hybrid MCU/MPU workflows, expansion flexibility, power consumption, networking reliability, user-experience, etc.

Important Dates

• Begin enrolment: 22nd of December 2025

• End enrolment: 25th January 2026

• RoadTester selection: Within 2 weeks after enrolment ends

• Kit shipment: Within 2 weeks after RoadTester selection subject to compliance checks.

• Start of RoadTesting: On receipt of kit

• Review deadline: 2 to 3 months after kit receipt

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