Arduino X Red Pitaya: Maker-to-Engineer Learning Lab
Arduino makes it simple to build.
Red Pitaya makes it possible to measure, analyze, and truly understand.
Arduino boards are beloved for their simplicity and flexibility. But when it comes to measuring real signals, debugging sensors, or analyzing communication protocols, a basic Arduino can only take you so far.
That’s where the Arduino X Red Pitaya Maker-to-Engineer Lab Kit comes in.
By pairing the Arduino Uno R4 WiFi with the Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14, this kit transforms ordinary breadboard projects into professional-grade experiments.
For students, it’s a leap from “just building” into truly measuring, testing, and understanding engineering systems.
For professors, it’s a ready-to-use teaching kit that simplifies lab work, accelerates learning, and provides real measurement tools in a compact, cost-effective package.
The Kit Combines:
🔬 Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14
- High-performance signal analysis platform
- 125MS/s sampling rate, 14-bit resolution
- Built-in oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer
- Compact, credit card-sized platform
🤖 Arduino Uno R4 WiFi
- Familiar, beginner friendly control board
- Perfect for sensor interfacing and control logic
- Easy integration with Red Pitaya
Open-Source Teaching Materials
- Ready-to-use lab exercises
- Example code for Arduino IDE
- Step-by-step guides for both students & instructors
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NEW: Arduino IDE Library for Red Pitaya
Control Red Pitaya directly from Arduino using a dedicated Arduino IDE library.
This lets students use familiar Arduino syntax while accessing professional-grade measurement tools—no complex APIs, no switching between environments.
What Students Will Build & Understand
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Signal Analysis & Debugging: Visualize real-time signals, debounce inputs, analyze integrity issues
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Communication & Timing: Decode PWM, ultrasonic echoes, RFID & I²C protocols
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Advanced Sensor Integration: Environmental monitoring, feedback control, light analysis
Capstone-Ready Projects
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Smart Access Control with RFID & real-time processing
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Environmental Monitoring Station with multi-sensor data acquisition & visualization
Why Educators Chose This Kit
For Students:
- Hands-on Experience: Real engineering tools and techniques
- Industry Preparation: Skills directly applicable to professional work
- Problem Solving: Complex, multi-disciplinary challenges
- Portfolio Development: Professional-quality projects for resumes
- Modern Lab Equipment: Industry-standard tools in compact form
- Space Efficient: Credit card-sized platform saves lab space
- Budget Friendly: Significant cost savings vs. traditional equipment
- Future-Proof: Software-defined platform with ongoing updates
For Instructors:
- Ready-to-Use Content: Pre-designed labs and exercises
- Flexible Implementation: Adaptable to various course structures
- Cost-Effective: Replaces multiple expensive lab instruments
- Comprehensive Support: Documentation, examples, and community
Educational Benefits
Built for Teaching
Pre-made lab exercises and projects focused on:
- Signal integrity analysis
- Sensor interfacing techniques
- PWM signal analysis
- I²C communication protocols
- Real-time data capture and processing
Industry-Relevant Tools
Students get hands-on experience with professional instrumentation:
- oscilloscope capabilities for waveform analysis,
- logic analyzer for digital signal debugging, and
- spectrum analyzer for frequency domain analysis
Scalable for the Classroom
- Easy to deploy in group projects and course modules
- Perfect for senior design capstone projects
- Comprehensive documentation and learning materials
- Suitable for multiple engineering disciplines
Cross-Disciplinary Applications
- Electronics Engineering: Circuit analysis and design
- Mechatronics: Sensor integration and control systems
- Embedded Systems: Real-time programming and debugging
- IoT Development: Communication protocols and data acquisition
Getting Started
Ready to Order?
The complete Maker-to-Engineer Learning Lab bundle is available exclusively through DigiKey here.
Want to See It in Action?
Explore the full learning platform with step-by-step exercises and student-ready content.
Need Support or Have Questions?
- Schedule a consultation with Red Pitaya representative to discuss implementation here.
- For academic discounts and bulk orders reach out to: ziga.agostini@redpitaya.com
- Technical support and curriculum development available.
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