Learning the ins and outs of microelectronics can be a challenge in the classroom. That's why it's always exciting when we see new products like Arduino Alvik that make the introductory process much more palatable to new makers. Just this week, Arduino has unveiled the new device which aims to help teachers share the joys of programming and robotics with students of all experience levels.
The Arduino Alvik is different from other devices we've covered in the past but also somewhat similar. The new system is designed to use Arduino's Nano ESP32 (a version of Espressif's ESP32 using the Nano form factor) and MicroPython. MicroPython is a version of Python3 for microcontrollers and it can be used with boards like the Raspberry Pi Pico.
