If Arduino being acquired puts a bad taste in your mouth, or even if you just want to explore what the alternatives offer, this article is for you.

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Following Qualcomm's acquisition of Arduino, this guide explores 10 alternative microcontroller boards for DIY electronics projects. Options range from the popular Raspberry Pi Pico ($8) and ESP32 ($11) to specialized boards like Adafruit Feather's modular system, STM32 Nucleo for professional development, and Pine64's RISC-V based PineCone ($3.99). Each board offers unique features: some prioritize affordability and community support, others focus on connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa), processing power, or educational accessibility. The alternatives support various programming environments including Arduino IDE, MicroPython, C/C++, and Rust, with form factors ranging from breadboard-friendly designs to Feather-compatible modules that accept expansion wings.

Arduino Alternative Microcontroller Boards for Your DIY Projects in the Post-Qualcomm Era

<p>Nice article ! It’s useful for begineer (like me) in embedded projects</p>
