The Arduino MKR Vidor 4000 is a remarkable development board known for its advanced features and compact form factor.

Specifications:

• FPGA : Intel® Cyclone® 10CL016
• PCI : Mini PCI Express port with programmable pins
• Camera Connector : MIPI camera connector
• Digital I/O Pins : 22 headers + 25 Mini PCI Express
• PWM Pins : All Pins
• UART : Up to 7 (depends on FPGA configuration)
• SPI : Up to 7 (depends on FPGA configuration)
• I2C : Up to 7 (depends on FPGA configuration)
• DC Current per I/O Pin : 4 or 8 mA
• Flash Memory 2 MB
• SDRAM 8 MB
• Clock Speed 48 MHz – up to 200 MHz
• Video Output Micro HDMI
• Microcontroller : SAMD21 Cortex®-M0+ 32bit low power ARM MCU
• Radio module : u-blox NINA-W102
• Board Power Supply (USB/VIN) : 5V
• Secure Element : ATECC508
• Supported Battery : Li-Po Single Cell, 3.7V, 1024mAh Minimum
• Circuit Operating Voltage : 3.3V
• Digital I/O Pins : 8
• PWM Pins : 13 (0 .. 8, 10, 12, 18 / A3, 19 / A4)
• Communication Interfaces : UART , SPI , I2C
• Analog Input Pins : 7 (ADC 8/10/12 bit)
• Analog Output Pins : 1 (DAC 10 bit)
• External Interrupts : 10 (0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16 / A1, 17 / A2)
• DC Current per I/O Pin : 7 mA
• CPU Flash Memory : 256 KB (internal)
• SRAM : 32 KB
• Clock Speed : 32.768 kHz (RTC), 48 MHz
• LED_BUILTIN : 6
• USB : Full-Speed USB Device and embedded Host
• Length 83 mm
• Width 25 mm
• Weight 43.5 gr.

Other Features:

• A camera connector for attaching cameras, useful for projects involving image capture, such as QR code reading.
• A Micro HDMI connector that enables the connection of the board to an external monitor.

This board is designed to be a powerhouse, packing a significant set of features into its small size, suitable for a wide range of applications from DIY projects to more complex computational tasks.

Learning Resources:

MKR Vidor 4000 Documentation

Getting Started with the Arduino MKR Vidor 4000

Applications and Projects:

The Arduino MKR Vidor 4000 opens up a world of possibilities for creative and technical projects, thanks to its powerful FPGA and microcontroller. Here are some inspiring applications and project examples to get you started:

• Managing Quadrature Encoders: Utilize the FPGA’s capabilities to manage quadrature encoders without losing an impulse, which is essential for projects that need to track the position or speed of a motor with high accuracy.
• Hosting a Web Server: Learn how to host a simple web server on your MKR Vidor 4000. This project involves setting up the board to serve a web page over your local network, allowing you to control an LED or read analog inputs through your web browser.
• Enabling Camera Stream to HDMI: This example demonstrates how to stream video from a camera to an HDMI monitor using the MKR Vidor 4000. It’s a simple yet powerful application showcasing the board’s capability to handle video data and display it in real-time.