Arduino Explore IoT Kit Rev2

Quick Answer: The Arduino Explore IoT Kit Rev2 is a complete Internet of Things learning kit built around the Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 and MKR IoT Carrier Rev2, combining onboard environmental sensors, a display, relays, and Grove-compatible connectors so students can build cloud-connected IoT projects without sourcing separate components.

Description

This kit pairs the Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 main board with the MKR IoT Carrier Rev2, a carrier board that adds built-in temperature, humidity, pressure, VOC gas, ambient light, RGB color, gesture, and accelerometer sensors alongside a 1.20-inch rounded RGB display, five RGB LEDs, a buzzer, and five tactile buttons. Two 24V relays and plug-and-play Grove connectors let learners extend the kit with external sensors such as the included moisture sensor and PIR motion sensor, while an SD card holder supports local data logging. Powered by an 18650 Li-Ion rechargeable battery and connected over WiFi to the Arduino Cloud, the kit is designed for advanced high school, college, and IoT training programmes covering cloud dashboards, environmental monitoring, automation, and coding practice, and ships with a micro USB cable, sensor cables, and a plastic enclosure.

Specifications

Compatibility & Safety Note

• Built around the Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 and MKR IoT Carrier Rev2; program using the Arduino IDE or Arduino Cloud with the official MKR IoT Carrier library.
• Use only a genuine or protection-circuit-equipped 18650 Li-Ion cell in the battery holder, and never charge a damaged or swollen cell.
• The onboard relays are rated for 24V; confirm the voltage and current rating of any external load before switching it through a relay.
• Connect external sensors (moisture, PIR, or other Grove-compatible modules) only to the designated Grove connectors, matching connector type and polarity.
• Handle the carrier board and display by their edges, and store the kit in its enclosure when not in use to protect the sensors and screen.
• Keep the kit away from moisture and extreme temperatures, particularly around the battery holder and exposed sensor connectors.

Why Choose LabEquip

LabEquip’s TLM Kits range gives STEM labs and IoT training programmes a consistent set of genuine Arduino hardware to build progressively more advanced coursework. The Explore IoT Kit Rev2 pairs well with the Ethernet Shield for Arduino for comparing wired versus WiFi connectivity, the Real-Time Clock Module for extended data-logging projects, the Arduino Uno R4 Wi-Fi Programming Interface for comparing microcontroller platforms, and the Prototyping Shield for building custom add-on circuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What boards does the Explore IoT Kit Rev2 use?
It is built around the Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 main board paired with the Arduino MKR IoT Carrier Rev2.

What sensors are built into the carrier board?
It includes temperature, humidity, pressure, VOC gas, ambient light, RGB color, gesture, and accelerometer sensors.

Can external sensors be added?
Yes, plug-and-play Grove connectors support external sensors, and the kit includes a moisture sensor and a PIR motion sensor.

How is the kit powered?
It uses an 18650 Li-Ion rechargeable battery held in an onboard battery holder.

Does the kit connect to the cloud?
Yes, it connects over WiFi and is designed to work with the Arduino Cloud for dashboards and remote monitoring.

What is this kit typically used for?
It is used for IoT projects, cloud dashboards, environmental monitoring, automation, STEM education, and coding practice.

Last Updated: September 2026