Arduino Edge Control AKX00034

The Arduino Edge Control AKX00034 is designed for flexible power input. It can be supplied with 12V via a lead-acid/SLA battery, which can be recharged directly through connected solar panels. This enables long-term, autonomous operation in remote locations without relying on conventional grid power.

The board features integrated Bluetooth for local communication. For broader remote applications, its connectivity can be significantly expanded by adding any of the Arduino MKR boards, allowing for 2G/3G/CatM1/NB-IoT cellular, LoRa, Sigfox, or WiFi capabilities, crucial for data transmission to the Arduino Cloud.

Its primary applications are within precision farming and smart agriculture. This includes automated greenhouses, hydroponics, aquaponics, and systems for intelligent irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and real-time environmental condition monitoring. It helps automate processes to improve crop yield and reduce manual effort.

Yes, the Arduino Edge Control AKX00034 supports TensorFlow Lite Micro. This enables the deployment of tiny machine learning models directly on the device, facilitating on-device inference for tasks such as anomaly detection or sensor data analysis without needing constant cloud connectivity, enhancing edge computing capabilities.

The Arduino Edge Control AKX00034 is built for robust industrial environments, capable of operating reliably across a wide temperature range. It functions effectively from a minimum of -40°C up to a maximum operating temperature of +85°C, making it suitable for diverse outdoor and demanding agricultural settings.