Product description
Arduino Modulino Vibro is a compact plug-and-play vibration motor that adds discreet haptic feedback to electronics projects, suitable for alerts, notifications, or creating a more immersive user experience. It is part of the Arduino Modulino family with QWIIC-connected nodes that can be easily connected to compatible microcontroller boards via I²C for rapid system integration. Modulino Vibro is designed for systems operating at 3.3 V and requires minimal configuration to function in both prototypes and finished solutions.
Functionally, Modulino Vibro provides a controllable vibration effect to deliver subtle haptic feedback in response to events or sensor input. The module uses an integrated vibration motor (VZ43FM1B8230001L) and a control microcontroller to activate and modulate vibration via PWM control over the I²C interface. Communication with the host board is handled through a standardized QWIIC connector, which simplifies daisy chaining with other Modulino nodes and components within the same system.
Modulino Vibro is used together with other Modulino nodes or compatible QWIIC boards to integrate haptic feedback into projects without the need for complex circuitry or soldering. It is particularly well suited for user interfaces, warning systems, game controllers, and interactive installations where vibration effects enhance functionality and user experience.
The Arduino Modulino series comprises a range of plug-and-play modules that can easily be connected to, for example, Arduino Uno R4 WIFI or other microcontrollers with Qwiic support. With the Arduino Nano Carrier (41024622), the entire Arduino Nano family gains convenient access to Qwiic.
What is Qwiic? It is a standard with pre-wired cables and connectors that use the I²C bus. There are several connector standards for I²C, but Qwiic is the most common and widely adopted. Examples of manufacturers that use Qwiic include SparkFun, Arduino, Adafruit, and Electrokit.
What makes Qwiic simple is that connection is done using a ready-made 4-wire cable (a Qwiic cable is included with all Modulino modules). The Modulino modules have two Qwiic connector ports, making it easy to connect them in a chain one after another (daisy chain). This is practical when using multiple modules in the same project. There is no need for a breadboard or loose jumper wires.
Qwiic is particularly well suited for educational purposes, where the focus is on programming sensors and control, and where breadboards and jumper wires are introduced at a later stage.
It is entirely possible to combine Qwiic modules from different manufacturers. The simplicity of using Qwiic is evident.
About Arduino Modulinos:
- Ready-made example code
- Both beginners and experienced developers can implement advanced functions using preconfigured templates for Arduino Cloud and the dedicated Modulino library, which supports both Arduino C++ and MicroPython.
Modulino modules
- Plug-and-play connectivity: Quickly connect Modulino modules to Arduino UNO R4 WIFI or Nano boards using the Nano Connector Carrier for fast and reliable integration.
- Smooth expansion: Easily add new sensors, actuators, or control modules by chaining them together.
- Seamless integration into the Arduino ecosystem: Take advantage of Arduino software, cloud tools, and community support to simplify development.