Controller pick
Arduino UNO R4 WiFi
Best for: Connected prototypes and control learning
The familiar UNO form factor updated with a 32-bit main controller and onboard wireless connectivity.
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Raspberry Pi
Dianao Select · Automation
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Edge-compute pick
Raspberry Pi 5 8GB Single-Board Computer
Best for: Dashboards, gateways, vision, and Linux control
A compact Linux computer with more CPU and I/O headroom than earlier Pi generations.
Our take
Use it where an operating system and rich networking help; a microcontroller remains better for hard real-time or instant-on control.
What matters
Useful details at a glance
- Type
- Single-board computer
- Memory
- 8 GB variant
- Display
- Dual micro-HDMI
- Storage
- microSD with PCIe expansion options
Why it made the shortlist
- 40-pin GPIO header
- Gigabit Ethernet and wireless networking
- Active cooling recommended under sustained load
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