Arduino MKR Vidor 4000

The Arduino MKR Vidor 4000 brings Arduino’s ease of use to the work with the most powerful reprogrammable chips that exist: FPGAs. With Vidor, you can create a board where all pins are PWM signals controlling the speed of motors. You can capture sound in real-time and make a sound effect pedal for your guitar. It is possible to create a real-time computer reading sensor information and sending it to a state-of-the-art monitor or capture video and overlay sensor information on the image that will then later be sent over to a screen. You can connect to the Arduino IoT Cloud and control a complex laboratory machine running a large number of motors. You could even prototype your own processors inside the FPGA and have them work in parallel to the other microcontroller on the board. Vidor is a device that invites experimentation, precision, and high-speed computation.

The board comes with 8 MB of SRAM to support the FPGA operations on video and audio. The FPGA code is stored in a 2 MB QSPI Flash chip, of which 1 MB is allocated for user applications. It is possible to perform high-speed DSP operations for audio and video processing. Therefore, the Vidor includes a Micro HDMI connector for audio and video output and a MIPI camera connector for video input. All of the board’s pins are driven both by SAMD21 and FPGA while respecting the MKR family format.

  Useful Steps:

1. Open the Arduino IDE. Go to Tools->Boards->Boards Manager. Search and install “arduino SAMD boards”.
2. Go to Tools->Manage Libraries. Search and install “WiFiNINA ver. 1.3.0” library.
3. Go to File->Examples->WiFiNINA->Scan Networks. Select correct COM port. Compile and upload the program.  Check the output in Serial Monitor.

Features:

1. All pins are PWM pins
2. MIPI camera connector
3. Mini PCI Express port with programmable pins
4. Full-Speed USB Device and embedded Host

FPGA Block Specifications:

1. FPGA: Intel® Cyclone® 10CL016
2. PCI: Mini PCI Express port with programmable pins
3. Camera Connector: MIPI camera connector
4. Circuit Operating Voltage: 3.3V
5. Digital I/O Pins: 22 headers + 25 Mini PCI Express
6. PWM Pins: All Pins
7. UART: Up to 7 (depends on FPGA configuration)
8. SPI: Up to 7 (depends on FPGA configuration)
9. I2C: Up to 7 (depends on FPGA configuration)
10. Analog Input Pins: n/a
11. Analog Output Pins: n/a
12. External Interrupts: n/a
13. DC Current per I/O Pin:4 or 8 mA
14. Flash Memory:2 MB
15. SDRAM: 8 MB
16. EEPROM:n/a
17. Clock Speed:48 MHz – up to 200 MHz
18. Video Output: Micro HDMI

Package Includes:

1 x Arduino MKR Vidor 4000

About Arduino Mkr Vidor 4000

Arduino MKR Vidor 4000 is available at Zbotic, India’s trusted electronics and robotics store. Manufactured by Arduino, this product is designed for hobbyists, students, and professionals working on electronics, robotics, and DIY projects.

Product Details

• Brand: Arduino
• SKU: AI1986
• Category: Official Arduino Shields

Why Buy from Zbotic?

Zbotic offers a wide range of electronics components, development boards, sensors, and robotics parts. All products are quality-checked and shipped within 24 hours. Free shipping on qualifying orders. We offer COD (Cash on Delivery) and secure online payment options. Our customer support team is available to help with technical queries about Arduino Mkr Vidor 4000 and other products.

Applications

Arduino Mkr Vidor 4000 can be used in a variety of projects including Arduino projects, Raspberry Pi builds, drone assembly, 3D printing, IoT applications, and educational experiments. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, this component provides the reliability and performance you need. Order your Arduino Mkr Vidor 4000 today and start building.

Arduino MKR Vidor 4000 Overview

The Arduino MKR Vidor 4000 is a hybrid development board combining an Intel® Cyclone® 10CL016 FPGA with a SAMD21 Cortex®-M0+ microcontroller, designed for high-performance reprogrammable logic and embedded control. It’s ideal for projects requiring custom hardware acceleration, real-time video or sensor data handling, and wireless connectivity.

Key Features of Arduino MKR Vidor 4000

• Intel® Cyclone® 10CL016 FPGA for hardware-accelerated processing
• SAMD21 Cortex®-M0+ 32-bit ARM MCU for low-power control and Arduino compatibility
• Mini PCI Express port with programmable pins for expansion modules
• MIPI CSI camera connector to interface high-resolution image sensors
• u-Blox NINA-W102 radio module offering Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and BLE connectivity
• All digital pins support PWM output for precise motor and LED control
• Full-Speed USB device and embedded host capabilities
• 5V board power supply via USB or VIN
• Fast shipping from Zbotic—order ships within 24 hours*

Applications and Use Cases

• Custom FPGA-based signal processing for audio effects or synths
• Real-time overlay of sensor data on video streams via MIPI camera
• Multi-motor control systems using PWM for robotics and automation
• Prototyping custom processor cores alongside the ARM MCU
• IoT cloud-connected lab equipment with wireless monitoring
• Mini PCIe expansion for LTE, GPS or AI accelerator modules

How to Use Arduino MKR Vidor 4000

Connect the board to your PC via USB or supply 5V on the VIN pin, then install the Arduino IDE (1.8.9 or later) and add the MKR Vidor 4000 board support through the Board Manager. Load example sketches to program the SAMD21 MCU, and use the Intel FPGA toolchain integration to compile and upload custom FPGA bitstreams. Attach compatible MIPI cameras, Mini PCIe modules or sensors, and manage both MCU and FPGA components from the same development environment.

Why Buy from Zbotic?

• Genuine Products: All items sourced from authorized distributors
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• Technical Support: Expert help for setup and troubleshooting
• Easy Returns: Hassle-free replacement for defective products

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I program the FPGA and MCU simultaneously?

Yes. After installing the Arduino IDE and MKR Vidor 4000 board definitions, you can upload MCU sketches and FPGA bitstreams in one workflow. Use the provided FPGA examples under File > Examples > VidorCore and the standard Arduino sketches for the SAMD21.

What camera modules are compatible?

The onboard MIPI CSI connector supports common mobile-style camera sensors with 4-lane MIPI output. You can use modules like the Raspberry Pi Camera V2 (with appropriate breakout) or any 2-megapixel MIPI CSI-2 compliant sensor.

How do I power external Mini PCIe cards?

The Mini PCIe slot provides programmable GPIO and 3.3V/5V power rails. Configure the required voltage through the FPGA pin assignments and ensure total board current remains within the 5V USB/VIN supply limits.

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