
The fastest way
to prototype, test, and
develop SDV applications
The fastest way to prototype, test, and
develop SDV applications
Harnessing the power of
Nicla Sense Env and Portenta C33
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our partner website DigiKey.com
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A new adventure for robotics
and programming world
Smart Environmental
Monitoring with Arduino
Harnessing the power ofNicla Sense Env and Portenta C33
- Fun and easy block-based coding for younger students.
- Lowers the barrier for learners in robotics and coding.
- Seamless transition from block-based coding to MicroPython
- Enables a seamless transition from block-based to text-based coding.
- Free project-based learning courses included.
The E/E Starter Kit, developed in collaboration with Arduino, Bosch, ETAS, and DigiKey, is a fully functional electrical/electronic (E/E) system designed for Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) prototyping and testing. With a pre-integrated system architecture, developers can immediately start building SDV applications without worrying about low-level integration.
About digital.auto
Digital.auto is an open collaboration initiative shaping the future of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). By providing a vendor-neutral, technology-agnostic platform, digital.auto accelerates innovation in SDV development, bridging the gap between OEMs, suppliers, and developers.
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E/E Starter Kit:
Architecture
The E/E Starter Kit delivers a modular and scalable SDV architecture, featuring a central compute unit and distributed zone controllers. This architecture supports real-time communication across multiple vehicle zones, providing a prototyping-grade development platform for SDV applications.

System Components
The E/E Starter Kit includes:
- Arduino Portenta X8 (Central Compute)
- Two Arduino Portenta H7s (Zone Controllers)
- High-speed real-time interconnect for synchronized control
- Pre-configured networking stack for SDV middleware integration
Each component is pre-integrated, allowing developers to focus on application logic instead of low-level hardware setup.
The E/E Starter Kit comes with a fully integrated SDV middleware stack, enabling:
- Standardized vehicle data abstraction
- Hardware abstraction for rapid application development
- Seamless interoperability with other SDV ecosystem components
This ensures a plug-and-play development experience, reducing complexity in cross-platform SDV prototyping.
The E/E Starter Kit includes a sample SDV application showcasing:
- Millisecond-accurate real-time control between two zones
- Seamless integration with SDV middleware
- End-to-end SDV software development workflow
This sample serves as a reference implementation for developers to quickly adapt and extend for their own SDV use cases.
- Pre-Integrated System – Skip hardware setup and focus on development
- SDV Middleware Ready – No need for custom integrations
- Supports Real-Time Applications – Millisecond accuracy across zones
- Compatible with digital.auto Playground – Test and validate SDV use cases
- Open Ecosystem Collaboration – Developed with Bosch, ETAS, Arduino & DigiKey
- Perfect for Prototyping & Education – Supports SDV101 training modules
Why digital.auto E/E Starter Kit?
Unlike traditional E/E test systems, the digital.auto
E/E Starter Kit is designed for modern SDV development, offering:
- Immediate out-of-the-box usability – no complex setup required
- Direct compatibility with industry-standard SDV middleware
- Seamless extension into the digital.auto ecosystem
- Strong industry backing ensuring future scalability
For developers, researchers, and OEMs looking to accelerate
SDV innovation, this Starter Kit is the fastest way to get hands-on experience.
How to get started

Join the SDV Revolution
with the digital.auto E/E Starter Kit!
Ready to start? Stay tuned for the official launch
or sign up for early access