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Here are a few changes you may notice if you've previously used the UNO R3:
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### USB connector type
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##Board overview {#overview}
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UNO R4 boards use a **USB-C** connector.
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The UNO R4 boards maintain the same form factor, pinout and 5 V operating voltage as the UNO R3. Here's a quick overview:
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You'll need a USB-C cable to connect the board to your computer.
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-**UNO Rev3**: A classic board with an 8-bit architecture, offering straightforward functionality and broad library compatibility.
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### Different behavior on runtime errors
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-**UNO R4 Minima**: Focused on simplicity, it offers essential functions ideal for prototyping and basic learning. It includes advanced features such as an SWD port for program debugging, along with increased processing power and additional memory.
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If the board encounters a runtime error while running an uploaded sketch, you need to double-press the reset button to put it into bootloader mode before uploading a new sketch.
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-**UNO R4 WiFi**: Equipped with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, it is ideal for IoT and wireless projects. The Qwiic I2C Connector and 12x8 Red LED Matrix enable project creation without soldering, manual wiring, or using a breadboard.
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Note that unlike some Mbed OS boards, runtime errors do not result in a flashing LED.
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### Does the UNO R4 replace the UNO R3?
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### Differnet board package
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No, the Arduino UNO R3 will still be available and supported for makers who want to work with its 8-bit AVR microcontroller.
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All previous UNO boards (except the UNO WiFi Rev2) were AVR-based, and used the **Arduino AVR Boards** package.
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### Selected differences
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To use the new UNO R4 boards, install the new **Arduino UNO R4 Boards** package.
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#### Different behavior on runtime errors
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If the board encounters a runtime error while running an uploaded sketch, you need to double-press the reset button to put it into bootloader mode before uploading a new sketch.
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## Does the UNO R4 replace the UNO R3?
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Note that unlike some Mbed OS boards, runtime errors do not result in a flashing LED.
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No, the Arduino UNO R3 will still be available and supported for makers who want to work with its 8-bit AVR microcontroller.
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The UNO R4 WiFi board features an error-catching mechanism that detects operations that caused a runtime crash, as opposed to the usual silent behavior of a crashed board.
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#### Different board package
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## Compatibility
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Previous UNO boards (except the UNO WiFi Rev2) were AVR-based, and used the **Arduino AVR Boards** package. For UNO R4, install the **Arduino UNO R4 Boards** package.
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## Compatibility {#compatibility}
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### Can I use hardware compatible with the UNO R3 with an UNO R4 board?
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UNO R4 boards maintain the same mechanical and electrical compatibility, allowing you to seamlessly use your existing shields and hardware with the new board.
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### Can I use my sketch developed for UNO R3 with an UNO R4 board?
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> [!NOTE]
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> Third-party UNO shields are compatible with R4 in terms of voltage and pinout. However, software compatibility might require some porting work, so it should be checked with shield manufacturers before purchase.
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Yes, if your sketch was developed using the [Arduino API](https://docs.arduino.cc/language-reference/).
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### Can I use my sketch developed for UNO R3 with an UNO R4 board?
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If your sketch uses instructions specific to the AVR architecture, they will have to be changed to ensure compatibility.
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Yes, if your sketch was developed using the [Arduino API](https://docs.arduino.cc/language-reference/). If your sketch uses instructions specific to the AVR architecture, they will have to be changed to ensure compatibility.
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### Are libraries for UNO R3 also compatible with the UNO R4 boards?
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Libraries that are based on the [Arduino API](https://docs.arduino.cc/language-reference/) will work as is.
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- Libraries that are based on the [Arduino API](https://docs.arduino.cc/language-reference/) will work as is.
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- Libraries that use AVR-specific instructions are not compatible with the architecture of UNO R4 boards. However, some of these libraries have already been ported. For more details, refer to the [UNO R4 Library Compatibility repository](https://github.com/arduino/uno-r4-library-compatibility).
Libraries that use AVR-specific instructions are not compatible with the architecture of UNO R4 boards. However, there are libraries that have already been ported as part of our early adopters program.
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