element14, The Development Distributor, is supporting the designers of today and the future with dedicated resources, initiatives, literature and product launches. element14 is the exclusive manufacturer of educational programming boards such as the BBC micro:bit and Codebug and is the official manufacturer of two of the most popular maker boards in the world, Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone Black.

With such a widely respected reputation in the Maker and Education sector, element14 focuses on promoting electrical engineering through their ongoing development of both educational and hobbyist products. To supplement learning and development, element14 provides guidance and support through online resources available from the STEM Academy and the widely used element14 forum which has over 440k members and is the largest forum of its kind in the engineering and maker community. As the Development Distributor, element14’s commitment to promoting electrical engineering is clear, introducing young people into the world of coding and enhancing the maker community through creating the latest development tools and software products.

Chris Breslin, Chief Product Officer said:

“To inspire and support designers of all ages and levels of experience, we are launching a new easy to use guide and online resource to help developers the world over select the best development boards for their projects.”

Global Head of Raspberry Pi & Single Board Computing, Claire Doyle added:

“This guide will showcase the features of a selection of development boards and provide application examples to inspire designers to create new projects, safe in the knowledge that element14 is on hand with support documentation and access to the community forum.”

During the four-day electronica show in Europe from 8-11^th November, element14 is presenting the ‘World of Electronics’ on their stand. The new development board guide will be launched on the 11^th November and will be available to visitors at the Maker and Education booth on the element14 stand and online at http://www.developmentboardselector.com. Stand visitors will also be able to get hands on with products, view demonstrations as well as see educational videos and have the chance to code and take home a Codebug.

Find out more about element14 at electronica at www.electronica.farnell.com/

Available to buy exclusively from element14, the maker and developer focused Moto Mods Development Kit (MDK) has been launched after an agreement was signed between Motorola and their new global distribution and manufacturing partner, element14.

Designed to connect to the new Moto Z family of smartphone, the MDK enables makers to transform the capabilities of their smartphone by creating their own, custom applications called Moto Mods. The kit is now available to buy exclusively from element14.

As the leading manufacturer and distributor for the maker and developer market, and the number one supplier of single board computers, element14 was a natural choice to partner with Motorola as they launch the Moto Mods Development Kit. The MDK offers up the potential to revolutionize the future capabilities of the smartphone.

“element14 believes the industry’s best innovations occur when the technologies powering them are made more accessible to more people,” said Claire Doyle, Global Head of element14’s Single Board Computing division. “We are changing the landscape of the maker and developer market by partnering with major global brands to make this happen. We are delighted to be Motorola’s exclusive partner for the Moto Mods Development Kit.”

Owners of any Moto Z smartphone can buy the MDK exclusively from element14 enabling them to prototype Moto Mods, to instantly transform their smartphone into an entirely new device unlike any other smartphone on the market. The Moto Mods magnetically snap onto the back of the phone, seamlessly become one with the handset and temporarily change the phone into any number of other devices, including a speaker, or even a projector. Motorola along with element14 are the only manufacturers offering this level of customization.

The unique ability for such high level customization and development using Moto Mods is all thanks to the revolutionary Moto Mod Smart Surface. Smart Surface provides a direct electrical connection to the phone, giving developers access to the phone’s power and data paths. This system allows developers to create custom hardware that can be controlled via the handset and provides them with the capability to design and commercialize their own Moto Mods, opening up new avenues for creativity in the maker and developer community.

Motorola has selected element14 to exclusively take this new product to the market globally, reflecting element14’s position as a champion for makers and developers, its global footprint and experience in this growing market. The Moto Mods Development Kit is a true game changer for the smartphone

industry. A technology that was once only available to industry insiders is now available to everyone – offering them the opportunity to help build an ecosystem that will change the future of mobile.

The Moto Mods Development Kit includes everything users need to connect to their Moto Z smartphone and begin prototyping instantly. Included is a Perforated Board to solder components to, an example cover and a Reference Moto Mod. All of the components of the kit will also be available for purchase separately from element14.

element14 is also offering the Moto Mods HAT Adapter Board to extend the Reference Moto Mod for use with existing Raspberry Pi HATs, and Moto Mod’s Personality Cards (Audio, Battery, Display and Sensor), with open-sourced electrical and mechanical schematics, Moto Mods firmware, and Android™ Apps that serve as examples of how users can create their own prototypes.

The Moto Mods Development Kit, HAT Adapter Board, Personality Cards, and spare Perforated Boards are available to buy now at element14. The products will be available to buy in other markets later this year.

To learn more about the Moto Mods Development Kit and place an order today, visit www.element14.com/community/groups/moto-mods.

Available to buy exclusively from Farnell element14, the maker and developer focused Moto Mods Development Kit (MDK) has been launched after an agreement was signed between Motorola and their new global distribution and manufacturing partner, element14

Designed to connect to the new Motorola Moto Z smartphone, the MDK enables makers to transform the capabilities of their smartphone by creating their own custom applications called Moto Mods. The kit is now available to buy exclusively from Farnell element14 in Europe and element14 in China.

As the leading manufacturer and distributor for the maker and developer market, and the number one supplier of single board computers, element14 was a natural choice to partner with Motorola as they launch the Moto Mods Development Kit. The MDK offers up the potential to revolutionize the future capabilities of the smartphone.

“element14 believes the industry’s best innovations occur when the technologies powering them are made more accessible to more people,” said Claire Doyle, Global Head of element14’s Single Board Computing division. “We are changing the landscape of the maker and developer market by partnering with major global brands to make this happen. We are delighted to be Motorola’s exclusive partner for the Moto Mods Development Kit.”

Owners of any Moto Z smartphone can buy the MDK exclusively from element14 enabling them to prototype Moto Mods, to instantly transform their smartphone into an entirely new device unlike any other smartphone on the market. The Moto Mods magnetically snap onto the back of the phone, seamlessly become one with the handset and temporarily change the phone into any number of other devices, including a speaker, or even a projector. Motorola along with element14 are the only manufacturers offering this level of customization.

The unique ability for such high level customization and development using Moto Mods is all thanks to the revolutionary Moto Mod Smart Surface. Smart Surface provides a direct electrical connection to the phone, giving developers access to the phone’s power and data paths. This system allows developers to create custom hardware that can be controlled via the handset and provides them with the capability to design and commercialize their own Moto Mods, opening up new avenues for creativity in the maker and developer community.

Motorola has selected element14 to exclusively take this new product to the market globally, reflecting element14’s position as a champion for makers and developers, its global footprint and experience in this growing market. The Moto Mods Development Kit is a true game changer for the smartphone

industry. A technology that was once only available to industry insiders is now available to everyone – offering them the opportunity to help build an ecosystem that will change the future of mobile.

The Moto Mods Development Kit includes everything users need to connect to their Moto Z smartphone and begin prototyping instantly. Included is a Perforated Board to solder components to, an example cover and a Reference Moto Mod. All of the components of the kit will also be available for purchase separately from element14.

element14 is also offering the Motorola HAT Adapter Board to extend the Reference Moto Mod for use with existing Raspberry Pi HATs, and Motorola’s Personality Cards (Audio, Battery, Display and Sensor), with open-sourced electrical and mechanical schematics, Moto Mods firmware, and Android Apps that serve as examples of how users can create their own prototypes.

The Moto Mods Development Kit, HAT Adapter Board, Personality Cards, and spare Perforated Boards are available to buy now at element14. The products will be available to buy in other markets later this year.

To learn more about the Moto Mods Development Kit and place an order today, visit www.element14.com/community/groups/moto-mods.

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element14 has signed an agreement to be the exclusive global distribution and manufacturing partner of Motorola for its new maker and developer-focused Moto Mods Development Kit (MDK). The MDK is designed to connect to the new Motorola Moto Z smartphone and enable makers to create their own Moto Mods, creating, custom applications that transform the capabilities of your smartphone in a snap. The kit is available to buy exclusively from element14 in the United States today, with global availability expected for fall of 2016.

element14 is the leading manufacturer and distributor for the maker and developer market and the number one supplier of single board computers. Now, by partnering exclusively with element14 for the launch of the new Moto Mods Development Kit, Motorola is also entering this space to offer the potential to revolutionize the future capabilities of the smartphone. This new partnership also further extends element14’s reach within this community and supports its position as a champion of makers and developers.

From today, owners of any Moto Z smartphone can buy the MDK exclusively from element14 to be able to quickly prototype Moto Mods, which instantly transform your smartphone into an entirely new device, doing what no other phone can do. Moto Mods magnetically snap onto your phone, seamlessly becoming one with it, temporarily changing it into a speaker, a projector or any number of other devices.

The opportunity to get involved in the development of Moto Mods is made possible by the revolutionary Moto Mod Smart Surface. The smart surface means that Moto Mods can be snapped onto the back of the Moto Z smartphone, enabling users to customize their phone without the need for internal integration. This unique capability means developers across the globe can design and commercialize their own Moto Mod, and users can change the personality and capabilities of their smartphone as quickly and easily as taking off one Mod and snapping on another.

Motorola has chosen element14 to exclusively take this new product to the market globally, reflecting element14’s position as a champion for makers and developers, its global footprint and experience in this growing market. The Moto Mods Development Kit is a true game changer for the smartphone industry. A technology that was once only available to industry insiders is now available to everyone – offering them the opportunity to help build an ecosystem that will change the future of mobile.

The Moto Mods Development Kit includes everything users need to connect to their Moto Z smartphone and begin prototyping instantly. Included is a Perforated Board to solder components to, an example cover and a Reference Moto Mod. All of the components of the kit will also be available for purchase separately from element14.

element14 is also offering the Motorola HAT Adapter Board to extend the Reference Moto Mod for use with existing Raspberry Pi HATs, and Motorola’s Personality Cards (Audio, Battery, Display and Sensor), with open-sourced electrical and mechanical schematics, Moto Mods firmware, and Android Apps that serve as examples of how users can create their own prototypes.

The Moto Mods Development Kit, HAT Adapter Board, Personality Cards, and spare Perforated Boards are available to buy now at MCM Electronics and Newark element14 in the United States. The products will be available to buy in other markets starting this fall.

To learn more about the Moto Mods Development Kit and place an order today, visit LINK.

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