16 September 2014, London, The RIoTboard adapter enables the interfacing and connection of a variety of accessory types that do not natively interface to the RIoTboard vastly expanding its functionality.

The RIoTboard adapter offers users the ability to connect accessories from a wide range of prominent accessory types like Arduino shields, MikroE Clicks, Pmods and Raspberry Pi accessories enhancing the functionality of the RIoT platform.  

Additionally, a number of add on boards are also available for prototyping including the WIFI dongle which connects via USB and the LCD8000-43T-EX1 display which offers a resistive touchscreen display with 480 x 272 resolution and connects through the on board LCD interface.  Additional accessories include Bluetooth, ADC, Sensor, and Thermocouple add-on boards.

Supported by a strong community on RIoTboard.org as well as the 250,000 member strong element14 Community, customers can also benefit from direct access to engineers worldwide as well as other experts in legislation and more.  Virtual field application engineers and community experts are available to support users with up-to-date technical information.  24/7 ordering is also available on the Community. 

The RIoTboard Adapter will be priced at £8.87 with next day delivery and are available from Farnell element14in Europe, Newark element14in North America and element14

in Asia Pacific.  Adapter boards can be purchased from Farnell element14. Data sheets and application notes can be found on the product pages together with a range of associated accessories and 24/5 live tech support is available for any queries. 

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About the Premier Farnell Group

Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) is a global leader in high service distribution of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, production, maintenance and repair. It trades as Farnell element14 in Europe, Newark element14 in North America and element14 across Asia Pacific. With sales last year of £968m, the Group is supported by a global supply chain of more than 3,500 suppliers and an inventory profile developed to anticipate and meet its customers' needs.



Premier Farnell works with key strategic suppliers to bring to market development kits in a variety of applications, enabling it to support the customer from design concept through to production.

The latest products, software, services and solutions from trusted supplier partners are all available through 43 local language transactional websites, with customer support provided by degreed engineers. The element14 Community allows buyers and engineers to access a wide range of independent technical information, tools and the latest resources.

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Premier Farnell Key facts

Operations in 36 different countries

More than 4,300 employees

More than 3,500 leading suppliers 

More than 500,000 products stocked with access to over four million more on demand

Leaders in providing information on REACH, Conflict Minerals and EU RoHS legislation

For more information visit the website at Premier Farnell.

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Email: kleitch@premierfarnell.com

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