A YouTuber, whose channel on the famous streaming platform is Edison Science Corner, has created a unique clone of Arduino UNO. Unlike traditional rigid PCBs, this one is made of a flexible material. This allows for more creative and adaptable designs. An element that can help those who want to create wearables or for other applications where some flexibility is necessary.
The Flexible PCBs have been available for some time, but they are generally used for simple circuits. However, Edison's Flexduino is a complete replica of Arduino UNO (something that is possible given that it is open hardware and allows the creation of clones and even provides circuit diagrams, etc.), demonstrating the potential of this technology to create more versatile electronic devices.
While the Flexduino works as expected, is not without limitations. For example, it might have somewhat poorer performance than Arduino UNO official. Despite these drawbacks, it is a fascinating project that shows the possibilities of flexible PCBs.
Edison's YouTube video provides a detailed look at the design process, from the use of EasyEDA from creating the circuit board to ordering and assembly. Unfortunately, the project files for the Flexduino have not yet been shared publicly, and it is not for sale, although some electronics companies have been interested in the project... For now, here is the video so you can see the project: