Arduino
Arduino is an open-source set of hardware and software used to build interactive electronics projects. Applications for Arduino are typically written in C++ in the Arduino IDE or Arduino Web Editor (recommended over Arduino IDE); however other options for controlling Arduinos exist such as with Node-RED.
Components of an Arduino Build
- Sensors convert physical phenomena into electrical signals (e.g. humidity, light, proximity)
- Effectors convert electrical signals into physical phenomena (e.g. lights, motors, solenoids)
- Code processes inputs from sensors and controls the outputs to effectors to create desired behaviors
- Wires carry electrical power and signals between components
Arduino Resources
Deeper Knowledge on Arduino
Arduino Uno
The open-source electronics platform for interactive projects and prototypes
Arduino Programming
Knowledge about programming Arduino boards
Broader Topics Related to Arduino
Electrical Engineering
Build and deconstruct electrically powered devices
Open-Source
Information and resources about open-source