Arduino Open Source Hardware Makes Rapid Prototyping Cheap, Fast, and Approachable

Make Magazine … where I first learned about the Arduino project.

Arduino Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software.

Processing 1.0 Programs are written in the free, Processing 1.0 IDE.

Libraries Software Libraries make getting started really easy.

Arduino Digital Compass Prototyping Board USB Powered

Here is the same project, now powered by a 9V battery and with the Arduino mounted to the prototype board for portability.

Conclusion Arduino makes electronics prototyping possible for non-engineers (I’m a geographer!)

Arduino makes electronics prototyping possible for non-engineers (I’m a geographer!)