Arduino

=Introduction= toc

Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.

__**Links**__

From the [|Arduino Website] the software needed to program the microcontroller as well as multiple learning and reference guides are provided for FREE!

[|Wikipedia: Arduino] gives an overview of the technology along with some of its current uses and specifications.

=Overview=

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__Basics__
Arduino Types-
 * Arduino Mini and Pro Mini (small size)
 * Arduino Mega (powerful)
 * LilyPad (wearable applications)
 * Fio (wireless)
 * Arduino Pro (embedded, battery operated applications)

Arduino Sensors- convert some aspect of the physical world to electricity so that the Arduino can sense it Arduino Actuators- get electricty from the arduino and convert it into something that changes the world

__History__
=Inspiring Ideas and Applications=

=Resources=

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=Outreach=

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