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!)