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!)