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Arduino

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An open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software.

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Arduino is a programmable microcontroller board designed using the Atmel AVR family, commonly used for constructing electronic devices and prototyping. It allows users to write and upload programs via the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) using the Arduino language, a simplified version of C++. Its popularity among hobbyists, educators, and professionals arises from its versatility in building projects ranging from simple sensors to complex robots.

examples

A weather station using an Arduino Uno, measuring temperature and humidity.

Used in educational projects to teach students the basics of environmental monitoring and data logging.

Automated plant watering system using an Arduino Nano and soil moisture sensors.

Implemented in hobbyist gardening projects to maintain optimal soil moisture levels without manual intervention.

related terms

Shield (Arduino)

An add-on board that extends the functionality of an Arduino microcontroller.

Development Board

A development board is a printed circuit board containing a microcontroller or microprocessor with integrated peripherals and interfaces to facilitate prototyping and development of electronic projects.

A compact, single-board computer developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.

Microcontroller Unit (MCU)

A microcontroller unit (MCU) is a compact integrated circuit designed to govern a specific operation in an embedded system.

A breadboard is a flat, rectangular matrix of electrically conductive clips used for prototyping electronic circuits without soldering.