Arduino shields are small electronic boards that extend the functionality of Arduino boards by adding additional hardware. They are useful for beginners who want to add components without soldering. Over 200 shields have been produced, including the Xbee Shield for wireless communication, motor shield for controlling DC motors, and LCD shield for displaying information. Some […]
The Mega Arduino® is a microcontroller board with 256 KB memory and the ability to transmit data to various devices. It has 54 digital input/output pins, 16 analog input pins, and can be powered by USB, battery, or AC/DC adapter. It can be purchased or built with prerequisite knowledge of electronics and the Arduino® platform. […]
The Duemilanove Arduino was a popular microcontroller board with open source hardware and software for prototyping electronic devices. It had 32KB of memory and could be extended with shield boards. It was replaced by the faster and more uniform Uno, but older projects can still be adapted. The Duemilanove Arduino® was a microcontroller board released […]
Arduino boards do not have WiFi, so WiFi capabilities are added by combining a standard board with a WiFi shield. WiFi Arduino devices allow for wireless input and reprogramming from multiple computers, creating simple websites, and transmitting data faster than other interfaces. However, WiFi is more expensive and consumes more energy, so it is not […]
Arduino boards do not have WiFi capabilities, but can be combined with a WiFi shield. Advantages include wireless input and multiple user interaction, creating simple websites, and transmitting data quickly. However, WiFi is expensive and consumes more energy, making it less common than other interfaces. An Arduino® WiFi® is an Arduino® board that has the […]
Mini Arduinos are small electronic prototyping boards used by hobbyists and engineers to create physics computing devices when space is limited. Arduinos interact with the physical world, sensing and responding to various inputs. They were created in Italy for engineering students and have become popular worldwide. Arduinos can be built from kits, and their designs […]
Arduino boards with USB as the primary interface allow for easy computer programming and control. They are cheap, fast, and require little power. While limited to physical connection, wireless options exist. An Arduino® universal serial bus (USB) is any Arduino® board that uses a USB as its primary interface. Arduino® is an open source microcontroller […]
Arduino® software requires drivers for the board used, depending on the OS and board model. Max 7221 and Max 7219 are common drivers. Some boards don’t require drivers, while others need them to be downloaded and installed. The drivers control LED displays and use a SPI interface. When using the Arduino® software, it may be […]
Arduino Ethernet combines an Arduino board with an Ethernet port, allowing for high-speed networking and web hosting. While it has limitations for mobile applications, other interface options include USB, serial, WiFi, and XBee. Wireless interfaces are more expensive and power-consuming but offer greater flexibility. An Arduino® Ethernet is any pairing of an Arduino® board with […]
The Arduino microcontroller is popular among non-engineers. The official website has beginner tutorials, function explanations, and community-generated code. Organizing code is important for functionality and avoiding damage. Large programs should be planned on paper with flowcharts. Test all code before uploading to the microcontroller. The Arduino® microcontroller is a favorite among hobbyists, artists, and robot […]
Arduino is a brand of small computer platforms and programming software aimed at electronics enthusiasts, artists, and educators. The Italian company provides free documentation and hardware schematics for anyone to use. The platform is intended for interaction with the physical world and can be used with a variety of sensors and electronic components. The brand […]
The Arduino® bootloader is software on all Arduino® boards that allows for easy reprogramming. It runs when the device is turned on and can download new software from a computer. It eliminates the need for an external programming device but takes up space on the chip. Some users remove it to free up space, but […]
Arduino is a popular electronics platform with various boards and shields. Libraries provide pre-written code to save time and effort. Standard and user-supplied libraries are available, with the former being tested and reviewed. User-supplied libraries can be downloaded and installed easily. Standard libraries include SD, LiquidCrystal, Ethernet, and Servo, while user-supplied libraries include DateTime and […]
The Arduino IDE is a program designed to simplify software writing for the open source electronics platform, Arduino. It includes features like automatic line numbering and integrated compilation. Some programmers find it lacking, but others use plug-ins for other IDEs to add support for Arduino programming. The Arduino® Integrated Development Environment (IDE), also known as […]
Arduino is an open source microcontroller programmed using Wiring-based language and based on Processing. It allows bi-directional communication between Processing and Arduino, and the free Arduino library for Processing allows control of Arduino without writing any code. Sample sketches are available for beginners. Arduino® is an open source augmented microcontroller programmed using a Wiring-based language. […]
