In a previous article, we looked at connecting various kinds of Arduino hardware to your Mac. Here's how to get started programming on them to create your own projects. In order to program your ...

If you're into robotics or electronics, you've likely come across Arduino—a small microcontroller that can control sensors and motors for nifty DIY projects. Like the Raspberry Pi, the Arduino is ...

The readability of your code can make the difference between your project being a joy to work on, or an absolute headache. This goes double when collaborating with others. Having easily parsed code ...

Arduino is a great way for today’s novices to start to learn how to write and run codes that interact with the external world. Somebody on Facebook recently asked about finding an easy-to-use shield ...

When I started learning DIY electronics, using Arduino was the obvious choice. This palm-size, single-board microcontroller, which can be easily swapped between projects, is designed for programming ...

These days, there’s a huge variety of screens on the market for use with microcontrollers. OLEDs and graphic LCDs abound, while e-ink devices tempt the user with their clean look and low energy ...

Particle, a company that makes development kits for wireless Internet of Things applications—formerly known as Spark Devices—is preparing to ship a new board-based computer that will allow developers ...

Case Western Reserve University’s Women in Tech Initiative continues; this time with a lively conversation with four students who are part of Girls Who Code. We spoke with Joy Fan, CWRU, ’25, Computer ...

Innovations in smart home devices have made countless homeowners interested in automation. However, with numerous vulnerabilities making some solutions downright insecure, many tinkerers are looking ...