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The Arduino is an open-source micro controller development system that easily interfaces with a computer via USB. The Arduino makes working with micro controllers so simple that people with little electronics experience can hit the floor running. Also, because it is open-source, individuals with a little more in-depth knowledge can access the source-code and expand upon the existing platform to suit their needs. Since it is so versatile, there is a large array of Arduino projects on Instructables for individuals of any skill level to start exploring the wild world of Arduino development.

Lo-fi Arduino Guitar Pedal
Bit crushing, rate reducing, weird noises: DIY 10-bit effects/guitar pedal with an Arduino for lo-fi DSP.Check out the demo video on Vimeo.MaterialsTools Arduino (Dieci...
posted by kylemcdonald
coin slot detector
by: amy khoshbinwhen your coin slot is exposed, this wearable hip-pack vibrates that area to make you aware of it. you decide to cover up, or let it all hang out.this hip ...
posted by semiotech
The Magic Mirror - Arduino Powered
After multiple trips to Disneyland, I got the idea to do a Snow White type magic mirror for my two girls. I found a product after some googling but it was quite expensive so I...
posted by alinke
Sewable Arduino Interface
How to create a sewable interface for your Arduino USB board. It is probably not the best solution, especially compared to the Arduino LilyPad. But it is an option for textile...
posted by Plusea
Breathalyzer Microphone
The breathalyzer microphone is a system for the inconscpicuous collection of blood-alcohol content level data sets. In other words, you can measure a person's sobriety with a ...
posted by randofo
Micro LASER Show with a CD Lens Mechanism
Hello!This is the cheapest and easiest way to make a two-dimensional laser show projector. It uses just one pivoting mirror, powered by the focusing mechanism from a CD or...
posted by linefeed
turn signal biking jacket
This tutorial will show you how to build a jacket with turn signals that will let people know where you're headed when you're on your bike. We'll use conductive thread and se...
posted by leahbuechley
How To Smell Pollutants
This Instructable explains how to use a gas sensor with your Arduino. This lets your Arduino smell (and hence you program responses to) overall gas levels for a variety of n...
posted by liseman
Solid Wood Digital Clock
How to build a wooden digital clock powered by an atmega168 (arduino) with a built-in alarm and games.I first thought about making this when I saw an LED clock covered by a ...
posted by J_Hodgie
Arduino XMAS hitcounter
Christmas is coming closer, so here is my contribution to put you in the right mood. It is a blog hitcounter, that rings a bell. Literally. It puts a smile on your face, every...
posted by alex_weber
Time-Lapse Photography - Thing A Day - Day 5
For Day 5 of Thing A Day I've decided to make a time-lapse photography setup using an old digital camera I had lying around.I am using an Arduino (Atmel168 development board...
posted by randofo
Arduino magnetic stripe decoder
This instructable shows how to use some freely available code, an arduino, and a standard magnetic stripe reader to scan and display the data stored on magnetic stripe cards s...
posted by powerpants
 
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17 comments
Nov 6, 2009. 6:17 PMfunwithfire93 says:
what is arduino exactlly can someone fill me in
Feb 5, 2010. 11:44 AMAlgag says:
 it is an absolutely amazing and simple microprocessor you upload the easy to use code from your computer onto the board, and use the "plug and play" wires and what not that come with a starter set 
Jan 8, 2009. 1:20 PMMysteriousDragon says:
One question. Where can you find an Arduino?
Jun 16, 2009. 12:47 PMsp33dstix says:
I just bought this one off of ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260403092528
came out to 33$ with taxes.
Jun 25, 2009. 2:02 PMReCreate says:
that's a freeduino...
Jun 25, 2009. 2:15 PMsp33dstix says:
You say potato I say vodka... They both do the same thing, also if you compare the Arduino Duemilanove and the freeduino, you will see that they are identical in components and layout. The only difference being that the Arduino uses surface mounts where as the freeduino uses through hole components (so the beginner hobbiest can put it together). It is also cheaper than the Duemilanove by about 20$ if you include shipping.
Jun 25, 2009. 2:42 PMReCreate says:
Well...He asked for a Genuine One...Not the Clone, Even though the Clones are just as good, You could Get the Real deal for only a few bucks more, Personally i would prefer getting the original before i start trying out clones...
May 21, 2009. 3:55 PMclarenceum says:
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Jan 31, 2009. 4:58 AMste5442 says:
They seem to be sold at a lot of internet sites - I am quite tempted to buy one of the dev kits myself due to all the cool projects around!
I am not sure what advantage they have over Microchip PIC devices though - I'll do some more digging!

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May 21, 2009. 3:54 PMclarenceum says:
For the most part you can, in theory, do the same stuff. The Arduino is handy because it uses a simple coding language, and because it is open source people are very inclined to post finished code and some nice libraries. It also allows for simple programming, just plug into the comp, program then test. It is nice not having to use/buy a dev baord if you are only doing small projects. Check arduino.cc for info
Jan 8, 2009. 1:40 PMrandofo says:
Jun 25, 2009. 2:02 PMReCreate says:
Uh oh...http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-Lapse-Photography---Thing-A-Day---Day-5/ Gives a 404
May 17, 2009. 3:30 PMbaudeagle says:
I have completed a class in PLC programming. This Arduino looks like it would be fun to learn. Are there any websites/instructions that can show a novice like me to programmable electronics how to use these controllers?
May 18, 2009. 12:14 AMrandofo says:
arduino.cc is the place to start
Dec 10, 2008. 2:28 PMLogin258 says:
This is great! Thanks! I'm might actually write and publish my Instructable with the Arduino soon...
Nov 21, 2008. 11:57 PMKryptonite says:
Oh, sweet! This is really good, collecting together the best of arduino! thanks for posting randofo!

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