To program these chips, [Aaron] first had to wire up the microcontroller into a circuit. This was just a bit of perf board, a resistor, a few caps, and a USB A plug.

An Arduino is a popular open-source single-board microcontroller. Learn how to program one and let the possibilities take shape.

Basically: If you want a popular, do-it-all microcontroller and you have some C or C++ experience, go with an Arduino (I’ve personally worked with an Arduino Mega in the past and can attest to ...

Programming means understanding how code interacts with actual computer hardware. If you want to get a visceral (and fun) understanding of programming, start with an Arduino.

Learning to build a robot arm will teach you how to breadboard a circuit, how to program your Arduino, and how to work with moving parts.

Windows/Mac/Linux: Programming an Arduino isn't especially difficult, but if you're looking for a more visual method, Scratch for Arduino (S4A) uses ...

10 Simple-But-Fun Projects to Make With Arduino John Boxall, author of the new book Arduino Workshop, shares a few of the projects from his book on how to get started with the microcontroller.