Some of the first steps toward working with Arduino is understanding how to write code for it. The good news is that it's made with beginners in mind.

Make shows off how to build your own version of that device that's a little smarter and more useful. Make's guide uses an Arduino so you can set specific sound pattern for each outlet in your house.

Lucía Garbo has created an Arduino powered noise pollution monitor, powered by an Arduino Mega micro-controller and housed in a 3D printed case. Other components include a SparkFun Sound Detector ...

YouTube channel How To Mechatronics has created a great tutorial with full instructions on how to create your very own Arduino powered 3D wire bending machine.