We'll outline the basics of the Arduino itself, what the crazy jumble of wires means, and then step through how to use other people's code and schematics to build your first electronics project ...

If you really want to show off your DIY skills, Arduino projects can be useful, beautiful, and impressive. Check out some of our favorites.

For those starting out in Arduino, there are tons of resources to get better acquainted with the community and the types of projects you can tinker with.

So you've already outgrown Arduino's most beginner-friendly board, the Uno, and are looking to move on to bigger, more exciting projects. In that case, the Nano family might just be what you need ...

The team explain a little more: “Every project is remote controlled using our Arduino-based bluetooth chip, the MakerConnect, and our iOS and Android apps.

For all its geeky attributes, the Arduino development software, known as Arduino IDE (integrated development environment) has never had a tool for compiling code in the command line.

Through December 16, Maker will let you name your own price for a bundle of e-books that will tell you all you need to know about building robots around Arduino and Raspberry Pi boards.

The Arduino team, known for providing various electronic and microcontroller components for do-it-yourself electronic hobbyists since 2005, has announced its new product, the Plug and Make Kit.