Arduino boards are a popular choice for DIY electronics, but it's not always clear how to get started with building projects and programming. There's now one more solution to that problem: a new ...

Over the last decade, the open-source movement has not only transformed the world of software, but also catalyzed a sweeping revolution in hardware tinkering. At the heart of this shift lies a ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The $87 Plug and Make Kit includes an Arduino microcomputer, electronic components, and tutorials for building ...

Have you ever felt discomfort or strain while using a standard computer mouse? Imagine creating a mouse that fits your hand perfectly, providing comfort and precision. You can make this a reality by ...

An Arduino connected with a breadboard and other components - Woaby/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The world of electronics is fascinating, but it has a high ...

What do you do when your trusty, 45 year old calculator finally needs to be retired? If you’re a programmer with a knack for making things — like Simon Boak — you custom build a replacement. This is ...

Before there were smartphones, there were personal digital assistants like the Palm Pilot, Handspring Visor, and Compaq/HP iPAQ line of devices. And before those, there were really basic PDAs, like ...

An electrocardiogram or EKG is a testing equipment used to measure the electrical activity of the heart. Using only an Arduino Shield and a set of electrodes, one can create his own EKG, generate a ...