Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It’s intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. Arduino projects can be stand-alone, or they can be communicate with software running on computer. The boards can be assembled by hand or purchased preassembled; the open-source IDE can be downloaded for free.
Why Arduino?
- inexpensive
- cross-platform
- easy to program
- open source software
- open source hardware
For more on what? why? how? let’s start with the official introduction guide.