Getting Started With Arduino, 4th Edition

Chapter 1. Introduction

Arduino is an open source physical computing platform for creating interactive objects that stand alone or connect with the Internet. Arduino was initially designed for artists, designers, and others who want to incorporate physical computing into their designs without having to first become electrical engineers. It later became the platform of choice for literally millions of people who wanted to innovate using digital technology.

The Arduino hardware and software is open source. The open source philosophy fosters a community that shares its knowledge generously. This is great for beginners as help is often available geographically nearby and always online, at many different skill levels, and on a bewildering array of ...