This telescope can intelligently point itself anywhere in the sky

Reading Time: 2 minutesKnown by their characteristic mounting solution, Dobsonian telescopes are the standard in amateur astronomy due to their lower cost and ease-of-use. But after seeing how some of the larger, motorized telescopes at observatories can simply pivot to a target of interest, one member from the FabLab at Orange Digital Center Morocco wanted to add this functionality to […]

Control your volume with a wireless rotary encoder, as you deserve

Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery decent stereo sold since the invention of sound has included a knob on the front for adjusting volume. There are influencers and entire communities dedicated to evaluating the feel of those wonderful knobs. So why would you settle for the mushy volume buttons on a remote? Eric Tischer didn’t think he should have to, […]

This autonomous go-kart only needs a camera to navigate a workshop circuit

Reading Time: 2 minutesAutonomous vehicles, and self-driving cars in particular, are probably one of the most enticing technologies of the 21st century. But despite a great deal of R&D and even more speculation, we have yet to see a self-driving car that can actually operate on real public roads without any human oversight at all. If, however, we […]

See how this homemade spectrometer analyzes substances with an Arduino Mega

Reading Time: 2 minutesMaterials, when exposed to light, will reflect or absorb certain portions of the electromagnetic spectrum that can give valuable information about their chemical or physical compositions. Traditional setups use a single lamp to emit white light before it is split apart into a spectrum of colors via a system of prisms, mirrors, and lenses. After […]

Does your sample contain DNA or RNA? DIYNAFLUOR can tell you on a budget

Reading Time: 2 minutesLab equipment is — traditionally at least — tremendously expensive. While there are understandable reasons for those costs, they are prohibitive to anyone operating outside of a university or corporate lab. But as the “citizen science” movement has grown, we’ve seen more and more open-source and affordable designs for lab equipment hitting the internet. The […]

Deploy your smart meeting room management system with Arduino GIGA

Reading Time: 3 minutesManaging shared spaces, especially meeting rooms, can be a headache in busy offices. At Arduino, we’ve experienced it firsthand in our flexible and dynamic offices around the world – where colleagues could often be seen wandering around with their laptops, trying to find a quiet place for videocalls or brainstorming sessions.  We started with a simple […]

UNO Rev3 or UNO R4? Choosing the perfect Arduino for your project

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Arduino UNO is legendary among makers, and with the release of the UNO R4 in 2023, the family gained a powerful new member. But with two incredible options, which UNO should you pick for your project? Here’s a breakdown of what makes each board shine, depending on your needs, skills, and goals. Why the […]

Arduino Education at Bett 2025: Shaping the future of K-12 and HE

Reading Time: 3 minutesMark your calendars… Arduino Education is coming to Bett UK 2025! Taking place for three days from January 22nd-24th at the ExCeL exhibition center in London, Bett is the ultimate global event for educational innovation.  We are attending the stand with our partner CreativeHut again this year. Join us at our booth (Stand NF10) where […]

Turn your old Android smartphone into an Arduino screen with the RemoteXY app

Reading Time: 2 minutesEach component you add to your Arduino project increases its complexity and the opportunity for mistakes. But most projects require some “auxiliary” hardware — components that you use to interact with the Arduino or to help it do the job you’re asking of it. Buttons and displays are great examples. But as Doctor Volt demonstrates […]

This nature-inspired display reacts to ambient sounds

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe all need ways to calm down and relax, and few things are as effective as nature itself. Taking inspiration from organic patterns and smooth, flowing waves, dzeng on Instructables has built an LED wall light that responds in real-time to the sounds within a room. The project started out as a 2D vector graphic that featured several overlapping, […]

Speed up your project’s compile time by up to 50% in Arduino Cloud!

Reading Time: 3 minutesAt Arduino, we know how precious your time is when you’re building your next big project or experimenting with new ideas. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce a game-changing update to the Cloud Editor Builder — the engine behind compiling your sketches in Arduino Cloud. This update is all about you: making your development faster, […]

Move Mario remotely with this online N64 controller system

Reading Time: 2 minutesFor obvious reasons, video game console controls provide input commands directly to the console. Modern consoles may do so wirelessly, but the effect is the same: direct input. But what if you connected a “controller” to the internet? Then you could play from anywhere and that is exactly what Redditor Lovelyroyalette achieved with this Arduino […]

Explore e-paper technology with Nano Matter and the new EPDK-Matter from Pervasive Displays

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re excited to share that Pervasive Displays has just launched the E-Paper Development Kit for Matter! This groundbreaking, self-contained kit is designed to revolutionize how smart home devices use e-paper displays, enhancing user experience while driving down energy consumption. Created in collaboration with us and our long-time partner Silicon Labs, this kit marks a significant milestone […]

A new Plug and Make Kit challenge! A game of rhythm and creativity

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Arduino Plug and Make Kit is all about unleashing creativity while simplifying the process of turning ideas into reality. It enables everyone to focus on the fun of creating with the power of the UNO R4 WiFi and a user-friendly, modular design – bypassing the complexities of traditional circuit building.  Case in point: the kit’s […]

This unique wall sconce welcomes you home with warm light

Reading Time: 2 minutesHave you ever walked through your front door after a long day of work and realized that your home just isn’t as inviting as it seems like it should be? While it may not work miracles, some nice and welcoming lighting can make a big difference. That’s why Lauren Palazzi made this unique wall sconce […]

This frighteningly realistic animatronic head features expressive silicone skin

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe human face is remarkably complex, with 43 different muscles contorting the skin in all kinds of ways. Some of that is utilitarian — your jaw muscles are good for chewing, after all. But a lot of it seems to be the result of evolution giving us fantastic non-verbal communication abilities. That isn’t an easy […]

Light up the holiday season with a new Plug and Make Kit tutorial!

Reading Time: 2 minutesLooking for a fun and creative way to brighten up the holiday season? With the Arduino Plug and Make Kit, you can build an interactive LED light installation that reacts when someone walks by – perfect for spreading cheer and adding a high-tech twist to your decorations. This project is easy to make, super fun to […]

Introducing Arduino cores with ZephyrOS (beta): take your embedded development to the next level

Reading Time: 3 minutesLast July, when we announced the beginning of the transition from Mbed to Zephyr, we promised to release the first beta by the end of 2024. Today, we are excited to announce the first release of Arduino cores with ZephyrOS in beta! ZephyrOS is an open-source, real-time operating system (RTOS) designed for low-power, resource-constrained devices. […]

Build Button Clash in minutes: a new fun game with Plug and Make Kit 

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Arduino Plug and Make Kit is all about turning creative sparks into reality in mere minutes. With its intuitive, snap-together design, even the wildest ideas become achievable – fast, fun, and frustration-free. That’s exactly what Julián Caro Linares, Arduino’s Product Experience team leader, discovered when he built his latest project for our in-house Make […]

Zoo elephants get a musical toy to enrich their lives

Reading Time: 2 minutesEveryone loves looking at exotic animals and most of us only get to do that at zoos. But, of course, there is a lot to be said about the morality of keeping those animals in captivity. So, good zoos put a lot of effort into keeping their animals healthy and happy. For more intelligent animals, […]