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, […]

This fake CRT TV works using lasers and UV magic

Reading Time: 2 minutesUntil the 21st century, cathode-ray tube (CRT) TVs were pretty much the only option. As such, media was made to suit them. Retro video game consoles in particular look best on CRT TVs. But those old TVs are getting hard to find and desirable models are now quite expensive. So, bitluni built his own “fake CRT […]

It’s silver, it’s green, it’s the Batteryrunner! An Arduino-powered, fully custom electric car

Reading Time: 5 minutesInventor Charly Bosch and his daughter Leonie have crafted something truly remarkable: a fully electric, Arduino-powered car that’s as innovative as it is sustainable. Called the Batteryrunner, this vehicle is designed with a focus on environmental impact, simplicity, and custom craftsmanship. Get ready to be inspired by a car that embodies the spirit of creativity! […]

This Halo helmet features an adjustable-transparency RGB-backlit visor

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Halo franchise is full of iconic designs, from vehicles like the Warthog to weapons like the Needler. But the armor, such as the Spartan armor worn by Master Chief, is arguably the most recognizable. The helmets are especially cool, and LeMaster Tech put his own unique spin on an ODST-style helmet by adding an adjustable-transparency RGB-backlit […]

CapibaraZero: a student’s journey in reinventing hacking tools with Arduino

Reading Time: 2 minutesInventive, open-source, and cost-effective – these words perfectly describe CapibaraZero, a multifunctional security and hacking tool developed by young innovator Andrea Canale. Inspired by the popular Flipper Zero, a portable device used to interact with digital systems, Canale sought to create a more accessible, Arduino-based alternative.  The original Flipper Zero, known for its ability to […]

How to use vintage LED bubble displays with your Arduino

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you want to add a display to your Arduino project, the easiest solution will likely be an LCD or OLED screen. But though those are affordable and work really well, they may not provide the vibe you’re looking for. If you want a more vintage look, Vaclav Krejci has a great tutorial that will […]

Turning a desk mat into a MIDI drum kit

Reading Time: 2 minutesPlaying drums is a lot of fun, but drum sets are very big and very loud. They also aren’t cheap. Those factors keep them from being an option for many people who would otherwise be interested. Conventional electronic drum sets are much quieter and a bit more compact, but they still take up a fair […]

Exploring fungal intelligence with biohybrid robots powered by Arduino

Reading Time: 3 minutesAt Cornell University, Dr. Anand Kumar Mishra and his team have been conducting groundbreaking research that brings together the fields of robotics, biology, and engineering. Their recent experiments, published in Science, explore how fungal mycelia can be used to control robots. The team has successfully created biohybrid robots that move based on electrical signals generated […]

Alumnus Software joins Arduino’s System Integrators Partnership Program

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe are thrilled to announce that Alumnus Software, based in India and the United States, has joined our System Integrators Partnership Program (SIPP) at the Gold level. With over 20 years of expertise in embedded software, IoT applications, and Edge AI development, Alumnus has a strong track record of building custom embedded systems and data-driven […]

A riddle wrapped in an enigma… made easy, with Arduino Plug and Make Kit

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Arduino Plug and Make Kit was designed to open up infinite possibilities, breaking down the idea that technology is a “black box” reserved for experts. With its snap-together system, this kit gives everyone – beginners and seasoned makers alike – the power to create and innovate without barriers. Forget being a passive user! With the Plug […]

Receive an alert when your device goes offline in Arduino Cloud

Reading Time: 3 minutesYou’re managing a network of IoT sensors that monitor air quality across multiple locations. Suddenly, one of the sensors goes offline, but you don’t notice until hours later. The result? A gap in your data and a missed opportunity to take corrective action. This is a common challenge when working with IoT devices: staying informed […]

Using Arduino UNO to sync a visual neuroscience lab

Reading Time: 3 minutesCommon research methods to study the visual system in the laboratory include recording and monitoring neural activity in the presence of sensory stimuli, to help scientists study how neurons encode and respond, for example, to specific visual inputs.  One of the biggest technical problems in the neural recording setups used in such experiments, is achieving […]

Is there an online Arduino IDE?

Reading Time: 5 minutesSince the inception of Arduino, the Arduino IDE has been a go-to tool for people learning to code and creating projects ranging from remote-controlled cars to soil moisture monitoring. No wonder it’s been downloaded over 24 million times this year, so far!  Now if you’ve ever wondered whether you can use Arduino IDE online, you’re […]

Discover #Virgil: history comes to life with Arduino

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re excited to introduce #Virgil, an innovative project that combines the power of Arduino technology with a passion for history, creating a groundbreaking interactive experience for museums.  Using Arduino’s versatile and scalable ecosystem, #Virgil operates completely offline, allowing visitors to interact with 3D avatars in a seamless and immersive way. The project brings the past […]

Technology meets creativity in two interactive art student projects

Reading Time: 2 minutesArt and engineering are not separate concepts. There is a great deal of overlap between the two and many modern disciplines increasingly blur those lines. Mónica Riki is an “electronic artist and creative coder” who embodies that idea: you might remember her and her incredible Arduino UNO R4-powered installations from our blog post last year. […]

Use sound to trigger your camera’s flash with this DIY device

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the world of photography, the exposure triangle is immutable. To get a properly exposed photo (not too bright or too dark), you need a balance of aperture size (how much light gets in), shutter speed (how long the light gets in), and ISO (sensitivity to light at the expense of noise). But the shooting […]