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If you are interested in Open Source Electronics and Robots, or just make something smile or blink, join us for Arduino hack-nights in Mozilla Mountain View office! | If you are interested in Open Source Electronics and Robots, or just make something smile or blink, join us for Arduino hack-nights in Mozilla Mountain View office! | ||
==Arduino== | ==Arduino== | ||
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'''Why Arduino?''' | '''Why Arduino?''' | ||
* Inexpensive - | * Inexpensive - The least expensive version of the Arduino module can be assembled by hand, and even the pre-assembled Arduino modules cost less than $50. | ||
* | * Simple, clear programming environment - The Arduino programming environment is easy-to-use for beginners, yet flexible enough for advanced users to take advantage of as well. It requires little programing background to start with. | ||
* | * Open source and extensible software/hardware - There are many libraries available to adopt or explore, and you can easily get spare parts from hardware store or your own garage. | ||
* Cross-platform - The Arduino software runs on Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux. | |||
'''What do you need to start with?''' | '''What do you need to start with?''' | ||
* [http://www.amazon.com/Arduino-UNO-board/dp/B004CG4CN4/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b Buy Arduino UNO board on Amazon] | * [http://www.amazon.com/Arduino-UNO-board/dp/B004CG4CN4/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b Buy Arduino UNO board on Amazon] (Arduino has several board, the latest model is called UNO!) | ||
* [http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software Download the Arduino Software (Mac or PC)] | * [http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software Download the Arduino Software (Mac or PC)] | ||