There are many ways to use an Arduino on a model railroad. These tiny, inexpensive, programmable computers can perform functions such as controlling signals, routing turnouts, and running animations.

This week’s selection is “More Intermediate Arduino and 3D Print Model Railroad Projects” by Paul and David Bradt. This book focuses on electronics, but also on 3D printing. While many 3D printer ...

[Fran’s] been working on her own version of the Arduino. She calls it CuteUino for obvious reasons. The size of the thing is pretty remarkable, fitting within the outline of an SD card. But t… ...

We feature beginner and advanced help on all model railroading scales, including layout track plans, model railroad product reviews, model train news, and model railroad forums. Get the source code ...

To start, you need to buy an Arduino. It comes pre-assembled or, for those handy with a soldering iron, in kit form. A fully assembled Diecimila board from the excellent Make costs just $35.

Arduino may be known for revolutionizing open source hardware platforms, but this week it enters the 3D printer market with the small and affordable Materia 101. Produced in partnership with ...

There's lots of model airplanes, but what about a model flight simulator? This Project combines an Arduino, joystick, a Flight Simulator running on an Android phone, and the decapitated nose of a ...

When it comes to building a neural network to simulate complex behavior, Arduino isn’t exactly the first platform that springs to mind. But when your goal is to model the behavior of an organ… ...

This application contains two parts: the transponder module and the handset module. The transponder connects to a few different sensors and is installed in the payload section of the model rocket. The ...

Build a 3D printed Arduino-based pistol-grip radio transmitter for RC cars, boats, etc. 8 channels of control inputs, 1KM maximum range, 48-hour battery life. Uses parts including Arduino Nano, ...

Arduino boards are the ultimate tinkerer’s paradise. With their open-source controllers and universal coding options, a stack of Arduino parts and software is basically an open canvas for any ...