The project itself simply says the vague shape is what ties it to Arduino, and reads a bit like an advert for a PCB fab. I’d prefer those big clunky PIC devboards with this 8051.

The best way to learn Arduino, as with any other hands-on skill, is to practice creating a project. You can find a host of ideas online, but the best resource to find Arduino projects to try is ...

A 3D-printed flying quadcopter drone. 3D printing and flying drones are among the two most popular activities for Arduino owners.Here we have a project that combines both activities into one ...

Sometimes, the best Arduino projects are the most ridiculous. Case in point, this motion-detecting squirt gun.The idea is simple: when it detects motion, the spray gun activates.

The recommended input for most Arduino models when powered via non-USB means is 7 to 12V, with a limit of 20V. It's always a good idea to read the specification sheet, though, just to make sure.

By the time you've wrapped up Assam's lessons, you'll not only have 15 new gadgets to play around with, but the confidence to continue creating increasingly complex prototyping projects on your own.

GeekDad's very own John Baicthal has joined Matthew Beckler and Adam Wolf (co-founders of Wayne and Layne) to release Make: Lego and Arduino Projects. Just like the other Make: books, it's a high ...