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|  | Arduino is a microcontroller family that can be easily be programmed with a processing-like IDE. 
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|  | It's main features are:
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|  | * stand-alone operation
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|  | * programmable in a C-like language
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|  | * huge user-base, so lots of info/code/libraries available
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|  | * inputs (eg. for sensors or switches)
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|  | * outputs (eg. for LEDs, motors or to control other hardware)
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|  | * serial communication (RS232), via USB
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|  | * [[Suppliers#Arduinos_and_Shields|various shields available]] (eg. Bluetooth, XBee, WiFi, Network)
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|  | Get more information:
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|  | * {{Category:Arduino}}
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|  | * [http://www.arduino.cc arduino.cc]
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|  | [[Category:Arduino]]
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