Get an Arduino and teach yourself to program Programming is more than just picking a language and framework. Programming means understanding how code interacts with actual computer hardware.

An Arduino is a popular open-source single-board microcontroller. Learn how to program one and let the possibilities take shape.

Windows/Mac/Linux: Programming an Arduino isn't especially difficult, but if you're looking for a more visual method, Scratch for Arduino (S4A) uses MIT's Scratch as a groundwork for teaching kids ...

CodeBender is a browser-based IDE that supports uploading to nearly any Arduino board. You can use the program to copy sample code, browse code uploaded by other users, and even store private ...