Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. Whether you’re a beginner in electronics or an experienced maker, Arduino provides an accessible way to create interactive projects—from simple LED blinkers to complex sensor networks. In this tutorial, we’ll cover the fundamentals of Arduino, explore different board types, learn basic coding concepts, and even build your first project: the classic LED blink program.
Arduino is a microcontroller platform that allows you to read inputs (e.g., sensors) and control outputs (e.g., motors, LEDs) based on your program logic. The Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) simplifies writing code in C/C++ and uploading it to the board.