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 Arduino boards are based on ATMEL Atmega8 and ATmega168 microcontrollers and enable everyone to build your own embedded electronics without knowing much about MCUs.

What makes this platform so easy? Programming of Arduino board is made by using Arduino programming language (based on Wiring). Language is very easy to use, because you don’t have to care about microcontroller ports and various includes. You just need to select board pin for specific flashing the LED and then control with simple instructions. Hardware and software needed is available for download freely. All you have to build the board or buy assembled one. Boards come in different modifications with specific periphery functions included like Bluetooth, USB, Xbee or even as Stamp module. Arduino has gathered guit big community, where you can discuss, share experience or learn form others about this wonderful platform.

Open source prototyping platform - [Link]

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