Arduino microcontrollers have added Python to the range of compatible programming languages. Others can be used, and not just Arduino's own IDE app.

Programming means understanding how code interacts with actual computer hardware. If you want to get a visceral (and fun) understanding of programming, start with an Arduino.

Top programming languages: Python still rules but old Cobol gets a pandemic bump Python programming language is once again the most popular choice, according to IEEE Spectrum.

Arduino is a hobby that not only teaches you about programming, automation, and robotics, but also yields useful devices that can help in everyday life.

To learn more about the portable Arduino programming lab which comes complete with its own portable pocket sized case to protect your project and hardware, view the demonstration video below.

This is the SB116, an 8-bit programmer’s calculator powered by an Arduino Nano. It features a 128 x 64 pixel monochrome OLED display and can be powered by either a USB port or three AAA batteries.

It’s rare to find a project which combines the two. This one somehow manages to pull it off. [Outaspaceman] is familiar with LittleBits, but he’s just starting to learn Arduino programming.

Components and Construction The DIY Arduino robot lawn mower project involves several key components, including an Arduino microcontroller, ultrasonic sensors, and motor drivers.