An annoyance with the Arduino IDE is the need to shut down the serial port terminal when you want to upload new code. The Eclipse solution manages this while keeping the terminal window open.

With this and an Ethernet shield, it’s easy to upload code to any Internet-connected Arduino, whether it’s on your desk or halfway across the world.

It is a standalone, non-networked app that isn't very pretty to look at. But what if you want to share code and upload programs right from your browser? That's where CodeBender.cc comes in.

In a previous article, we looked at connecting various kinds of Arduino hardware to your Mac. Here's how to get started programming on them to create your own projects.

For those starting out in Arduino, there are tons of resources to get better acquainted with the community and the types of projects you can tinker with.

Luckily, Arduino’s own cloud services make it surprisingly easy to code for the Oplà. I opened the box, plugged the board into the Carrier, and then connected the board to my computer.