http://arduino.cc/blog/2011/11/30/arduino-1-0-now-available/
"Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, (((I'm waiting for the day when you go into art-supply stores and these knick-knacks are sitting around. They're in Radio Shack right now, and a lateral move to some joint with stretched canvas and camels-hair brushes isn't out of the question))) designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. This Google Code project is the home for the development of the Arduino platform. For more information on using Arduino, see the Arduino homepage."
"The Arduino software consists of a development environment (IDE) and the core libraries. The IDE is written in Java and based on the Processing development environment. The core libraries are written in C and C++ and compiled using avr-gcc and AVR Libc. The source code for Arduino is now hosted on GitHub."
"Arduino can sense the environment by receiving input from a variety of sensors and can affect its surroundings by controlling lights, motors, and other actuators. The microcontroller on the board is programmed using the Arduino programming language (based on Wiring) and the Arduino development environment (based on Processing). Arduino projects can be stand-alone or they can communicate with software running on a computer (e.g. Flash, Processing, MaxMSP).
"The boards can be built by hand or purchased preassembled; the software can be downloaded for free. The hardware reference designs (CAD files) are available under an open-source license, you are free to adapt them to your needs.
"Arduino received an Honorary Mention in the Digital Communities section of the 2006 Ars Electronica Prix. The Arduino team is: Massimo Banzi, David Cuartielles, Tom Igoe, Gianluca Martino, and David Mellis.
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(((Attempt to get a European electronic-arts grant. Oh wait, that's not gonna work nowadays. Okay, find a hackerspace and some techno deejays with some loose cash.)))
"Development: For information on the development of Arduino, see the Arduino project on Google Code. Changes to the software are discussed on the developers mailing list.
"Elsewhere: You can find lots of pictures of Arduino projects and workshops in the Arduino tag on Flickr. Related links can be found on the Arduino tag on del.icio.us.
"Getting Started
"To get started, follow the instructions for your operating system: Windows, Mac OS X or Linux; or for your board: Arduino Nano, Arduino Mini, Arduino BT, LilyPad Arduino, XBee shield. If you're having trouble, check out the troubleshooting suggestions.
"Learning
"Examples of how to work with the Arduino language and common electronic components; further readings on the foundations; information on hacking and extending the Arduino hardware and software; external resources. (((Warning: you may tiptoe into here and never come out. Or you'll come out with, like, six weird tattoos and a high-SAT girlfriend with pink hair and a capacitor for a piercing.)))
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