Arduino

Proper Noun · Hacker Culture

Definitions

  1. A popular open hardware and microcontroller platform widely used for learning electronics, prototyping, and hobbyist hardware projects. In tech culture Arduino is strongly associated with tinkering, accessibility, and hands-on experimentation.

    In plain English: A beginner-friendly hardware platform used for electronics and prototypes.

    Example: "She built the first sensor prototype on Arduino before the team decided whether the hardware concept was worth a custom board."

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