I’ve recently been thinking about how I could get into embedded electronics and came across a cool open-source project called Arduino.

“Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It’s intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.”

– http://arduino.cc

That blurb pretty much sums it up. I’ve decided to commit some time and effort into this project, so I’ve set up a new desk and set of drawers in my bedroom specifically for breadboarding and Arduino programming. I’ve also purchased a kit and a book on Arduino from sparkfun.com.