Arduino
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Operating system: Windows
Publisher: Arduino
Release : Arduino 1.05F
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The Arduino is a hardware computing platform consisting of a software client as well as a special I/O board that can be purchased separately. Usually this platform is used to create interactive objects. It is also important that the card can interact with the software installed on the computer: Macromedia Flash, Pure Data, SuperCollider, Max/MSP and so on.
The development environment itself is cross-platform and written in Java. It includes a simple code editor, a compiler and a module for installing new firmware on the board. This environment is perfect for beginner programmers who prefer C and C++ languages. Programs written with Arduino are processed by the preprocessor and then compiled into AVR-GCC.
The main benefit of using Arduino software is its ease of use for beginner programmers, especially those who prefer C and C++ languages.
Compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems.
Requires USB port for the Arduino board connection.
At least 50 MB of free hard disk space.
PROS
Open-source with large supportive community.
Compatible with multiple hardware platforms.
CONS
Requires basic coding knowledge to use effectively.
Hardware-specific constraints limit overall flexibility.
