Whether it's your first time practicing coding, or you're a seasoned tinkerer, Arduino is an excellent platform to get your hands dirty with coding and tech.

If you really want to show off your DIY skills, Arduino projects can be useful, beautiful, and impressive. Check out some of our favorites.

Arduino Inputs and Outputs “Over the years Arduino has been the brain of thousands of projects, from everyday objects to complex scientific instruments.

We know that this isn’t the most technically complex project we’ve ever featured, but it is a good beginner project for anyone just getting started with a Pi, Arduino, or using IR.

Clearly, if you’re looking for an affordable way to begin programming cool robotics and other projects, Arduino is a great–and fun–place to start. So what are you going to create with Arduino?