History of Arduino

[Ben1234]

Does anyone know when the first Arduino was commercially available? I know it was started in 2005, but when were they truly available? Thanks.

[Massimo Banzi]

Hello

Starting from september 2005 it was possible to purchase pre-mounted Arduino boards directly from the manufacturer but without a real online shopping cart. Shortly after that it became available through distributors.

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[Ben1234]

So is it safe to say that by 2006 you could get them from several electronics websites?

[Massimo Banzi]

yes by the end of 2005 it was possible so the 2006 most definitely

[Ben1234]

Thanks.