# Website and Forum **URL:** https://forum.arduino.cc/c/community/website-and-forum/40.md [Latest](https://forum.arduino.cc/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.arduino.cc/categories.md) --- ## [Spam topics with examples](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/spam-topics-with-examples/999260)
**Author:** [@PerryBebbington](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/PerryBebbington)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/spam-topics-with-examples/999260 "2025-02-15T13:43:31Z")
As moderators one of the things we see is fairly innocent looking new topics that are really there to hide spam. Sometime these are simple but vague questions without spam, sometimes they have spam hidden in them from th… --- ## [About the Website and Forum category](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/about-the-website-and-forum-category/847480)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/about-the-website-and-forum-category/847480 "2023-01-09T22:29:38Z")
Improvements for the website, documentation, forum software, etc. You can also submit formal bug reports or feature requests to the appropriate issue tracker on GitHub (see links below). --- ## [How to get the best out of this forum](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/how-to-get-the-best-out-of-this-forum/681334)
**Author:** [@PerryBebbington](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/PerryBebbington)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2020, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/how-to-get-the-best-out-of-this-forum/681334 "2020-11-04T09:16:04Z")
Welcome to the Arduino forum! A guide explaining how to get the best out of this forum is available at the link below. Please read it: --- ## [Discourse update notifications](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/discourse-update-notifications/1457903)
**Author:** [@pert](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/pert)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/discourse-update-notifications/1457903 "2026-10-16T10:30:45Z")
What are Discourse Updates? Arduino Forum uses the open source Discourse forum framework. In order for our forum to benefit from important fixes and enhancements, the version of the Discourse software used by Arduino For… --- ## [Officially ban ChatGPT and AI](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/officially-ban-chatgpt-and-ai/1108901)
**Author:** [@alto777](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/alto777)\ **Replies:** 1044\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/officially-ban-chatgpt-and-ai/1108901 "2026-10-15T11:42:09Z")
Mod edit: See also: chatGPT response to "Arduino forum: my code doesn't work" tl;dr: Ban ChatGPT. Other fora have placed a ban on contributions from ChatGPT. I say we should on these as well. A hard ban on simply … --- ## [AI generated caption below images](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/ai-generated-caption-below-images/1457839)
**Author:** [@Wawa](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Wawa)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/ai-generated-caption-below-images/1457839 "2026-10-12T15:08:13Z")
What do you guys think of the AI generated captions below images. I find them totally useless. They don't add any value and are usually totally wrong. --- ## [Website: "docs.arduino...PortManipulation" clear wording](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/website-docs-arduino-portmanipulation-clear-wording/1462955)
**Author:** [@xfpd](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/xfpd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/website-docs-arduino-portmanipulation-clear-wording/1462955 "2026-10-10T13:34:27Z")
Concerning this web page: https://docs.arduino.cc/retired/hacking/software/PortManipulation/ The first example could be written more clear: DDRD = B11111110; // sets Arduino pins 1 to 7 as outputs, pin 0 as input DDRD… --- ## [AI slop site based on forum topics](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/ai-slop-site-based-on-forum-topics/1446141)
**Author:** [@xfpd](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/xfpd)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/ai-slop-site-based-on-forum-topics/1446141 "2026-10-06T18:20:20Z")
Continuing the discussion from Writing code for an analogue tachometer powered by Attiny85: @stuntman225 - You seem to have the exact, same issue as another user @89jvek ... https://dredyson.com/is-writing-code-for-an-… --- ## [Is (major supplier) spamming the Forum for hits?](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/is-major-supplier-spamming-the-forum-for-hits/1461960)
**Author:** [@xfpd](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/xfpd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/is-major-supplier-spamming-the-forum-for-hits/1461960 "2026-10-03T16:14:19Z")
I have read Spam topics with examples But still, the bots are coming faster, and in pairs. One bot sets up an arcain device post with little chance of a responder (like the VQ), but an hour later a cheerleader response … --- ## [Bad link on Arduino\_GigaDisplayTouch web page](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/bad-link-on-arduino-gigadisplaytouch-web-page/1461931)
**Author:** [@KurtE](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/KurtE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/bad-link-on-arduino-gigadisplaytouch-web-page/1461931 "2026-10-03T01:12:28Z")
On this page: Arduino\_GigaDisplayTouch | Arduino Documentation clicking on the api button, brings you to a non-existent page. Arduino: Page Not found | Arduino Documentation --- ## [How can I contact Arduino?](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/how-can-i-contact-arduino/1461885)
**Author:** [@jahr](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/jahr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/how-can-i-contact-arduino/1461885 "2026-10-02T21:37:48Z")
Hello, I cannot enter a support request. I'm still getting this response: Is there any other way to contact Arduino? I have some problem with my order and sending a mail resulted in reply that the mail will be ignor… --- ## [Can't get rid of "New (1)" on homepage](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cant-get-rid-of-new-1-on-homepage/1461805)
**Author:** [@sterretje](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/sterretje)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cant-get-rid-of-new-1-on-homepage/1461805 "2026-10-02T11:20:25Z")
Since a few days; and to make it easier to debug (:rofl:) this does not happen always. The home page of the forum shows Clicking "New (1)" gives I can get rid of "New (1)" in the latter image with \\ but… --- ## [Forum maintenance notification: 2026-09-29T23:00Z - 2026-09-30T07:00Z](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/forum-maintenance-notification-2026-09-29t23-00z-2026-09-30t07-00z/1461333)
**Author:** [@pert](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/pert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/forum-maintenance-notification-2026-09-29t23-00z-2026-09-30t07-00z/1461333 "2026-09-28T23:54:08Z")
Discourse has announced they will be performing scheduled maintenance on the server hosting Arduino Forum during the following period: 2026-09-29 11:00 PM - 2026-09-30 7:00 AM UTC At some point during this maintenance … --- ## [Reasons for closing a thread?](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/reasons-for-closing-a-thread/1460934)
**Author:** [@Terrypin](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Terrypin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/reasons-for-closing-a-thread/1460934 "2026-09-27T09:14:51Z")
Apart from the automatic 6-month closure, what other reasons are there and what is the procedure? --- ## [A preference to extract topic-chaff from the topic-wheat](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/a-preference-to-extract-topic-chaff-from-the-topic-wheat/1460134)
**Author:** [@xfpd](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/xfpd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/a-preference-to-extract-topic-chaff-from-the-topic-wheat/1460134 "2026-09-18T18:43:30Z")
I hope discourse.com creates a preference to extract topic-chaff from the topic-wheat, leaving "my problem is," supporting data, and the solution, with nothing between or after. Even my "solution" has become unnecessary… --- ## [What's going on with all those AI generated comments?](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/whats-going-on-with-all-those-ai-generated-comments/1458995)
**Author:** [@sbarabe](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/sbarabe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/whats-going-on-with-all-those-ai-generated-comments/1458995 "2026-09-09T16:42:09Z")
Continuing the discussion from SBK\_BarDrive – LED bargraph driver and non-blocking animation queue: Ok what's going on with all those AI generated comments with no real opinion or useful information ! What's the point a… --- ## ["Popular link" badges; where did the link go?](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/popular-link-badges-where-did-the-link-go/1458573)
**Author:** [@sterretje](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/sterretje)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/popular-link-badges-where-did-the-link-go/1458573 "2026-09-08T15:14:03Z")
I just got a notification "Earned 'popular link". Following the notification I see the following I'm sure that there used to be a link to the post that contained the link. It's no longer there. I don't care too much… --- ## [Following a notification shows related topics in the topic](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/following-a-notification-shows-related-topics-in-the-topic/1454329)
**Author:** [@sterretje](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/sterretje)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/following-a-notification-shows-related-topics-in-the-topic/1454329 "2026-09-08T07:49:12Z")
I clicked the notification and it took me to the correct topic but the wrong position. Win11, Firefox 153.0.1 --- ## [Redesigned post composer](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/redesigned-post-composer/1455786)
**Author:** [@pert](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/pert)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/redesigned-post-composer/1455786 "2026-09-06T21:06:05Z")
Discourse is redesigning the forum post composer: This feature is currently in a "preview" phase where the change is only applied on an "opt-in" basis. However, once it is considered to be in a stable state, Discourse… --- ## [NanoEvery document page has dead link](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/nanoevery-document-page-has-dead-link/1458423)
**Author:** [@xfpd](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/xfpd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/nanoevery-document-page-has-dead-link/1458423 "2026-09-06T02:34:37Z")
On this page: https://docs.arduino.cc/hardware/nano-every/ Below the "I2C" heading is the word "DOCUMENT" (bold, all caps) The link under "DOCUMENT" shows this: https://docs.arduino.cc/hardware/nano-every/learn/communi… --- ## [Links in spammer account profiles](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/links-in-spammer-account-profiles/1458399)
**Author:** [@xfpd](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/xfpd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/links-in-spammer-account-profiles/1458399 "2026-09-05T04:18:04Z")
These bots still have the URL in (typedef third person plural) its' profiles. Oh, hey! New topic (not intentional), but since I'm here... here is how I like to look at questionable links... It screen-shots the home p… --- ## [Avatar duplicate](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/avatar-duplicate/1458391)
**Author:** [@noiasca](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/noiasca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/avatar-duplicate/1458391 "2026-09-04T20:56:10Z")
another new user got the same default avatar like myself: can an admin please update that users avatar in a way to make it different to mine? --- ## [Arduino:Education page needs \ blocks](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-education-page-needs-code-blocks/1457496)
**Author:** [@xfpd](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/xfpd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-education-page-needs-code-blocks/1457496 "2026-08-28T13:13:25Z")
For website content editors: this page needs \ blocks Also, some bad code. See the first Uno sketch. --- ## [Has anyone else had problems receiving a replacement order?](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/has-anyone-else-had-problems-receiving-a-replacement-order/1457302)
**Author:** [@tcodd](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/tcodd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/has-anyone-else-had-problems-receiving-a-replacement-order/1457302 "2026-08-26T20:41:02Z")
I placed an order on 6 August, and it was supposed to arrive on 10 August, but it never arrived. I contacted customer support and was told on 16 August that a replacement would be sent out. However, I haven’t received an… --- ## [More forum changes?](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/more-forum-changes/1457305)
**Author:** [@camsysca](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/camsysca)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/more-forum-changes/1457305 "2026-08-26T17:32:00Z")
Today, a newly opened topic reply has a new "Topic" dropdown at the top of the reply, with only one entry, "Reply as linked Topic". As well, this message box I'm typing a new topic within has a similar dropdown, but it'… --- ## [Arduino Forum history](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-forum-history/1453039)
**Author:** [@costycnc](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/costycnc)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:46am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-forum-history/1453039 "2026-08-26T05:46:27Z")
Out of curiosity, I changed the topic number in the URL to 10 and found one of the very first posts on the Arduino forum from feb 2010! Here is the link: https://forum.arduino.cc/t/shameless-suggestion/10. It was reall… --- ## [Is markdown composer still default?](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/is-markdown-composer-still-default/1455759)
**Author:** [@sterretje](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/sterretje)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/is-markdown-composer-still-default/1455759 "2026-08-14T07:06:14Z")
Curious if this is still the case? There might have been a post / topic about it but I could not find it. Reason for asking is that I have noticed a number of posts with backslashes in the code; e.g. \\\[x\\\]. --- ## [Me too button in opening post](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/me-too-button-in-opening-post/1455736)
**Author:** [@sterretje](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/sterretje)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/me-too-button-in-opening-post/1455736 "2026-08-13T09:32:50Z")
I noticed something new this morning, a "Me too" button. From INMP441 on ESP32, Mic outputs values with respond to voice, but only 1s and 0s According to Solved improvements: Allowing members to indicate they're exp… --- ## [How do I reset my password?](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/how-do-i-reset-my-password/1455322)
**Author:** [@oldcurmudgeon](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/oldcurmudgeon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/how-do-i-reset-my-password/1455322 "2026-08-10T19:40:01Z")
I recently tried to sign on from a new system and found I forgot my password. No problem I thought, I'll just reset it. Went to the login screen and selected reset password. Entered my email address and got a "check your… --- ## [Not able to view code snippets in built-in examples](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/not-able-to-view-code-snippets-in-built-in-examples/1455055)
**Author:** [@markba633csi](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/markba633csi)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/not-able-to-view-code-snippets-in-built-in-examples/1455055 "2026-08-10T07:08:16Z")
None of them are visible- only some wispy horizontal lines- why?- apparently many others have or had this issue also going back several years [Next page](https://forum.arduino.cc/c/community/website-and-forum/40.md?page=1)