# News **URL:** https://forum.arduino.cc/c/forum-2005-2010-read-only/general/news/97.md [Latest](https://forum.arduino.cc/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.arduino.cc/categories.md) --- ## [About the News category](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/about-the-news-category/847537)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/about-the-news-category/847537 "2021-04-12T12:19:30Z")
Read about the latest happenings to Arduino --- ## [FORUM MIGRATION SCHEDULED JAN 24th](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/forum-migration-scheduled-jan-24th/7075)
**Author:** [@DojoDave](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/DojoDave)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2011, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/forum-migration-scheduled-jan-24th/7075 "2011-01-24T08:19:50Z")
PLEASE CHECK THIS BLOG POST: Forum Migration Scheduled for Jan 24th | Arduino Blog Twitt it, Facebook it, shout out loud we're making it --- ## [Looking for the best: III Arduino Contest (2010)](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/looking-for-the-best-iii-arduino-contest-2010/7074)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/looking-for-the-best-iii-arduino-contest-2010/7074 "2011-01-23T14:07:43Z")
Hi all, I introduce you the III Arduino contest by Libelium You can win 300? in Libelium points to spend on whatever you want: equip your lab, get the modules you need, make a gift... All the info & rules here http… --- ## [Arduino PID Library](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-pid-library/7073)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-pid-library/7073 "2011-01-23T10:31:11Z")
Sadly, this is my first post on this forum, and as such, I am not allowed to post http links. I'll remove the base tags and leave the Playgound strings. hopefully you can can find your way there. Sorry for the inconvenie… --- ## [DuinOS: small and simple rtos](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/duinos-small-and-simple-rtos/7072)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2011, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/duinos-small-and-simple-rtos/7072 "2011-01-23T00:17:35Z")
We have developed an alpha version of a small preemptive full open source rtos for Arduino, based on open source software, but with a new very simple syntax. We hope it will be available for download next week. It has … --- ## [\* MP3 Shield \* - Rogue Robotics rMP3](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/mp3-shield-rogue-robotics-rmp3/7071)
**Author:** [@bhagman](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/bhagman)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2011, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/mp3-shield-rogue-robotics-rmp3/7071 "2011-01-22T03:01:12Z")
We're proud to announce our rMP3 Playback Module - An MP3 Shield. Rogue Robotics rMP3 Playback Module Here are some specs: Arduino board compatible Supports MMC/SD/SDHC FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 compatible - 8MB -\> 32… --- ## [How to pronounce "Arduino" ?](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/how-to-pronounce-arduino/7070)
**Author:** [@peterpan428](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/peterpan428)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/how-to-pronounce-arduino/7070 "2011-01-18T06:11:18Z")
I'm a new "Arduinian" . I have some question need to know How to pronounce the word "Arduino" ? What is "Arduino" meaning ? What does the name "Arduino" from ? Thanks for all answer. --- ## [Comparison of Arduino Starter kits](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/comparison-of-arduino-starter-kits/7069)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2011, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/comparison-of-arduino-starter-kits/7069 "2011-01-12T14:10:01Z")
I wrote up an article on Arduino Started kits, specifically the ones offered by Adafruit Industries and SparkFun Electronics. I'm interested in a bit of feedback, and if you find anyone who asking this question, point th… --- ## [Arduino & Maxstream Xbee Zigbee](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-maxstream-xbee-zigbee/7068)
**Author:** [@tof](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/tof)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-maxstream-xbee-zigbee/7068 "2011-01-10T13:41:17Z")
Here is a documentation of my progress with an interface circuit between an Arduino Board and an Xbee zigbee module: http://mrtof.danslchamp.org/AXIC Tom --- ## [A Beginner's Guide to making an Arduino Shield PCB](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/a-beginners-guide-to-making-an-arduino-shield-pcb/7067)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2011, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/a-beginners-guide-to-making-an-arduino-shield-pcb/7067 "2011-01-05T15:46:34Z")
Hi folks, I've spent a little time putting together a tutorial for producing an Arduino Shield PCB from start to finish. I'm hoping it'll be a useful resource for people wanting to extend their Arduino's The tutorial c… --- ## [Single-page Arduino Cheat Sheet](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/single-page-arduino-cheat-sheet/7066)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/single-page-arduino-cheat-sheet/7066 "2011-01-01T11:14:26Z")
Hey All, I've just made a single-page arduino cheat sheet! I've managed to cram in every function and syntax listed in the extended reference on one page, as well as some specs on common chips and pinouts. PDF and edit… --- ## [Messenger library](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/messenger-library/7065)
**Author:** [@tof](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/tof)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2011, 3:48am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/messenger-library/7065 "2011-01-01T03:48:03Z")
Messenger is a new library for Arduino. It is a "toolkit" that facilitates the processing of ASCII messages. Messenger processes characters until it receives a carriage return (CR). It then considers the message complete… --- ## [TellyMate Shield - TV output for Arduino](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/tellymate-shield-tv-output-for-arduino/7064)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2010, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/tellymate-shield-tv-output-for-arduino/7064 "2010-12-23T06:16:45Z")
Take a look on what these guys are doing... http://www.batsocks.co.uk/products/Other/TellyMate%20Shield.htm Schematics, source code, precompiled hex files and examples available. --- ## [Low-cost graphic Nokia 3310 LCD shield & Joystick](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/low-cost-graphic-nokia-3310-lcd-shield-joystick/7063)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2010, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/low-cost-graphic-nokia-3310-lcd-shield-joystick/7063 "2010-12-16T16:48:46Z")
We have developed a new shield based on the popular Nokia 3310 graphic LCD. Nokia 3310 LCD is low-cost, monochrome LCD with 84x48 display. It also has a 5-direction joystick and 4 blue backlight LED. Schematic, library &… --- ## [Centipede Shield Now Available](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/centipede-shield-now-available/7062)
**Author:** [@macegr](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/macegr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2010, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/centipede-shield-now-available/7062 "2010-12-06T12:24:49Z")
Store link: Centipede Shield V2 - Macetech Electronics Store Finally, we have these in production! Took a lot longer than expected, due to some other urgent projects with Tangible Interaction, and Maker Faire. Anyway … --- ## [New book and projects kit: An Arduino Workshop](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-book-and-projects-kit-an-arduino-workshop/7061)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2010, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-book-and-projects-kit-an-arduino-workshop/7061 "2010-12-04T17:57:18Z")
An Arduino Workshop\[/b\] Are you puzzled about the Arduino but finding it difficult to get all the pieces in one place? The Arduino, designed for the novice, has become so popular that there is now an embarrassment o… --- ## [Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard USB Drivers](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/mac-os-x-10-6-snow-leopard-usb-drivers/7060)
**Author:** [@jcarruthers](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/jcarruthers)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/mac-os-x-10-6-snow-leopard-usb-drivers/7060 "2010-12-02T13:47:58Z")
Just to let you all know there are new drivers for Snow Leopard: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP/MacOSX/UniBin/FTDIUSBSerialDriver\_v2\_2\_14.dmg James --- ## [RGB LED Shield kit now available](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/rgb-led-shield-kit-now-available/7059)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/rgb-led-shield-kit-now-available/7059 "2010-11-30T09:05:57Z")
I've been working with Seeed Studio for the last few months to prototype an Arduino-compatible shield that highlights the TLC5490 driver chips and used three of them to drive a 4x4 RGB LED matrix. This was based on a cir… --- ## [The Complete Beginners Guide to the Arduino](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/the-complete-beginners-guide-to-the-arduino/7058)
**Author:** [@zooto68](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/zooto68)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2010, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/the-complete-beginners-guide-to-the-arduino/7058 "2010-11-25T20:39:34Z")
I have decided to make my Complete Beginners Guide to the Arduino book available as a free download:- http://earthshinedesign.co.uk/ASKManual/ This book is a work in progress. More projects will be added to it over tim… --- ## [SerialIP library - network access without shields](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/serialip-library-network-access-without-shields/7057)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 6:34am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/serialip-library-network-access-without-shields/7057 "2010-11-15T06:34:50Z")
Hi everyone, Thanks to some help from people on this forum I have fixed the last couple of issues and am now able to release the first version of the SerialIP library. It's an Arduino-specific wrapper around the uIP li… --- ## [Seeeduino Next Generation - Stalker](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/seeeduino-next-generation-stalker/7056)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/seeeduino-next-generation-stalker/7056 "2010-11-08T20:16:10Z")
Seeeduino Stalker is an extensive Wireless Sensor Network node, with native data logging features and considered modular structure. It could be conveniently used as sensor hub or integrated data collector for monitoring,… --- ## [Amarino - Android meets Arduino](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/amarino-android-meets-arduino/7055)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2010, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/amarino-android-meets-arduino/7055 "2010-11-03T10:06:09Z")
Many of you are already aware of Amarino, a toolkit which eases the communication between an Android powered phone and an Arduino via Bluetooth. Amarino 2.0 has just been released with many new features and most importa… --- ## [arduino wi-fi shield](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-wi-fi-shield/7054)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-wi-fi-shield/7054 "2010-10-20T16:30:04Z")
It is great that the "first" arduino wifi shield is out. I pass along this info hoping that more arduino dudes contribute to the development of this cool gadget. wifi shield website: www.asynclabs.com (interesting demo… --- ## [Premier-Farnell to offer own version of Arduino](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/premier-farnell-to-offer-own-version-of-arduino/7053)
**Author:** [@westfw](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/westfw)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/premier-farnell-to-offer-own-version-of-arduino/7053 "2010-10-16T20:51:12Z")
Interesting: Arduino boards are available from a number of outlets including group of Premier-Farnell Companies, namely, Farnell, Newark, Premier-Electronics for the MultiComp versions. Premier-Farnell took a conscious… --- ## [Processing Front-End for the PID Library](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/processing-front-end-for-the-pid-library/7052)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2010, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/processing-front-end-for-the-pid-library/7052 "2010-10-09T10:38:52Z")
I've just posted a new bit of code to the Arduino PID Library page (Arduino Playground - PIDLibrary) It's a processing user-interface designed to connect with the PID Library. I originally wrote it as a way to quickly a… --- ## [Arduino File upload @ www.hcor3.nl](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-file-upload-www-hcor3-nl/7051)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2010, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-file-upload-www-hcor3-nl/7051 "2010-07-29T01:00:15Z")
i just wanted to tell every body that I finished my Arduino file upload website. You can store you arduino projects there (you'll have to register first which is free) I hope i can help people with there sharing proble… --- ## [Interface arduino with C#](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/interface-arduino-with-c/7050)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/interface-arduino-with-c/7050 "2010-07-02T13:00:28Z")
Hi, I'm using C# to send values to my arduino such as 12 and 24 to my arduino. I've got the coding were my arduino reads 12 if i send \<12\> from C# and when i send \* an infinte for loop is activated. Now I got the infinit… --- ## [Announcing beta release of Rhyduino software.](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/announcing-beta-release-of-rhyduino-software/7049)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2010, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/announcing-beta-release-of-rhyduino-software/7049 "2010-06-23T18:55:42Z")
Hello everyone - I've been working on a library that allows simple bidirectional communication between a PC and an Arduino Duemilanove. I hope some of you check it out. I would love to get some feedback. Below is my (ov… --- ## [Sprout Board - Open Source Server Room Monitoring](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/sprout-board-open-source-server-room-monitoring/7048)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/sprout-board-open-source-server-room-monitoring/7048 "2010-06-14T21:17:58Z")
I stumbled upon this cool project from a site I have visited for a couple years now? Basically a arduino plugged into a giant shield and Ethernet shield as well. Sounds like a good idea and I know other environmental mon… --- ## [Become an Arduino expert for Homesense Project](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/become-an-arduino-expert-for-homesense-project/7047)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2010, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/become-an-arduino-expert-for-homesense-project/7047 "2010-06-14T19:52:53Z")
We thought this would be of interest to people here! Tinker London has recently launched the 'Homesense' open research project across Europe, which looks at how people build their own DIY 'smart homes'.We're looking for… [Next page](https://forum.arduino.cc/c/forum-2005-2010-read-only/general/news/97.md?page=1)