I love instant results. When you type in first lines of code with inputs and outputs you get results. As a kid I love to program controllers do to basic functions now with IDE I fill young again and imagination is limit.

The best part is the versatility it offers students to develop their own programs to implement on the board and microcontroller Arduino Uno or similar. Multiple projects can be adapted to the skills of each of the levels of secondary education. We have made a greenhouse with an Arduino 1 board, a light sensor, and a motor that operated a fan. From Arduino, we programmed the sensors and actuators. The program allows for pre-compilation to detect syntax errors. Once error-free, the object code obtained from the source is transferred to the Arduino ONE board via USB.

I love the fact I can write code on my computer and test electronics making hardware and software one. This is a great learning tool or for use with projects like getting your christmas Tree lights to move to the music!