[Matt] over at Make came up with a way to send push alerts to his iPhone whenever his mailbox is opened. The electronics are just a switch mounted to the mailbox connected to an Arduino with an ...

The Arduino is a great way for hobbyists and pros alike to experiment with programmable objects, but it can be confusing for beginners without these tools.

While programming an Arduino is a piece of cake for EEs who have been around the block a few times, there are some groups who would still find it difficult to get started with the IDE. It is touted ...