Arduino microcontrollers have added Python to the range of compatible programming languages. Others can be used, and not just Arduino's own IDE app.

Though Arduino is the most popular microcontroller available, it isn't the only project-friendly board out there. Here are some others you should check out.

There’s one big problem with the Arduino development environment, also known as an IDE: There’s no network hookup to directly share and browse code you’re writing for these little ...