Sometimes, the best Arduino projects are the most ridiculous. Case in point, this motion-detecting squirt gun. The idea is simple: when it detects motion, the spray gun activates.

As many Arduino enthusiasts will tell you, they have a million ideas for projects but haven't completed nearly as many as they want. Here are some of the best Arduino projects we have found.

For those starting out in Arduino, there are tons of resources to get better acquainted with the community and the types of projects you can tinker with.

Basic Arduino Projects Simulated Using Tinkercad Welcome to the Basic Arduino Projects repository! This project contains a collection of beginner-friendly Arduino circuits simulated using Tinkercad ...

One such Arduino variant is the Lightuino, which is specifically designed for those planning on using vast quantities of LEDs in their projects.

Arduino is one of those boards that has become synonymous with hacking and making. Since its introduction in 2005, over 700,000 official Arduino boards have been sold, along with untold millions of… ...

With their cheap price tags, massive I/O provisions, and low power consumption, microcontrollers like the uber-popular Arduino family have diverse use cases, from simple automation projects to ...

GeekDad's very own John Baicthal has joined Matthew Beckler and Adam Wolf (co-founders of Wayne and Layne) to release Make: Lego and Arduino Projects. Just like the other Make: books, it's a high ...