The Windows Remote Arduino, on the other hand, adds Arduino instructions to Universal Windows Applications. In other words, the Windows 10 apps that can run on any device form factor.

Microsoft has strengthened its ties with the maker community. The Arduino organisation has certified the Windows 10 operating system for running on its development platform. There are also Windows ...

So I've had 16' of RGB LED's attached to an arduino attached to my PC. Just for 5V power and the occasional "control" by uploading a new sketch. But then I saw this and am intrigued as it will ...

Two new open source libraries, Windows Remote Arduino and Windows Virtual Shields, are available for the makers Microsoft’s marketers covet.

With Windows Remote Arduino we're enabling developers to extend their Universal Windows Application with Arduino commands that execute on a wirelessly-connected Arduino device.

The Windows 10 IoT Core Insider developer preview works with the Raspberry Pi 2, MinnowBoard Max, and Intel Galileo. It’ll also interface with other Arduino boards through a Windows Remote and ...

Microsoft has also this week made available Windows Remote Arduino and Windows Virtual Shields for the Arduino platform, both of which have been released as open source libraries.

Microsoft adds the Qualcomm Snapdragon-based DragonBoard 410c from Arrow Electronics to the list of supported devices while bulking up its Arduino-based capabilities.

Microsoft continues its strategy to offer Windows 10 across all platforms with a specialized edition for use with microcontrollers like the Raspberry Pi.

And yes, you can buy remote outlets with separate controls, but this one lets you use a control you already have. Plus, it's an excellent learning project if you're just getting started with Arduino.