Arduino is a company that’s best known for making small, programmable microcontroller boards. But the new Arduino Pro Portenta X8 is a full-fledged, Linux-friendly computer with a compact design.

The Raspberry Pi is a small, single board computer that can run Linux-based software. But what if you want a board that can do both of those things? That’s where the UDOO comes in.

Microsoft intended this library to be useful for anyone, and has examples available for things like computer vision, audio keyword recognition, and a small handful of other implementations.

The Galileo can be programmed with the standard Arduino IDE, but from the getting started guide, it looks like this board is running Yocto, a stripped down Linux for embedded environments.

People write programs on a regular computer and transfer them to the Arduino device. Running Linux on them opens Arduino up to a much broader range of software possibilities and programming options.

The Udoo mini PC has four times the power of a Raspberry Pi with all the functions of an Arduino Due microcontroller.

The Arduino Yún solves that partially since it's a combination of Arduino and Linux with built-in Wi-Fi. The Arduino Yún is packed with a bunch of improvements over other Arduino devices.

With Arduino, the software is completely free, it's a simple download, it works perfectly on Win/Mac/Linux, and it's actually easier to use.

If you’re not sure what Linux is, I’ll give you the 25-word explanation: Linux is software that runs a computer, like Windows does, only safer.

How do Arduino and Raspberry Pi compare? We break down both sides of the DIY story and provide examples of why each may be best for your particular project.

Conclusion: Unleash Your Inner Tinkerer Linux, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino form a powerful trifecta that unlocks endless possibilities for hobbyists and professionals alike. From building a ...

Much like Raspberry Pi, Arduino offers a multi-purpose collection of boards and accessories that can both teaching programming fundamentals and do neat things.