A microcontroller is a computer on a single integrated chip that contains a processor, memory, and input/output ports. Common microcontroller families include Intel, Atmel, Microchip, and ARM. Microcontrollers are used in devices like cellphones, toys, appliances, cars, and cameras.
The Arduino is an open-source hardware and software platform for building electronics projects. It consists of a microcontroller board, which can be programmed using the Arduino programming language, which is based on C/C++. The Arduino Uno is a popular Arduino board that uses the ATmega328P microcontroller. Accessories called shields can be added to Arduino boards to expand their functionality.
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