
You are finally ready to begin your project, but you realize you’re missing one vital link: the Arduino socket cable. Maybe you’re building a smart thermostat for your place in Denver, or you’re automating the garage door at your home in Cali. Or, perhaps it’s a last-minute science fair project sitting on the kitchen table…

Author Note: I have been building with Arduino boards for close to eight years, starting with a $20 Uno kit and a lot of burnt fingers. Every project below has been built and tested by hand, not copied from a spec sheet. Arduino projects are the fastest way to turn a $20 board into something…