Arduino, popular among makers for its inexpensive but capable microcontroller boards and a vast array of sensors and other components, is making introducing people to its world even easier. The company recently announced its Arduino Plug and Make Kit, which includes everything you need to make seven different starter projects.
One of the biggest struggles many folks have getting started in Arduino and other hobbyist electronics is soldering. Many lack this skill and are hesitant to attempt learning it. Companies trying to make the hobby more accessible, like Adafruit, SparkFun, and Seeed Studio, have each developed their own quick connectors to reduce the need for soldering.
