Published August 13, 2026
Arduino App Lab 0.10 Introduces Agentic Mode: A Paradigm Shift in Hardware Companion Apps
For years, electronics engineers, IoT developers, and DIY makers have faced a familiar hurdle: writing the firmware for an Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi project is often only half the battle. Creating a functional, visually appealing, and responsive companion application or user interface to interact with that hardware is a completely different challenge. Whether you need a simple serial dashboard, a telemetry tracker, or a complex control interface, you typically have to jump between C++ embedded code and frontend web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Build a Smart, 3D-Printed Solar Tracker with the Arduino UNO Q Board
Published August 11, 2026
Renewable energy is no longer just a high-level industrial pursuit; it has become one of the most exciting frontiers for hands-on electronics education, embedded development, and DIY engineering. Understanding how to maximize solar efficiency requires a firm grasp of both mechanical alignment and smart electronic control. To help makers bridge this gap, Julián Caro Linares, Senior Field Technology Evangelist at Qualcomm Europe, has designed an open-source, 3D-printable smart solar panel system. Powered by the innovative Arduino® UNO™ Q board, this project serves as both an exceptional educational tool and a highly functional demonstration of active solar tracking.
