Arduino-based tablet within reach

Interfacing Arduino to the physical world is one thing, interfacing it to a user is quite another. While LEDs, alphanumeric displays and buzzers can provide a basic human interface, tablets and smartphones have accustomed us full-color touch screens with fancy graphics and high-quality sound effects. The CleO smart TFT display shield promises to bring this to the Arduino platform.

The creators of the Intoino maker kit want to democratize electronics and the Internet of Things. They've developed a range of DIY kits which make it easy for anyone to start building electronics projects. Pre-orders have started at the Indiegogo crowdfunding site. The Intoino maker kit consists of an application library, an Arduino and a bunch of sensors. You can pick a project from the library and upload it to the Arduino. A manual explains how to hook up the sensors. There a projects such a...

Egyptian startup Integreight offers a single Arduino shield to replace many add-on boards. 1Sheeld pairs the Arduino to a smartphone to tap its sensor and I/O capabilities. 1Sheeld adds a host of functionalities to your Arduino without having to buy as many shields. Once the board is connected to the Arduino it enables communication with a smartphone over Bluetooth. A mobile app enables the Arduino to use the hardware capabilities of the phone. With a single add-on board the Arduino has access...