Let us be the first to say: Not a hack! Nonetheless this is an interesting read about how the Arduino movement has made hobby microcontroller boards attractive for industrial applications.

Using the Arduino microcontroller, we will explore some of the essential and useful electronic sensors (light, sound, motion, sonar, infrared, angle bending), powerful actuators (relays, motors, ...

Effects pedals: for some an object of overwhelming addiction, but for many, an opportunity to hack. Anyone who plays guitar (or buys presents for someone who does) knows of the infinite choice of ...

The Pico, just like the Arduino boards, is a microcontroller ... For the Pico, there are two main programming languages supported: MicroPython and C/C++, with the former being easier to learn ...

and Id actually recommend doing so if thats the first time youve used a microcontroller. Despite sounding rather basic, the sample programs built into the Arduino IDE can help you with the board.