Best arduino projects

Here’s a well-rounded list of the best Arduino projects — ranging from beginner to advanced — so you can pick based on your skills, tools, and interest.

Beginner-Friendly Projects

(Good for learning basics of sensors, LEDs, and programming)

1. LED Blink PatternsLearn digital output & timing
2. Temperature & Humidity Monitor– Using DHT11/DHT22 sensor.
3. Ultrasonic Distance Meter– Using HC-SR04 sensor.
4. Light-Activated Lamp– LDR sensor with relay control.
5. Digital Dice Roller– Push button + 7-segment display.
6. Simple Line-Following Robot– Using IR sensors.
7. Digital Thermometer with LCD Display– LM35 or DS18B20 sensor.

Intermediate Projects

(Involve multiple components, displays, or communication)
8. Bluetooth-Controlled Car – HC-05 module + motor driver.
9. Smart Plant Watering System – Soil moisture sensor + water pump.
10. RFID Door Lock System – MFRC522 RFID module + servo motor.
11. Weather Station – DHT22 + BMP180 + OLED display.
12. Home Automation with Relay & Bluetooth/Wi-Fi – ESP8266/NodeMCU with Arduino.
13. Smart Parking System – Ultrasonic sensor + LED indicators.
14. Automatic Hand Sanitizer Dispenser – IR sensor + servo pump.

Advanced Projects

(Require more coding, IoT skills, and external modules)
15. IoT-Based Energy Monitoring System – Measure & upload data to cloud (Blynk, Thingspeak).
16. Arduino CNC Drawing Machine – Stepper motors + 3D printed frame.
17. Voice-Controlled Home Automation – Arduino + Google Assistant + IFTTT.
18. Gesture-Controlled Robot – Accelerometer or MPU6050 + wireless control.
19. Self-Balancing Robot – Gyroscope + motor control.
20. Arduino Drone/Quadcopter – Brushless motors + flight controller code.
21. Facial Recognition Door Lock – Arduino + ESP32-CAM module.

• Difficulty level
• Required components
• Skills you’ll learn
• Estimated cost

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