The open-source movement has catalyzed a revolution in hardware tinkering, with Raspberry Pi and Arduino combining with Linux for DIY automation projects.
Raspberry Pi, a credit card-sized computer, runs full Linux OSes like Raspberry Pi OS and Ubuntu, offering Python, C/C++, and shell scripting environments for diverse tasks.
Arduino, a microcontroller, excels at real-time control of electronic components, lightweight operations, and precise tasks like reading sensors or driving motors.
To set up a DIY Linux development environment, users can start by downloading Raspberry Pi Imager from raspberrypi.com.