At about $30, the Arduino isn't an expensive device, but if you want to make your own, simpler version, electronics blog Hardware Startup shows off how to build an Arduino clone for less than $5.

Microduino: An Arduino clone nearly as small as a quarter, for $20 Arduino Uno capabilities divided into two small boards for extreme portability.

His AAduino project turns the already miniscule Tiny328 Arduino clone into an even smaller computing device that's about as big as an AA battery.

The Arduino hardware clones keep rolling in. This weeks entry into the modern dev board’s roster is the StickDuino. The board is designed to be fully hardware compatible and plugs directly in… ...

Original vs. clone Although some users feel that Arduino clone kits are of a diminished quality, both the clone kits and the Arduino brand kits use off-the-shelf components.

Arduino kit considerations Although some users feel that Arduino clone kits are of diminished quality, both the clone kits and the Arduino brand kits use off-the-shelf components.

One might think the last thing the world needs is for The Great Old Ones to rise from their near-death sleep deep in the Pacific ocean, and begin again their reign over Earth. Actually, the last t… ...

Arduino kit considerations Although some users feel that Arduino clone kits are of diminished quality, both the clone kits and the Arduino brand kits use off-the-shelf components.

This Arduino-compatible board fits neatly into a AA battery slot. Kanflo opted for this form factor to create a self-contained radio node that supplies its own power.

Original vs. clone Although some users feel that Arduino clone kits are of a diminished quality, both the clone kits and the Arduino brand kits use off-the-shelf components.