Arduino microcontrollers have added Python to the range of compatible programming languages. Others can be used, and not just Arduino's own IDE app.

But what exactly can a Raspberry Pi do that the Arduino can't? Before you start gathering tools for your next creative assignment, it's best to assess which framework better fits your requirements.

University of Cambridge theoretical physicist Damien George has built a tiny microcontroller that is more powerful than Arduino and far simpler than the Raspberry Pi. Just funded on Kickstarter ...