How Arduino Forged a Path for Open Hardware - Featuring David Cuartielles, Co-Founder, Arduino

Join us for an insightful conversation with David Cuartielles, Co-Founder of Arduino and Head of the Interaction Design master's program at Malmö University. In this episode of Behind the Tech, David shares his fascinating journey from programming on a Commodore 64 at age nine to creating one of the most influential open hardware platforms in history.

Learn how Arduino evolved from a teaching tool to a global phenomenon, and discover David's unique perspective on the three waves of the maker movement. David discusses his early days as a young maker in Spain, his transition to Sweden, and how his passion for teaching led to Arduino's creation.

Key highlights:
- The origins of Arduino as an educational tool for design students
- How Arduino grew from 15 students to worldwide adoption
- The evolution of Arduino's professional line, now featuring over 60 boards
- David's current work on green PCBs and sustainable electronics
- His insights on open hardware licensing and development
- The future of Arduino in robotics and drone technology

Whether you're a maker, educator, or technology enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable lessons on innovation, teaching, and building open-source communities.

[mikehibbett]

His work was so important, so glad he shared it with everyone