If you want to move beyond the Arduino platform, projects like the tinyDriver are the way to go. The Hackaday Prize2016 is Sponsored by: ...

The Arduino is a cheap electronics board that allows you to make your own electronics without a ton of coding experience. We love the Arduino, but like any electronics project, coming up with ...

Don't worry, the coding is simple enough to understand even without prior experience. An Arduino is a much better choice than a Raspberry Pi for tasks that require real-time input and responses.