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.

Here's a closer look at the programming behind my animatronic mouth. Using Arduino, Python, and a few open-source libraries, I take a typed sentence and convert it into an animation sequence. # ...