Admit it: At some point in your life, you've likely imagined how much easier it would be to have a personal robot or array of gadgets at your disposal--that is until you consider the hassle of going to school for an engineering degree. But now, thanks to the Arduino platform, virtually anyone can make their own robots, wearables, and more--no degree required. You can get started with the Complete Arduino Starter Kit & Course Bundle, on sale for only $72 today with code CMSAVE20. Arduino is an open-source prototyping platform that's used to create a wide range of electronics projects. Perfect for first timers, those who purchase this bundle will receive an Arduino hardware kit and access to six courses that'll show you how to use it.

Home robotics is quite popular because of the accessibility and ease-of-use of micro-controllers like Arduino, and the increasing popularity of IoT devices in smart homes has only expanded the hobby even further. With Arduino, you can light your home, control LCD screens, build robots, and more; this Complete Arduino Starter Kit & Course bundle has guides on how to do this and more for $89.99. If you're new to Arduino and programming in general, it's best to start out with levels one through three of Crazy About Arduino: End-to-End Workshop. These guides introduce the basics of Arduino, such as control statements, sketching, and variables. There are plenty of hands-on projects in levels one through three; these include controlling the speed and brightness of LEDs to make animation waves, programming an ultrasonic distance sensor, and creating a buzzer alarm.