With an IC to test inserted into the ZIF socket, the user can have the tester attempt to automatically ID the chip or can manually enter in a part number to lookup.

Developers, electronics engineers, makers and hobbyists looking for an affordable integrated circuit tester may be interested in this automated Arduino IC tester, created using an Arduino Mega ...

The Java program can also read an Arduino program file and convert all the print calls in it to use the library, if you like. As you might expect, this requires some cooperation from your program.

Arduino microcontrollers are popular in DIY and modding circles. But how can you put one to good use? We talk to Ladyada to find out.