Learn HYDRUINO with Real Code Examples

Hydruino integrates Arduino coding with physical hydraulic/mechatronic projects.

Learners can program sensors, motors, pumps, and valves to control fluidic systems.

Focuses on hands-on STEM learning combining electronics, hydraulics, and coding.

Provides a modular setup for building robotic and automation experiments.

Encourages problem-solving, computational thinking, and real-world engineering skills.

Pre-built hydraulic/mechanical modules

Arduino code templates for beginners

Libraries for actuator and sensor control

Real-time control of motors and valves

Expandable hardware for advanced projects

Sensors - devices measuring physical properties

Actuators - motors, pumps, valves controlled by code

Microcontroller - Arduino-compatible brain of the system

Control logic - code that decides how actuators respond

Feedback loops - reading sensors to adjust actions automatically

Arduino microcontroller sketch (code file)

Hydraulic/mechanical assembly plan

Sensor and actuator wiring diagram

Optional GUI or visual programming interface

Documentation for experiment or project workflow

Assemble hydraulic and robotic modules

Connect sensors and actuators to the microcontroller

Write code in Arduino IDE or visual editor

Upload code to the board and test responses

Iteratively adjust hardware and code for desired behavior

Beginner: control single motor or pump

Intermediate: integrate multiple sensors and actuators

Advanced: build complex hydraulic robotic arms

Expert: automate sequences with feedback loops

Architect: design STEM curriculum or workshops using Hydruino

Hydruino vs Arduino -> Hydruino: educational hydraulic integration; Arduino: general-purpose microcontroller

Hydruino vs TinkerCad Circuits -> Hydruino: hands-on hydraulic control; TinkerCad: virtual simulation

Hydruino vs LEGO Mindstorms -> Hydruino: fluidic/mechanical systems; LEGO: primarily motor-driven robotics

Hydruino vs Raspberry Pi -> Hydruino: microcontroller + hydraulics; Raspberry Pi: full computer, software focus

Hydruino vs traditional lab hydraulics -> Hydruino: programmable and modular for education; lab: industrial-scale setups

2018 - Initial concept and prototype for STEM education

2019 - Arduino integration with basic hydraulic modules

2020 - Expanded sensor and actuator library

2022 - Visual programming support added

2025 - Current version with modular STEM kits and community resources

Actuator - device that performs a physical action (motor, pump, valve)

Sensor - device that measures physical quantity (pressure, flow, distance)

Microcontroller - small programmable circuit board (Arduino)

Hydraulic module - system using fluid to perform mechanical tasks

Feedback loop - using sensor data to control actuators automatically