As others have commented, Arduino IDE is really great in it has proven working examples of Arduino programs for all kinds of sensors and add on boards.
I like the Arduino nano myself if you have some hardware capabilities on hand like breadboards and LEDs.
Arduino Uno has headers that allow breadboard jumpers to be directly inserted.
There are alot of different Arduino models and sensors available, or if you are really wanting to dive in, Arduino project and sensor kits are available.
As others have commented, Arduino IDE is really great in it has proven working examples of Arduino programs for all kinds of sensors and add on boards.
I like the Arduino nano myself if you have some hardware capabilities on hand like breadboards and LEDs.
Arduino Uno has headers that allow breadboard jumpers to be directly inserted.
There are alot of different Arduino models and sensors available, or if you are really wanting to dive in, Arduino project and sensor kits are available.
