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Raspberry Pi and Arduino get mentioned a lot in DIY projects, but they aren't interchangeable. It's important to know which one is better for different tasks.

The Arduino is a better choice for beginners because it is less advanced than the Raspberry Pi. Users can tell the device what to do by coding on the Arduino software when connected to the PC.