Community Rules

Please read and follow these guidelines to keep Arduino Forum a helpful and welcoming community for everyone.

1

Be Respectful

Treat all community members with respect. Personal attacks, harassment, and hate speech are strictly prohibited. We are all here to learn and help each other.

2

Stay On Topic

Keep discussions related to Arduino, electronics, and maker projects. Use the appropriate categories for your posts to help others find relevant content.

3

No Spam or Self-Promotion

Do not post spam, excessive self-promotion, or irrelevant commercial content. Sharing your projects is welcome, but avoid posting solely for promotional purposes.

4

Search Before Asking

Before posting a question, please search the forum to see if it has already been answered. Duplicate questions clutter the forum and make it harder to find information.

5

Provide Context

When asking for help, provide as much context as possible: your Arduino model, code, error messages, wiring diagrams, and what you have already tried. This helps others help you faster.

6

Mark Solutions

If a reply solves your problem, please mark it as the solution. This helps others with the same issue find the answer quickly.

7

Share Your Knowledge

If you know the answer to someone's question, share it! The more we share, the stronger our community becomes. Provide clear, accurate, and helpful responses.

8

No Plagiarism

Always credit original sources when sharing code, designs, or documentation. Do not claim others' work as your own.

9

Safe Content Only

Do not share content that could be dangerous or harmful. This includes projects that could injure others or violate laws and regulations.

10

Moderator Decisions Are Final

Our moderators work hard to keep this community a great place. If a moderator makes a decision, please respect it. You can appeal by contacting us privately.

Violation of these rules may result in your post being removed or your account being suspended. If you see a rule violation, please report it to our moderation team.

These rules may be updated from time to time. Thank you for being part of the Arduino Forum community!