On October 12 and 13, 2024 Martyna Skuła attended the Nencki Open Lab workshop on Arduino, an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software, widely used in complex scientific instruments. During the workshop, she gained a deep understanding of Arduino’s integrated development environment (IDE), its programming structure, and key libraries. The hands-on exercises helped her enhance various technical and programming skills, such as C++ programming, circuit design and debugging, and algorithm development for embedded systems. Martyna appreciated the networking opportunity as the event brought together a diverse group of professionals, students, and hobbyists interested in embedded systems and hardware programming. „The workshop not only improved my technical abilities but also provided valuable connections with others in the field,” she said. Arduino-based platforms are frequently used in behavioral studies, and Martyna hopes that the skills and insights she acquired will contribute to more efficient experimentation and automation in the projects she will be involved in.