Although Arduino's programming language is based on C++, you won't be able to use all of its commands. But, you can still use objects in Arduino's IDE, which are a fundamental aspect of C++.

Note: This appears to have changed from the 1.60 to the 1.6.5 version of the Arduino IDE. If you are working with an older version and sticking with the Arduino IDE you should upgrade to the latest.

ArduSat is an Arduino-powered satellite being funded through kickstarter to foster open satellite access and the collection of data from sensors in space. It will be able to run code for up to a ...