Inexpensive: In comparison to other microcontroller systems, Arduino boards are comparatively affordable. The Arduino module's cheapest version can be assembled by hand, and even pre-made Arduino modules cost less than $50. This is a factor that we prioritized because we did not want Cardio-Synch to be costly and promote current economic issues in society such as classism.

Cross-platform: The Arduino Software (IDE) is available for Windows, Macintosh OSX, and Linux. The majority of microcontroller systems are only compatible with Windows. Therefore, using Arduino expanded our options in terms of development.

Distinct and straightforward programming: The Arduino Software (IDE) is simple to use for beginners, but it's also flexible enough for advanced users. This has opened up our options for execution, as we could either learn to develop the tools ourselves or hire someone to do so.

Open-source expandable software: For experienced programmers, the Arduino software is available as open source tools to extend. C++ libraries can be used by individuals who want to learn more about the language, and those who want to learn more about the technical details can transition from Arduino to the AVR C programming language. Similarly, you can also embed AVR-C code directly in your Arduino programs if desired.

Open-source expandable hardware: The Arduino board blueprints are released under a Creative Commons license, allowing expert circuit designers to modify and enhance the module. Even inexperienced users can build the breadboard version of the module to learn how it works and save money.

Applicability in Healthcare: Last but not least, the various applications that the Arduino has in healthcare related projects, made it much more suitable for Cardio-Sync. Upon further research, it has also become evident that there are various other bio-sensors that the Arduino can use such as a glucose monitor. Therefore, we hope that by using Arduino Cardio Sync can expand to treat numerous other diseases such as diabetes.