title: Lighting Control with the Arduino
body: <p>I'd like to start out with the Arduino to make something that will (preferably) dim my room lights and turn on some recessed lighting for my computer when a button or switch is activated.  </p>
  
  <p>First of all, is this even possible with the Arduino?</p>
  
  <p>Secondly, how would I switch on and off real lights with it?  Some sort of relay, maybe?</p>
  
  <p>Does anyone know of a good tutorial or something where at least parts of this are covered?  I'll have no problems with the programming, just don't know where to start with hardware.</p>