I'm so fucking tired, you guys.

Of course they have!

Isn't there like a ton of Arduino clones that wouldn't be owned by Qualcomm?

I'm a total novice with electronics but I remember buying an Arduino yonks ago and leaving it to gather dust. I want to tinker with and build some fun little devices with blinkenlights, what's a good way to start? Just to clarify, I'm pretty sure I don't have that Arduino any more after a few house moves!