This document provides an overview and getting started guide for Pinoccio, an open source software and hardware prototyping system based on Arduino and mesh networking. It describes Pinoccio's architecture which uses Node.js services, an easy UI, WiFi backpack, SD card, and Arduino components. It outlines including the necessary Pinoccio libraries, selecting the Scout board in the Arduino IDE, and debugging sketches using serial monitor or remote HQ debugging. The document also provides examples of a basic LED blinking sketch, using mesh networking and LWM messaging between nodes, and discusses some initial experiences with Pinoccio.