Running the Arduino Software
Since our software has been installed, it is our time to check whether the setup is correct and that our Arduino is working well. To do this, we will use the “Blink” sample application
Once the Arduino application has been installed on your device, open the software for the associated Arduino. Then follow these steps:
- Connect your Arduino board to your computer using some connecting cable.
- The software icon will appear at the location where you have installed the Arduino application. Double-click it to open the interface.
- Follow the order File > Examples > Basics > Blink
- When you open the application, the screen will show the code written for your Arduino. Now you have to get this code on the Arduino
- To upload code on Arduino select Tools-> Board and then choose the required Arduino model like Arduino Uno.
- After this, you need to specify the serial port from which the board will take data. Go to Tools-> Serial Port and then select the port. Windows users can select port COM3 or similar, and Mac or Linux users can select /dev/tty.usbmodem.
- Carefully look at the left portion of the screen and you will see the Upload button, click on it.
- After a brief period you will observe receiving(RX) and transmitting(RX) LEDs on the Arduino illuminating with a “Done uploading” message on the screen.
- If this doesn’t appear, there must be some error so follow the steps carefully again.
Getting Started With Arduino
Arduino is an important device used in electronics engineering for creating mini-projects or for integrating large projects. Arduino itself consists of various components that can be programmed according to the project requirements using some assembly languages like C/C++.
Arduino is the first choice of many professionals due to the ease with which it can be programmed and how it allows interactive features for user experience. Arduino is programmed to include both hardware and software components which account for its use in different fields like designing, sensing, and testing.
Since Arduino is an open-source platform, it is used globally by users all across the globe. Let us study what is an Arduino, what functionalities it has and how can we use it in daily life.
Table of Content
- What is Arduino?
- Arduino Hardware
- Basic Operation
- Circuit Basics
- Electronic Signals
- Arduino API
- Libraries
- Why choose Arduino?
- Structure of Arduino
- Components of Arduino