Tools
Here is a list of options that appear in the drop-down menu when the tools menu is opened:
Let’s discuss each option in detail.
- Auto Format: This button is used to handle the formatting of code. When you click this button, it will automatically manage the spacing and indentation of the written code.
- Archive Sketch: This button is used to store the copy of the current code by archiving it in the .zip format. The directory where the file is the one of the sketch.
- Fix Encoding and Reload: This is a complex button used to handle the inconsistencies in the data between the operating system char maps and editor char map encoding.
- Manage Libraries: The libraries used for arduino update with time and we need to update the libraries in our arduino as well. This button is used for updating this list and installing new libraries as well.
- Serial Monitor: The serial monitor helps to transfer data from connected board to computer using port,
- Serial Plotter: This is pre installed in the IDE and is used for displaying the serial data. This is generally represented in a plot.
- WiFi101/WiFiNINA Firmware Updater: It is used to check the Wi-Fi Firmware of the connected board and make the necessary updates for communication.
- Board: This button is used for selecting the board that matches the board connected to the computer. There will be a list of options to choose from.
- Processor: Depending on the type of board selected, this board will display the processor and it will be updated again and again when you change the board.
- Port: The port displays the serial devices that are connected to our port.
- Get Board Info: It gives the information about the selected board. We need to select the appropriate port before getting information about the board.
- Programmer: You need a hardware to program the board which is generally needed when the onboard USB serial connection is not in use. Another function of this button is to burn the bootloader manually.
- Burn Bootloader: When you don’t have a bootloader pre installed in your microcontroller then you can use this option. In order to burn the bootloader, we need to know the correct board and port which will reduce and error.
Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) v1
Arduino devices are the new face of electronics engineering. The ability of Arduino to program electronic devices and integrate them into larger applications makes Arduino the most common choice of engineers in today’s world. To work with Arduino, it is necessary to be aware of the construction of Arduino and the basic libraries that are used to work with Arduino.
In this article, we will study about Arduino Integrated Development Environment which provides an interface for programming and setting up the Arduino. We will discuss what is an Arduino IDE, and what it looks like. We will also discuss the features available in Arduino IDE and what are the different buttons used. It is advised to go through the article carefully and refer to the FAQs section in case of any doubts.
Table of Content
- What is Arduino Integrated Development Environment?
- Display- Arduino IDE
- Writing Sketches
- File
- Edit
- Sketch
- Tools
- Help