Category: The Arduino Platform

Invoke the Arduino IDE by typing: From the Tools menu in the Arduino IDE, select Serial Port. You will see one or more serial ports with names like /dev/tty. One of the ports will say Arduino/Genuino Uno following the port name. This is the one to select. Once you’ve figured out the serial port assignment,… Continue reading Port Identification: Linux

The serial ports that the Arduino uses are normally restricted to administrators, so you will need to grant yourself permission to use those serial ports. Do this by adding yourself to the dialout group by typing: you will be asked to provide your password to authenticate. After typing your password the command is finished, but it won’t… Continue reading Granting Permission on the Serial Ports: Linux

The Arduino Uno uses a driver provided by the Linux operating system, so there is nothing to install.

When the file download has finished, go to the folder to which the file was downloaded, which is typically and uncompress the file by typing: (or whatever filename you downloaded.) This will take a few seconds during which nothing is displayed. When it finishes you will find a new folder: Move this folder to wherever… Continue reading Installing the IDE: Linux

Run the Arduino IDE, either using a desktop shortcut or the Start menu. From the Tools menu in the Arduino IDE, select Serial Port. You will see one or more COM ports with different numbers. One of the ports will probably say Arduino/Genuino Uno following the port name. This is the one to select. If… Continue reading Port Identification: Windows

Now that the IDE is installed, connect your Arduino Uno to your computer via a USB cable. The green LED labeled PWR on the board should come on, and the yellow LED labeled L should start blinking. The Found New Hardware Wizard window comes up, and Windows should automatically find the right drivers. NOTE If you have trouble with any… Continue reading Configuring the Drivers: Windows

When the file download has finished, double-click to open the installer. You will be shown a license. Read the license, and if you agree with it, click the I Agree button. You will be given a list of components to install, and, by default, all of them will be selected. Leave them all selected and… Continue reading Installing the IDE: Windows

Invoke the Arduino IDE, either through the Applications folder or by using Spotlight. From the Tools menu in the Arduino IDE, select Serial Port and then select the port that begins with /dev/cu.usbmodem or /dev/tty.usbmodem. They will probably also say Arduino/Genuino Uno following the port name. Both of these ports refer to your Arduino board, and it makes no difference… Continue reading Port Identification: MacOS

The Arduino Uno uses a driver provided by the MacOS operating system, so there is nothing to install. Now that the IDE is installed, connect your Arduino Uno to your Mac via a USB cable. The green LED labeled PWR on the board should come on, and the yellow LED labeled L should start blinking. NOTE You might see a… Continue reading Configuring the Drivers: MacOS

When the file download has finished, depending on your browser settings, it may be automatically expanded or you may need to manually expand it, usually by double-clicking on it. Drag the Arduino application into your Applications folder.