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.

To program the Arduino board, you must first install the IDE by downloading the appropriate file from the Arduino website. Choose the right version for your operating system. (For Windows choose the option Win 7 and Newer). On the next page of the website you may chose to make a financial contribution to support the Arduino IDE, but… Continue reading Installing Arduino on Your Computer

The IDE is a special program running on your computer that allows you to write sketches for the Arduino board in a simple language modeled after the Processing language. The magic happens when you press the button that uploads the sketch to the board: the code that you have written is translated into the C language (which… Continue reading The Software Integrated Development Environment (IDE)