ARDUINO IDE is the main program accompanying the Arduino board. Its main function is an editor that allows you to write scripts and upload them to a plate. The ARDUINO IDE installation is necessary to install the Arduino board drivers on your computer. Remember not to connect your LOFI Brain before installing Arduino IDE. After installation, make sure you reboot your computer.
The installation process depends on what operating system are you working on:
Installing Arduino IDE on Windows
1. We choose the download link that interests us, suited to our version of Windows, for example: “Windows Installer, for Windows XP and up”. Another installation version is “Windows ZIP file for non-admin install” necessary for computers that have the Administrator security. If you have a Microsoft account and Windows 8.1 or 10, then choose “Windows Requires Win 8.1 or 10”. We will focus on the first option, the most frequently chosen one.
2. We are redirected to the next subpage, where we select the option: “JUST DOWNLOAD”.
3. The download of our program to the Downloads folder begins.
4. After the download process is completed, click the downloaded file twice with the mouse cursor.
5. The program asks whether to allow the installation and whether you agree to the licensing terms. The program comes from the official website, so it is safe. We click “I Agree”.
6. The next step is to approve the installation options. We make sure that all windows are selected and click “NEXT”.
7. In the end, we choose the installation location of our program. By default, this is done to the Program Files folder. If you do not have to change it yourself, you can leave and confirm it by clicking “Install”.
8. The installation starts.
9. During the installation, the program asks us whether we want to install individual drivers of our PCB. Let’s ensure that each add-on has been installed by clicking “Install”.
10. The program informs you about the end of the installation and a new shortcut on your desktop. We click on the “Close” window and close the installer. Reboot your computer now.
11. After restarting the computer, click on the new Arduino icon twice. The first time you run the program, the Windows Defender Firewall can ask you to allow access to certain program functions. Click ” Allow access”.
12. Our program has been installed.
13. Now, let’s perform a quick test that the installation has been carried out correctly. Using the A-B USB cable from the set, connect the microcontroller to the computer.
You should hear a double beep. Within a few seconds, the system will recognize the new device and inform you about its readiness to work. Open the Arduino IDE and find the tab Tools → Port. You should see your Arduino / Genuino Uno microcontroller on the port list. If it is visible as in the picture below, the Arduino IDE installation process is completed. Disconnect the LOFI Brain and close the app.
Installing Arduino IDE on Mac
1) We choose the download link that is interesting for us, in our case there is only one option: “Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or newer”.
2) We are redirected to the next subpage, where we select the option: “JUST DOWNLOAD”.
3) The download of our program to the Downloads folder begins.
4) After the download process is completed, click the downloaded file twice with the mouse cursor.
5) The process of unpacking our file begins.
6) After unpacking the Arduino Program, we move it to the Applications folder.
7) Go to the Applications folder and run the Arduino program. The installation is completed.
8) Now, let’s perform a quick test that the installation has been carried out correctly. Using the USB A-B cable from the set, connect the microcontroller to the computer.
You should hear a double beep. Within a few seconds, the system will recognize the new device and inform you about its readiness to work. Open the Arduino IDE and find the tab Tools → Port. You should see your Arduino / Genuino Uno microcontroller on the port list. If it is visible as in the picture below, the Arduino IDE installation process is completed. Disconnect the LOFI Brain and close the app.
