Installing Arduino IDE
Introduction
This tutorial will walk you through downloading, installing, and testing the Arduino software (also known as the Arduino IDE - short for Integrated Development Environment). Before you jump to the page for your operating system, make sure you've got all the right equipment.
Required Materials
To follow along with this tutorial, you will need the following materials. You may not need everything though depending on what you have. Add it to your cart, read through the guide, and adjust the cart as necessary.
- A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux)
- An Arduino-compatible microcontroller (anything from this guide should work)
- A USB A-to-B cable, or another appropriate way to connect your Arduino-compatible microcontroller to your computer (check out this USB buying guide if you're not sure which cable to get).
Suggested Reading
If you're new to Arduino in general, you'll want to check out this tutorial to familiarize yourself with everyone's favorite microcontroller platform.
What is an Arduino?
February 26, 2013
| Atmega16U2 on the Arduino Uno R3 |
FTDI on the RedBoard |
CH340 on the RedBoard Qwiic |
How to Install FTDI Drivers
How to Install CH340 Drivers
If you're ready to get started, click on the link in the column on the left that matches up with your operating system, or you can jump to your operating system here.