Setting up Arduino (Windows 10)

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  1. visit: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
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  2. Donate if you wish, if not choose "Just Download"

    • Donate if you wish, if not choose "Just Download"

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  3. allow your browser to save the file

    • allow your browser to save the file

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  4. Agree to EULA Include all check-boxes and click "Next" Default destination is usually the easiest for continuity of future examples.

    • Agree to EULA

    • Include all check-boxes and click "Next"

    • Default destination is usually the easiest for continuity of future examples.

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  5. Depending on your system's current configuration, the installer may ask you to install one or more USB or other COM port drivers. Select "Install"

    • Depending on your system's current configuration, the installer may ask you to install one or more USB or other COM port drivers. Select "Install"

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    • Plug your Arduino in

    • An Arduino UNO uses USB-B on the Arduino side and USB-A on the computer side

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  7. from the "Start" menu, type "device manager"

    • from the "Start" menu, type "device manager"

    • select the "device manager | Control panel" when it shows up

    • note: you can also browse directly to the device manager from the control panel

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  8. select the "Ports (COM & LPT)" dropdown

    • select the "Ports (COM & LPT)" dropdown

    • note the device "arduino"

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  9. Search for Arduino in the search bar.

    • Search for Arduino in the search bar.

    • Click on the app icon [RED]

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    • Congratulations! You have sucessufully installed the Arduino, you are now on your way to start coding!

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    • But wait! There is more! It is not uncommon for an arduino board to be dead. Here are some telltale signs:

    • The board's chip set gets really hot when plugged in

    • The lights on the board do not turn on after being plugged in

    • It doesn't hurt to try another board if your program doesn't run properly

    • Try a different USB cable, or test the one you're using with a different device.

    • You circuit may also be incorrectly wired, try the board all by itself.

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