Installation of Arduino IDE
- Step-1: Go to https://www.arduino.cc/ in your web browser. This is where you’ll download the Arduino IDE.
- Step-2: Click on the "Software" tab on the Arduino homepage to access the download section.
- Step-3: Scroll down and select the version “Arduino IDE 1.8.19” for Windows Installer. Choose the appropriate version based on your Windows operating system (32-bit or 64-bit).
- Step-4: You will be directed to a page where you can choose to make a donation. If you wish to donate, you can contribute and then continue the download process. If not, simply click "Just Download" to proceed.
- Step-5: You will be directed to a page where you can provide your email address, agree to the terms and conditions, and subscribe to the Arduino IDE newsletter. If you prefer not to subscribe, simply click on "Just Download" to continue the download process.
- Step-6: You will be directed to the Microsoft Store where the Arduino IDE app is available for download. Click on "Download" to start installing the Arduino IDE on your system.
- Step-7: After the download completes, a pop-up will appear indicating that the app is downloaded. Click on "Arduino IDE installer.exe" directly from the pop-up, or navigate to your system's Downloads folder and double-click on "Arduino IDE installer.exe" to begin the installation process.
- Step-8: The installer will automatically check your system requirements to ensure compatibility. Once this is complete, it will start downloading the necessary files for the Arduino IDE installation.
- Step-9: Once the download and installation are finished, the Arduino IDE will automatically open. A new file will be displayed, ready for you to start coding your first project.
- Step-10: In the Arduino IDE, navigate to the top left corner and click on "File" to open the file menu. This is where you can create, open, and manage your Arduino sketches.
- Step-11: In the "File" menu, hover over "Examples", then navigate to "01.Basics" and click on "Blink". This will open the Blink sketch, a basic program used to make an LED blink on your Arduino board.
- Step-12: The Blink code file will now pop up in the Arduino IDE. This sketch contains the code needed to make an LED on your Arduino board blink on and off. You can review the code or modify it as needed before uploading it to your board.
- Step-13: Connect your Arduino UNO (or any other Arduino board you are using) to your laptop or PC using a USB cable. This connection is necessary to upload the Blink sketch to your microcontroller.
- Step-14: In the Arduino IDE, click on "Tools" at the top of the window. This menu allows you to configure various settings for your Arduino board, including selecting the correct board and port.
- Step-15: In the "Tools" menu, hover over "Port", and then select the port to which your Arduino or other microcontroller is connected. This step ensures that the IDE communicates with your board correctly for uploading code.
- Step-16: On the top left of the Arduino IDE, click on the "Upload" button (represented by a right-facing arrow). This will compile the Blink sketch and upload it to your Arduino board.
- Step-17: The Arduino IDE will now compile the Blink sketch. Once compilation is complete, the code will be automatically uploaded to your Arduino board. You should see status messages indicating the progress at the bottom of the IDE.
- Step-18: If there are any errors in the code, they will be displayed in the terminal at the bottom of the Arduino IDE. If there are no errors, you will see a "Done uploading" message, indicating that the sketch has been successfully uploaded to your Arduino board.
- Step-19: You can now observe the built-in LED on your Arduino UNO (usually labeled "L") blinking on and off with a delay of 1 second. This confirms that the Blink sketch has been successfully uploaded and is running on your Arduino board.
