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The document provides instructions for downloading the Arduino IDE software, connecting an Arduino board to a computer, and running a simple blink test program to confirm that the Arduino and IDE are working properly.

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Nyu Physical Computing Activity1 Act1gettingstarted v2 Tedl

The document provides instructions for downloading the Arduino IDE software, connecting an Arduino board to a computer, and running a simple blink test program to confirm that the Arduino and IDE are working properly.

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Activity 1: Getting Started Handout


Overview
This guide will take you through the steps to download the Arduino IDE, the software used to create
programs for the Arduino. Then you can test to make sure that it and your Arduino work by running a
simple, pre-made program called “Blink” (see below).

Download the Arduino IDE


1. Go to the Arduino website at [Link]
2. Go to the “Download” tab.
3. Scroll down to the sub-heading “Arduino 1.0.6.” From here, download the version of Arduino 1.0.6
that’s appropriate for your computer. (This may take a minute or two.)
4. Unzip or install the application. Then open the Arduino application. What opens is the Arduino IDE.

Test Your Arduino


To make sure your Arduino and the IDE are working correctly, have it execute a simple program that will
cause an LED on the Arduino board to blink continuously.
5. Using the USB cable, connect your Arduino to your computer. You should see some lights on the
Arduino board go on.
6. From the “Tools” menu in the Arduino IDE, go down to “Serial Port” and select the appropriate port.
(NOTE: This may take a bit of trial and error.)
 For Macs, the phrase “usbmodem” will be in the name of the port.
 For PCs, the phrase “COM” will be in the name of the port.
7. If it is not already open, open the “Blink” sketch. To do this, go to the “File” menu > “Examples” >
“Basics” > and then click on “Blink.”
8. Now upload the “Blink” sketch. To do this, hit Command + U. (Or, click on the Upload Button in the
Arduino IDE, which looks like an arrow pointing to the right.)
9. After a few seconds, you will notice one small LED on the Arduino board near Pin 13 turn on and off
repeatedly. Your Arduino is working!

Physical Computing Using Arduinos Activity—Activity #1: Getting Started Handout

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