Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
Connecting to Arduino
Before you connect the board, download the appropriate SW for your computer (Windows,
Mac, or Linux from
http://arduino.cc/en/main/software#.UxoUA_ldUvs
). Install the SW by
following the instructions for your board and operating system. This will also install the
drivers for the board. Then, connect the board to the computer. To do this, you'll need to go
through the USB-client connection. This is achieved by performing the following steps:
1. Connect the USB connector end of the cable to the board.
2. Connect the other end of the USB connector to the USB port of the PC.
When you plug the board in, the PWR LED should constantly be green. The following im-
age shows the location of the LED so that you're certain which one to look for:
The Arduino Uno is also preloaded with a simple blink program; the yellow LED should
also be turning on and off every second. The Mega will look very similar to the Arduino
Uno.
Installing the FLORA IDE
If you are using the FLORA Arduino, you should get your Arduino IDE from
ht-
tp://learn.adafruit.com/getting-started-with-flora/download-software
.
Unzip the file and
place it in a directory where you can get to it later. Then, use the USB cable to connect the
device to the computer. When the device is connected, it should look like the following im-
age when powered on:
