Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
Running the IDE for Mega
If you are using Mega, it will be very similar. Connecting the unit via USB and then navig-
ating to
Start Menu
|
Devices and Printers
will show the following device:
Note that in this case, Mega is connected to COM port 24. The port that Arduino will be
connected to is selected by the computer and is not the same for all Arduinos. The only dif-
ference between the instructions for using Mega and Uno is that you will need to set the
correct board type for Mega. To do this, navigate to
Tools
|
Board
|
Arduino Mega 2560
or Mega ADK
as shown in the following screenshot:
If you have a different COM port number, make sure you set that by navigating to
Tools
|
Serial Port.
You can now upload the Blink code, and the orange LED should be blinking
on Mega.
