Software installation

We will need softwate listed bellow:

  1. Arduino IDE is basics “development environment”
  2. RobDuino library for easier programming
  3. Ardublockly is needed for introduction to programming
    • Python is needed for running Ardublockly
  4. VSC in PlatformIO proper IDE include:
    • auto-completion,
    • error marking (e.g. forgotten ";"),
    • auto-detect USB port,
    • function information

Arduino IDE

  1. Go to Arduino web page Arduino->Software->Download.
  2. Download Arduino IDE 1.8.9 choose Windows Install…
  3. … click JUST DOWNLOAD.
  4. run arduino-1.8.9.exe and follow the instructions.
  5. … don’t forget to install also 3rd party drivers (for Chinese version of Arduino UNO controller)…
  6. if you do forget… Try this Russian drivers from page.

Getting started

  1. Run Arduino IDE
  2. Connect Arduino Uno controller to USB port.
    Arduino Uno
  3. Open simple basic program:
    files -> examples -> 01.basics -> blink
void setup() {
  pinMode(LED_BUILTIN, OUTPUT);
}

void loop() {
  digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, HIGH);   // turn the LED on (HIGH is the voltage level)
  delay(1000);                       // wait for a second
  digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, LOW);    // turn the LED off by making the voltage LOW
  delay(1000);                       // wait for a second
}
  1. Make this settings in Tools menu ->
    1. Board: Arduino/Genuino Uno
    2. Port: COM3 or similar

  2. Run :
    Upload to transfere the program to Arduino UNO controller.

  3. If everything is OK you will get this message:
Done uploading.
Sketch uses 970 bytes (3%) of program storage space. Maximum is 32256 bytes.
Global variables use 9 bytes (0%) of dynamic memory, leaving 2039 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes.
  1. Optional this preferences are suggested:
    File -> Preferences:
    1. Editor Language: English
    2. Editor font size: 20
    3. Show verbose output during: [ ]compiling [x] upload
    4. [x] Display linenumbers
    5. [x] Enable code folding

RobDuino

RobDuino is Arduino library which include some usefull functions for driving motors and on-board key usage…

RobDuino Library Installation

  1. Download zip file:
  2. rename RobDuino-master.zip in:
    • RobDuino.zip
  3. run Arduino IDE
  4. choose:
    • Sketch –> Include Library –> Add .ZIP Library...
  5. find
    • .../Download/RobDuino.zip
    • [OK]

Ardublockly

Ardublockly is graphical programming environment for programming Arduino controllers. A demo version of the program is also available on-line.

Note: For actual programming you will need Arduino IDE installed.

Note: For running Ardublockly you will need to install Python program.

Python Installation

  1. You will have to install Python 3.7 or grater. First Download the newest version of Python.

  2. Run installation file and set this settings:

    1. [x] Add Python to PATH in
    2. choose Clasic Instalation

Ardublockly Installation

  1. From github.com/…/ardublockly download zip file by clicking Clone or download and choosen Download ZIP file.

  2. Extract ardublockly-master.zip to dirrectory of your choice e.g. C:\\Program Files(x86)

  3. That is it! Installation is complete.

Running Ardublockly
  1. Find this file C:\\Program Files(x86)\\ardublockly-master and double-click on start.py. Python program should run and you should see:
    1. terminal window with some code running…
    2. and a new window should apear in your Internet Browser. If this is will not happend try to run start.py with right mouse button and Start program with then choose Python 3.7.

Settings

  1. Click menu and choose Settings:
    1. Compiler Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\arduino_debug.exe
    2. Arduino Board: Uno
    3. Com port: COM3 or appropriate one
    4. Click [RETURN].

VSC in PlatformIO

Note: For programming Arduino controllers you will need Arduino IDE installed.

Download installation file:

  1. run VSCodeUserSetup-ia32-1.49.3.exe installation file.
  2. run VSC program and click Extensions
  3. search for PlatformIO IDE and
  4. run Install.
  5. restart VSC or click Reload now.

Getting Started

Write basic program Blink:

  1. plug in Arduino Uno.
  2. open PlatformIO - Home Page:
    • in left icon bar find PlatformIO
    • QUICK ACCESS -> PIO Home -> Open
  3. choose + New Project
  4. Setup:
    • Name: ime_projekta
    • Board: Arduino UNO
    • Framework: Arduino Framework
  5. click Finish
  6. Find directory src (e.g. source code), where you can find main program code in file main.cpp
  7. Copy-Paste this example: ```cpp #include void setup() { pinMode(13, OUTPUT); }

void loop() { digitalWrite(13,HIGH); delay(500); digitalWrite(13,LOW); delay(500); } ```

  1. Run Build and Upload.