Your First Program in Arduino

A step by step guide in creating your first Arduino program

April 11, 2013

Bitstop Network Services

Kristher Louis Vidal

Note: You must first install the Arduino Software and Arduino Drivers before proceeding.

Follow the steps below to install the Arduino driver to your PC.

1. Connect the Arduino Board to your PC.



2. Open Arduino IDE from the Start Menu.



3. In the Arduino IDE, there are lots of pre installed examples. You can access this via the File Menu then Examples. For this tutorial, we will use the easiest program. From the Examples Menu, click on basics then select Blink.





4.  Next Select the Tools Menu then Board to select your Arduino Board specification. I am using Gizduino X (ATmega 1281).



5. Next select the serial port where your Arduino is connected. Click Tools then Serial Port. In my case I am using COM22.



6. After setting up your Arduino and Serial Port, you need to compile the program. Click on Sketch then Verify / Compile or hit Ctrl + R in your keyboard.



7.  Once everything is OK, you can now upload your program to your Arduino. Click on the icon with the arrow pointing to the right to begin upload.



8. Enjoy your first program in Arduino.