Install Arduino IDE

  • Visit the Arduino Website: Go to the Arduino Software page.
  • Choose Your Operating System: Select the version of the Arduino IDE that corresponds to your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
  1. Download the Installer: Download the latest release (The download will start after you click this link. Check your browser’s download manager or the Downloads folder on your computer to find the downloaded file)
  2. Run the Installer: Locate the downloaded .exe file and double-click it to start the installation process.
  3. Follow the Setup Wizard: The setup wizard will guide you through the installation. You can choose the default options or customize the installation path and components.
  4. Finish Installation: Once the installation is complete, you can launch the Arduino IDE from the Start menu or from the desktop shortcut if you chose to create one.
  1. Download the Disk Image: Download the latest release (The download will start after you click this link. Check your browser’s download manager or the Downloads folder on your computer to find the downloaded file)
  2. Open the Disk Image: Double-click the .dmg file to mount it. This will open a new window with the Arduino application.
  3. Drag the Application to Applications Folder: Drag the Arduino icon to the Applications folder. This installs the Arduino IDE on your Mac.
  4. Launch the IDE: You can now open the Arduino IDE from the Applications folder or from Launchpad.
  1. Download the Archive: Download the latest release
  2. Extract the Archive: Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where the .tar.xz file was downloaded. Use the following command to extract it:bashCopy codetar -xvf arduino-<version>-linux64.tar.xz Replace <version> with the version number of the downloaded file.
  3. Navigate to the Extracted Directory: Change to the extracted directory:bashCopy codecd arduino-<version>
  4. Run the Installer Script: Execute the installation script:bashCopy codesudo ./install.sh This script will create a desktop entry for the Arduino IDE.
  5. Launch the IDE: You can now find Arduino IDE in your applications menu or start it from the terminal by typing arduino.

Launch and Set Up

  • Open the Arduino IDE: Start the Arduino IDE from your installed location.
  • Select Your Board: Go to Tools > Board and select the correct Arduino board model.
  • Select the Port: Go to Tools > Port and choose the port to which your Arduino board is connected.