#PROJECT ARDUINO UNO INSTALL#

In the next window uncheck “ Search removable media” and check “ Include this location in the search“.

#PROJECT ARDUINO UNO INSTALL#

In the new window, select “ Install from a list or specific location” and click “ Next“. Go to “ Device manager” (Right click “My Computer” or through the Control Panel) and find the “ Other devices” “ Unknown Device” and right click it and select “ Update Driver“. SMD boards will not give you either option.Īrduino Software under MacOS X, Ubuntu and Windows Drivers for Windows users Unfortunately the drivers under Windows need to be installed manually (one time only) – it appears that the automatic detection fails to install no matter what you try. Or when you decide to blow up the controller, you can swap it for a new one.

The advantage of a non-SMD version is that you can take out the Microcontroller after programming and testing and place it onto a regular circuit (PCB). I prefer to buy the genuine article ( Arduino – made in Italy) to support them, but you could also choose for one of the cheaper knock-offs that often work equally well (although the quality can be questionable). You can get an Arduino for just a few bucks at for example Amazon under $15.

This basic project does not put much constraints on the hardware requirements so most Arduino boards should work, although I do recommend starting with an Arduino UNO (r3 currently) which is available in a standard (microcontroller as DIL) or SMD version.

I highly recommend taking a peek there … take your time to snoop around, it’s worth it. Please not that the Arduino website is a great resource with plenty of language references and learning materials.

Project arduino uno