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+ | The programmable computer brain that controls the CrowBox is the [[https:// | ||
- | To install | + | On this page we'll go through |
- | Let's get started! | + | The Arduino is an extremely popular platform for makers and experimental electronics worldwide. This means that there are a great deal of resources available to help you learn more about the Arduino hardware, the Arduino IDE software, and how to program and modify programs for these great little boards. |
- | -Visit | + | If you run into trouble following |
- | -From the menu bar near the top of the web page, select SOFTWARE-> | + | |
- | -Disregard the section labelled //Arduino Web Editor// and scroll down the the section labelled //Download the Arduino IDE// | + | |
- | -From the right-hand sidebar, select the operating system that applies to the computer you will use to program your Arduino Uno. The Arduino IDE software is offered for Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux. If you are downloading for Windows operating system, we recommend the option labelled //Windows Installer// | + | |
- | -After you select an operating system you will be taken to a download page where you may choose | + | |
- | -Once you’ve made a selection, the Arduino software will download. | + | |
- | ====== Step Two: Install the Arduino | + | * arduino.cc - [[https:// |
+ | * arduino.cc - [[https:// | ||
+ | * The community at the [[http:// | ||
- | ===== For Windows operating system ===== | ||
- | FIXME | ||
- | ===== For Mac OSX operating system | + | ====== Step One: Download and install the Arduino IDE software ====== |
- | **NOTE:** The Arduino IDE requires Mac OSX 10.7 Lion or newer. | + | |
- | -In your Downloads folder, locate the file named something like **arduino-x.x.x-macosx.zip** | + | To install the CrowBox system software onto your Arduino UNO microcontroller board, you'll need a computer, a USB A to B cable, and the Arduino |
- | -Double click the file and it should automatically extract | + | |
- | -Locate | + | |
- | -You may leave this Arduino file in your //Downloads// folder, or drag it another folder, usually // | + | |
- | -Arduino IDE installation is now complete! | + | |
- | ===== For Linux operating system ===== | + | Let's get started! First, follow the official |
- | We are looking for someone to help us by writing Linux installation | + | |
- | ====== Step Three: Download the CrOS Software ====== | + | * Arduino software install guide for [[https:// |
- | The Crowbox is controlled by an Arduino | + | |
+ | * Arduino | ||
- | | + | ====== Step Two: Download the CrOS Software ====== |
+ | The CrowBox is controlled by an Arduino UNO microcontroller board which runs the CrowBox Operating System software that we call ' | ||
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-You will receive a file named something like **cros_v011.zip**. Double-click this file to extract the .zip archive | -You will receive a file named something like **cros_v011.zip**. Double-click this file to extract the .zip archive | ||
-The archive should create a folder called **cros_source** which contains the CrOS source code files, which have extensions like .h, .cpp, and a file named **cros.ino** | -The archive should create a folder called **cros_source** which contains the CrOS source code files, which have extensions like .h, .cpp, and a file named **cros.ino** | ||
- | ====== Step Four: Load CrOS software into the Arduino IDE ====== | + | ====== Step Three: Load CrOS software into the Arduino IDE ====== |
-Launch the Arduino IDE software that you downloaded and installed in steps one and two. | -Launch the Arduino IDE software that you downloaded and installed in steps one and two. | ||
-From the Arduino menu, select FILE-> | -From the Arduino menu, select FILE-> | ||
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-It's possible that at some point a window will appear near the bottom of the Arduino IDE which says " | -It's possible that at some point a window will appear near the bottom of the Arduino IDE which says " | ||
- | ====== Step Five: Connect your Arduino UNO board ====== | + | ====== Step Four: Connect your Arduino UNO board ====== |
-Plug the ' | -Plug the ' | ||
- | -Allow a moment for your operating system to detect the new device | + | -Allow a moment for your operating system to detect the new device. On Windows operating systems, drivers may begin to install. If so, allow this process to finish before proceeding. |
-In the Arduino IDE menu, select TOOLS-> | -In the Arduino IDE menu, select TOOLS-> | ||
- | -In the Arduino IDE menu, select TOOLS-> | + | |
+ | - Windows | ||
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+ | - Examples: **COM6 (Arduino/ | ||
+ | - Mac OSX | ||
+ | - In the Arduino IDE menu, select TOOLS-> | ||
+ | - Linux | ||
+ | - If you are familiar with the Arduino IDE on Linux, please contact us on the Google Group to contribute to this section | ||
- | ====== Step Six: Uploading CrOS software to Arduino UNO ====== | ||
- | -At the top left of the Arduino IDE window you'll see two round buttons. Locate the round button with an arrow facing to the right. This is the //Upload// button. | ||
- | -Click the //Upload// button. The CrOS software will compile on your computer and then be uploaded to the Arduino UNO board which you've connected to your computer with the USB cable. | ||
- | -If you receive an error message, the best place to turn for help is the [[http:// | ||
- | -Once the upload is complete, leave the Arduino UNO board connected to your computer for 30 seconds before disconnecting the USB cable | ||
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+ | ====== Step Five: Upload CrOS software to Arduino UNO ====== | ||
+ | -At the top left of the Arduino IDE window you'll see two round buttons. Locate the round button with an arrow facing to the right. This is the //Upload// button. | ||
+ | -Click the //Upload// button. The CrOS software will compile on your computer and then be uploaded to the Arduino UNO board which you've connected to your computer with the USB cable. If you receive an error message, the best place to turn for help is the [[http:// | ||
+ | -Once the upload is complete, leave the Arduino UNO board connected to your computer for 30 seconds before disconnecting the USB cable. | ||
+ | Your CrowBox software should now be ready to operate! |
kit/software_configuration.txt · Last modified: 2018/09/22 15:18 by steve