Download And Install Arduino Software

And scroll down till you get the following screen as shown below.

Download and install arduino software. The environment is written in java and based on processing and other open source software. Finally select the driver file named ftdi usb drivers located in the drivers folder of the arduino software download. When the arduino software ide is properly installed you can go back to the getting started home and choose your board from the list on the right of the page.

Plug one end of your usb cable into the arduino and the other into a usb socket on your computer. Here a circle is marked on the image. The ftdi usb drivers are from arduino.

This software can be used with any arduino board. I suggest the first option. An excellent tool for novice coders arduino ide is a free java based open source tool that allows you to write and upload code to a working environment the program works with all arduino based boards and microcontrollers.

Then click on the windows zip file for non admin installation. Go to the official website of arduino software to download. But when you install drivers for other controllers such as xadow main board seeeduino clio seeeduino lite you need to download corresponding driver file and save it.

Refer to the getting started page for installation instructions. If you want to use it for free click on just download option. When the arduino software ide is properly installed you can go back to the getting started home and choose your board from the list on the right of the page.

Before launch the arduino software you are going to install the usb drivers. It runs on windows mac os x and linux. Because it directly install all your needs to use the arduino ide software and include drivers for the the arduino board.