Open the Arduino software and paste the Arduino code (the text in the box near the bottom of the post) into a new sketch. Click Sketch > Verify / Compile to make sure the code is properly in there.

How to use Arduino IDE. After you download Arduino IDE and install it on your system, it’s time to explore its interface and start creating your first program. Programs are also called sketches in ...

PlatformIO has support for hundreds of boards, including Arduino Uno, Arduino Leonardo, Arduino Nano, and Arduino Mega. You can select the option that matches your board. 4. Write Your Arduino Code.

In the December 2016 Model Railroader, Detlef Kurpanek describes how designed an operating model railroad signal system that uses Arduino microcontrollers. As an online bonus, you can download ...

Another standout feature of Arduino's programming language is the many libraries you can import into your code. Libraries offer a range of extra functionalities beyond the base programming ...

Getting started. In order to program your Arduino, you need the Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment) from the arduino.cc website. We mentioned how to download and install the IDE in ...