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Setup Guide

Prerequisites

  • Arduino IDE
  • USB cable (Type A to Type B)
  • Arduino Uno board

Installation Steps

1. Arduino IDE Setup

# Windows check (PowerShell):
Test-Path $env:ProgramFiles\Arduino\arduino.exe

2. Board Configuration

  1. Launch Arduino IDE
  2. Navigate to Tools > Board > Arduino AVR Boards > Arduino Uno
  3. Set port under Tools > Port:
    • Windows: COMx (x = number from Device Manager)
    • macOS: /dev/cu.usbmodemXXXX
    • Linux: /dev/ttyACMx

3. Library Installation

Install libraries using the Arduino IDE:

  • FastLED by Daniel Garcia
  • Tone by Brett Hagman

Alternatively, use the CLI:

# CLI alternative (if using Arduino CLI):
arduino-cli lib install FastLED
arduino-cli lib install Tone

4. Compiling and Uploading

  1. Connect Arduino via USB
  2. Remove UNO 6-channel knob expansion board
  3. Compile the code
  4. Upload to the board

Steps using arduino-cli:

  1. Verify connection: 
    arduino-cli board list
  2. Compile and upload the sketch: 
    arduino-cli compile --fqbn arduino:avr:uno
arduino-cli upload -p /dev/cu.usbmodemXXXX --fqbn arduino:avr:uno

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Port Not Found: