Getting Started with Arduino IDE: A Comprehensive Guide

Hardware

Performance Parameters① Main Control Chip: ATmega328P② Digital Input/Output Pins: 14③ PWM Pins: 6④ Storage (Code Space) 32KB⑤ RAM (Runtime Storage) 2KB; EEPROM (Power-off Storage Space) 1KB⑥ Crystal Oscillator 16MHzSimulation Online Simulation: https://wokwi.com/

1. What is Arduino IDE?

Arduino IDE is a cross-platform software used for writing, compiling, and uploading code to Arduino development boards and various compatible boards, such as ESP32, ESP8266, and even STM32. It offers a user-friendly interface, allowing users to write, edit, and debug code using the Arduino programming language (based on C/C++). It includes a large number of libraries and example codes that help users quickly implement various functions, such as controlling sensors, displays, and communication modules. Users can develop projects quickly without needing to understand the underlying details, or they can quickly learn about a module or sensor. There is a wealth of resources available on GitHub and within the Arduino community, making it suitable for beginners.2. Installing Arduino IDEOfficial Website: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software① On the official website, select your computer version to download; for Windows, just select the first option.

② Here you can choose to donate or just download; we select just download (JUST DOWNLOAD).

③ Install normally; you can choose a different drive.

3. Software Settings① Open the software; the normal interface should look like this. The software will automatically install the drivers and libraries for the Arduino series.

② Set the language to Chinese and adjust the code font size by navigating to File—-Preferences, changing the language in the Language section, and adjusting the Editor font size (I prefer to change to dark theme in the Theme section).