: Best if you don’t have admin rights on your computer.
: You get instant access to thousands of community-contributed libraries for sensors, displays, and motors. : Best if you don’t have admin rights on your computer
: Modern versions of the IDE come with Java bundled, so you shouldn't need a separate installation. Once the
Once the .exe file has finished downloading, double-click to run it. to the license agreement. Go to File > Examples > 01
Go to and select the COM port associated with your board. Go to File > Examples > 01.Basics > Blink . Click the Upload (arrow) button.
If the small "L" LED on your board starts flashing, you are officially ready to build! Common Troubleshooting for Older Windows Versions
Open the Arduino IDE from your desktop. To make sure everything is working: Connect your Arduino board to your PC.