Questions about external power and code download

Using Arduino Motors, Mechanics, Power and CNC
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Hi,

  1. is there a way to write a code on some sort of external memory to be attached to the arduino, and make it download the code and operate the arduino code in a push of a button?
  2. is there a way to supply the 5v for the arduino not using a laptop but an external power source?

I would love to see detailed examples

Thanks!

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sharonf:

  1. is there a way to write a code on some sort of external memory to be attached to the arduino, and make it download the code and operate the arduino code in a push of a button?

Yes. http://www.gammon.com.au/forum/?id=11638

sharonf:
2. is there a way to supply the 5v for the arduino not using a laptop but an external power source?

Yes. Connect regulated +5V to the +5V pin OR connect unregulated 7V to 12V to the Vin pin or the power jack (center pin is +). In both cases the negative side of the power supply goes to Gnd (or the sleeve of the power jack).