Arduino Library Problems

Using Arduino IDE 1.x
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Hi everyone, this may seem very trivial and dumb, but it's something I can't seem to do correctly. I'm an enthusiastic newbie of advanced years, trying to embrace new technology and coding. My problem is I cannot install LEDControl.h to my library. I've been to GitHub and it just tells me to download to Arduino in the usual manner, but I can't seem to do it correctly, as it doesn't install. Please don't refer me back to Arduino or GitHub, I've been over and over it until I'm dizzy. Just re-assure me it can be done easily and give me a simple, step by step guide of how to complete this action successfully, before I throw the towel in. Thanks, Alan

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Thanks guys for your responses to my question. I took some time out after posting it and gathered myself together. Having returned to it I followed your instructions and thing are now clearer, not only have I installed LED's but other file too.
Cheers, Alan

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Hi, i have problem in installing keyduino library.

i 'd already download the keyduino folder and put in the arduino library directories.When i open arduino software, there is no keyduino library

anyone can assist me?

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eliyafariha13:
Hi, i have problem in installing keyduino library.

Please post a link to where you downloaded the library from. Use the chain links icon on the toolbar to make the URL clickable.

eliyafariha13:
there is no keyduino library

Please explain exactly what you mean by that.

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I am having the same problem.
I have tried installing the library with both options.

1: by using Sketch-> Include Library -> Add .ZIP Library
2: by adding it manually to the My documents -> Arduino -> Libraries

The library which I am trying to add is :

The error which I get on Arduino IDE is : Specified folder/zip file does not contain a valid library

Any Suggestions ?

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It's unfortunate that they structured the library so that it can't be installed via the "Add .ZIP Library" method but it's easy enough to do a manual installation:

  • Unzip the downloaded file.
  • Copy the folder src/ArduinoSCPIParser to {sketchbook folder}/libraries. You can find/set the location of your sketchbook folder in the Arduino IDE at File > Preferences > Sketchbook location.

The installed folder structure should look like this:

{sketchbook folder}
|_libraries
|_ArduinoSCPIParser
|_keywords.txt
|_scpiparser.cpp
|_scpiparser.h

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Hii Pert,

Works now. Thanks

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I think I have a handle on the library file business. (mega2560 from elegoo) I am trying to use a library <Tone.h> I have it in the proper place. I see the .h and .cpp file. Okay. The IDE will not find it. Instead it finds . I have deleted all references to ToneLibrary and now have . But the IDE will not recognize it. The IDE sees ToneLibrary (gone..deleted) I need to, like, refresh it or something. Maybe I am crazy. Any ideas.

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Hii Mrphysh,

Have you tried the 2 ways of adding a library which i mentioned in comment no #6