I am very new to this, so be patient ! I downloaded the software on my computer and I plugged in my uno and when I do it makes a usb plug in noise. Am I connected to the UNO ? How does that work ? Sorry to sound so stupid !
Plug in the Uno
- Start the Arduino IDE
- Check the contents of the Tools > Port menu.
If it shows your Uno then it was recognized by your computer. If you're not sure whether the ports shown are the Uno then unplug it, wait a little while, then open the Tools > Port menu again. The port that disappeared is the Uno. If the Uno doesn't show on the menu after plugging it in or the menu is grayed out then you may need to install the driver for the Uno.
You can also do a similar thing in the windows device manager.
Just in case it needs drivers and comes up with an exclamation symbol / unrecognised device
Awesome ! I know that was a VERY broad question, however I did look at the port and my uno is there. Any ideas on basic ways to start messing around with it ? Any suggestions would be great !
Thanks for helping !
Then as Pert suggested open the IDE and select the correct board and port.
That will leave it able to accept uploads.
If you have the correct components around then start with the example sketches until you understand a little more.
Once you have a grasp on how those examples work you can start to change some of the settings to see what they do. Blink example is a great one to play with just by altering the delay amounts.
I know they don't look much as examples but honestly for anyone new to Arduinos they are a great starting point.
Thanks for the help ! I hope you all do not mind the questions !
Thanks again !