Even though those instructions will work on Windows, they are very much bad advice because all the libraries you install in that manner will be lost every time you upgrade to a new version of the Arduino IDE. This indicates the people at Elegoo don't understand even the most basic concepts of working with Arduino, even though they run a business selling Arduino products. It's also sad that they expect the users to go through such a complex process to get started with their kit when Arduino offers a super easy way to install libraries (Library Manager).
The easiest way to install these libraries is by following these instructions:
Sketch > Include Library > Add .ZIP Library
Select the first subfolder under the "Copy Me First" folder provided by Elegoo.
Click the "Open" button.
Repeat the above process until you have installed all the libraries.
Despite the name the Arduino IDE's "Add .ZIP Library" also allows you to install libraries from folders. This method will automatically make sure the library is installed to the right place, where it will persist through Arduino IDE updates.
You may find it too boring to go through the process I described above for all these libraries. If so, I'll share an alternative installation option. NOTE: this is an alternative to the instructions above. Pick one set of instructions or the other. Don't follow both instructions.
File >Preferences
Note the path shown in the "Sketchbook location" preference.
Click the "Cancel" button.
Use Finder to copy the folders inside Elegoo's "Copy Me First" folder to the libraries subfolder of the Arduino sketchbook folder.
I decided to try to tackle the Arduino world at my advanced age ("tackle" is perhaps a little too confident a word), and the very first thing I tried to do was already a stumbling block.
You're welcome. I'm glad if I was able to be of assistance. Congratulations for discovering the wonderful world of Arduino and embedded systems. Enjoy!
Per
Glad you find the links helpful. I suggest you try to do the homework before looking at is showing howto do it.
Pauol will be having a new python series starting on Wednesday, he has a lot of material but will slowly make it available.
Glad you find the links helpful. I suggest you try to do the homework before looking at is showing howto do it.
Pauol will be having a new python series starting on Wednesday, he has a lot of material but will slowly make it available.
