how to use libraries ?

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Hi guys ...

I want to ask a newbie question !!

I'm working on a project and I'm using Aruino Uno .

and I have a GSM/ GPRS shield (Sim900) . it's compatible with Arduino Uno .

I visited the website of this shied and i found some documents to download like datasheet and the AT commands guide and a folder name (GSM_SHIELD) , in this folder there are several files :

GSM_Shield.cpp GSM_Shield.h
keywords.txt
Library GSM_Shield.doc
Library GSM_Shield.odt
NewSoftSerial.cpp
NewSoftSerial.h

and a folder named examples .

the question is can I use this libraries to test the shield ?? or I have to download updated libraries because I'm using IDE 1.6.5 ?

and can I use any GSM libraries or it has to be this one ?

please help I'm still new in using Arduino .

exuse my lanuege :slight_smile:

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Hi,

It is always preferable to use the libraries provided by the hardware manufacturer
Information on how to install a library is described here :

The example sketches usually provides a simple "hello world" sketch that allows to quickly test the hardware.

I hope it helps ....

  • dan