Setting up a new account - I have been trying to use ChromeOS with Linux and Arduino IDE 1.8.19 and - other than simple things working, anything with displays (LCD, Waveshare 2.8 TFT Shields) - nothing.
So, trying to eliminate Chrome OS/IDE 1.8.19.
Hence - I'm here.
So why would "add device" only show 3 things to pick from ? Tried plugging in my R3 too, only shows 3 devices to add.
Any wisdom is appreciated.
Welcome!
I am not sure what you are saying, you do not need an account to use the Arduino IDE or Linux.
I highly recommend you get the Arduino Cookbook and go through it cover to cover, it will be an invaluable aid. It is the best single document I found to get started in the Arduino world.
I use Linux Mint Cinnamon and the IDE 1.8.18 and 1.8 19 for over a year without any problems.
Hopefully this helps, if you need more information were are here to help just ask.
Where do you see "add device"? Maybe post a screen shot. This sounds like you're using the cloud editor and not the IDE.
Correct, I am trying the cloud editor. Arduino notes that it does not support Chrome OS.
I setup my Chrome PC with the Linux option, then downloaded the Linux version of IDE.
Which works - I can compile and do simple things. LED blinks, use a temp sensor, etc.
No display seems to work, from 16x2 LCD's to my Wavehshare 2.8 TFT Shield.
I have tried a variety of downloads (drivers), so I'm trying to eliminate Chrome OS as possibly my problem.
I'm trying the web-based IDI on this website.
I have a few books, the Arduino for Dummies is pretty big. I notice most of the books assumes Windows based PC's.
Even some simple code that compiled ok and uploaded, the Wavehshare Shield does nothing.
I purchased the Shield style to eliminate wiring issues with the breadboard.
see below
True, because this is "IoT Cloud", and it can be used with IoT capable boards only.
Arduino R3 doesn't have a WiFi or Ethernet and cannot be considered an iot device.
Hi @p001_coder. You can't use the UNO R3 board as an Arduino Cloud IoT Device as you are attempting to do. This is the reason why you don't see it listed on the Device creation dialog.
However you can use Arduino Cloud to write, compile, and upload non-IoT sketches for the UNO R3 board.
To do that, follow these instructions:
The dialog will close and you will now see that "Arduino Uno" is selected in the board selector on the Cloud Editor toolbar.
You can now write Arduino sketches, compile and upload. You can also open example sketches and manage the installed libraries for use in your sketches from the collapsible panel on the left side of the Cloud Editor page.
How many of them are using ChromeOS machines though?
I don't have a lot of experience in this area, but from the experience I do have it seems to be very challenging to use Arduino IDE on a ChromeOS machine, even after enabling "developer mode" and using Linux. I gave up after I could not find any way to give the user account the necessary write permissions to upload to the boards.
Sorry, I don't know what is ChromeOS... I thought it is a browser.
Why people uses IDE on devices, that's not capable to work with Arduino?
ChromeOS is the operating system used on Chromebook computers.
ChromeOS is a Linux distro, but the machine is very locked down.
Chromebooks are very commonly used as school-provided computers because they are easy to manage for that use case. I think that, at least historically, they have been available for a relatively low cost (though I was actually surprised to find the prices were not as low compared to standard computers as I expected when I was shopping for mine).
If all you have is a ChromeOS machine and you have an interest in Arduino, you are surely going to try to find a way to use it.
Fortunately, Arduino Cloud provides a way for people to easily use ChromeOS machines to develop Arduino projects. The browser-based approach of Arduino Cloud is well suited for ChromeOS, where web applications are the standard.
Thanks, I didn't know that. First micro-controller project........
Thank you for doing this, this is very helpful ! I even screen printed it !!!
You are welcome. I'm glad if I was able to be of assistance.
Regards, Per
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It can come from a problem of drivers or permissions under ChromeOS. Have you enabled USB access for Linux in the settings? If not, try with Arduino IDE 2.0, it handles the connections better. Also check with lsusb if your Arduino is detected. Sometimes using another USB cable solves the problem!
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I'm assuming if it uploads to UNO, then it's detected - or am I missing something ?
