Arduino IDE — Installation & Setup
A step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Arduino IDE on your computer, ready for class.
Please install Arduino IDE before the start of Class 4: Rethinking Daily Lives. This guide will walk you through everything you need.
Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is the official software used to write, compile, and upload code to Arduino boards. It is free, open-source, and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
We recommend installing Arduino IDE 2.x — the latest major version — which includes a modern interface, built-in debugger, Serial Monitor, and Serial Plotter.
Free & Open Source
No cost, no sign-in required.
Cross-Platform
Windows, macOS, and Linux.
All-in-One
Editor, compiler, and uploader built in.
Arduino IDE 2.x — Installation & Setup Guide