RESOURCES
Download Essential Resources for Your Courses: Drivers, Libraries, IDEs, eBooks, and Fritzing Parts
Libraries
Click here to learn How to Install a Library to your IDE.
Shield Kit Required Libraries
Adventure Kit: 30 Days Lost In Space Required Libraries
Adventure Kit 2: Day Zero Required Libraries
HERO BOARD PC DRIVERS/IDE
Download the driver compatible with your operating system.
Windows
How to Install:
- Install and run the .exe file.
- Connect the HERO board to your computer.
- Open the Arduino IDE.
- Navigate to Tools > Serial Port in the Arduino IDE.
- Locate the COM Port corresponding to your connected device; note that the COM number may vary based on your system.
MacOS
- Install and run the .pkg file.
- Connect the HERO board to your Mac.
- Open the Arduino IDE.
- Navigate to Tools > Serial Port in the Arduino IDE.
- Locate the COM Port associated with your connected device; please be aware that the COM number may differ depending on your system.
arduino create chrome EXTENSION
install the Extension Arduino Create for Education Extension for ChromeOS/Chromebook to use as IDE.
Arduino Create for Education Extension
How to Install:
- Add the Arduino Create for Education Extension to ChromeOS/Chromebook.
- Install the extension.
- Now, you can use your Chromebook as an IDE for Arduino projects.
**We have received notice that the official chrome extension may (on rare occasions) cause errors for some users. If you are having trouble with board recognition or a “too many sketches” error, we recommend trying the third party application duino.app for your Chromebook instead. **
EXTRA RESOURCES
Additional resources to assist you on your journey!
Fritzing Parts for Adventure Kit: 30 Days Lost In Space
Fritzing is an open-source software designed for creating clean and professional wiring diagrams.
How to Install:
- Visit fritzing.org and install the software.
- Open Fritzing to find built-in components like buttons and LEDs.
- Download the parts you’d like above.
- Right-click the parts tab to import and use extra components.
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