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.

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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