Programming the Arduino using the Raspberry Pi

We will introduce ourselves to the Arduino IDE with an LED blinking example.

Prepare for lift off

There are several examples for the Arduino and it takes less than a minute to execute the first program. Let's get started with the traditional LED blinking example. The LED blinking example can be found at File | Examples | 01 . Basics | Blink.

Engage thrusters

1. We get started by identifying the Arduino's serial port enumerated on the Raspberry Pi.

2. The serial port is identified from Tools | Serial Port. Usually there is only one serial port as shown in the following screenshot. If there is more than one serial port device connected, it is recommended that you proceed with caution.

3. We can program the Arduino by clicking on the Upload button.

   

   The Arduino IDE interface

Objective complete – mini debriefing

If the Arduino is connected and the serial port was correctly identified, the program should be uploaded successfully.

Sketch uploaded using the Arduino IDE...