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Getting Started with the Arduino IDE

This guide contains steps to install the Arduino IDE on a system with Windows, Mac OSX, or Linux.

Install Arduino IDE

Install the Arduino IDE using the instructions for your operation system.

Configure Arduino IDE

You need to tell the Arduino IDE which board you are using (the Intel® Edison) and the serial port of your USB connected board.

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Run a Sample Project

Create and run a Hello Word project (blinking the onboard LED) on the Intel® Edison.

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You should now have the Arduino IDE installed and the Intel® Edison’s onboard LED should be blinking.

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