Introduction to Arduino
IEEE Build Something Cool

Computer Requirements

You'll need a Windows, Mac, or Linux/Ubuntu computer with with a good Internet connection.
(iPads, tablets, smartphones, Chromebooks won't work for this workshop.)

Codecraft is supported on:

• Windows 10 or newer with 32-bit and 64-bit systems

• Mac OS 10.13.6 (High Sierra) or above

• Linux - Ubuntu

The Arduino UNO we are using in this workshop has the ATMEGA 16U2 USB interface. The device drivers are included in Windows, MacOS and Linux.
If you are using an Arduino with the CP210 USB interface, you may need to download and install device drivers.
Note that Codecraft does not support Arduino boards with the CH340 USB interface. The Arduino IDE does support CH340 boards.)

USB connections

If your computer has only USB C ports, you'll need a USB C adapter or hub to connect your Arduino kit.
USB C ports look like this: (new notebooks and MacBooks use these)

Required:
Codecraft Software Installation and Setup

We'll be using Codecraft, an easy to use graphical programming tool for this workshop.
(It is based on MIT Scratch.)

• Go to https://ide.tinkergen.com/

• Optional: If you want to save your programs (Codecraft programs):

  • Click Login, then Click Signup and follow instructions to setup a new account

    • Note that you need to:

      1. enter your email address. 

      2. Click on "Send a verification code to the email"

      3. check your email for the verification code

      4. Enter the verification code

      5. Be sure to remember your password!

    • Then click on the account name on the upper right, then settings, and add your name, photo, etc. as you'd like