Getting Started With Arduino: Configuring the IDE

So, you just finished installing the IDE! Now, to get the most out of it, you need to set it up. This is an important step in reaching the software's full potential.

Start by clicking "File", then "Preferences".

You will see a screen similar to this:

Check both the "Verbose Output" boxes to enable it to display more detailed information in the console when compiling and uploading code to your board.

Then enable all compiler warnings.

Click "OK" to exit the preferences window.

Next, click "Tools", then "Boards", and "Arduino AVR Boards". Ensure that "Arduino Uno" is selected.

Finally, click "Tools", then "Ports", and click the port your board is connected to. In this case, mine was connected to port 8.

If your port is not found in that list, please refer to the next post.

You are now ready to start programming!