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The guide below is a software setup guide for Windows aimed for general use of Microduino products.

For kit specific getting started guides please follow the appropriate links in the [[#Kit_Specific_Software_Setup_Guides]] section:

=Kit Specific Software Setup Guides=
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<big><b>If your kit is not listed, please proceed following the general setup guide below.</b></big>

=Download=
Download the latest Windows IDE: http://microduinoinc.com/download/
[[File:Download_Windows_IDE.png|link=http://microduinoinc.com/download/|500px|left|thumb]]<br clear=all>

=Installation=
1. Double click on the setup file to start the installation process. Click <b>Next</b>.
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2. The next window will allow you to select which options to install. Leave all checked and click <b>Install</b>.
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3. The installation process will begin for the Arduino IDE. 
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4. Wait until it is complete.
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5. After the Arduino IDE has been installed, a window for driver installation will appear. Click <b>Next</b>. 
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6. Click on "<b>I accept this agreement</b>" and click <b>Next</b> to start the drivers installation.
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7. After the drivers are installed, click <b>Finish</b>.
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8.Installation is now complete! Click on <b>Finish</b>.
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9.If you left the run option checked, the software will start to launch. Otherwise locate the program shortcut on your desktop or start menu and launch it.
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10. The software is now ready to be used!
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=Confirm Drivers Installed Successfully=
Confirm that the drivers are installed successfully based on your hardware.

Refer to the table below for which programmer each kit uses:
{| class="wikitable"
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! Programmer
! Contained in Kit
! Programmable Boards
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| USBTTL
| 102 Basic Kit
| Core, Core+, CoreRF
|- 
| mBattery
| Itty Bitty City, 202 Advanced Kit, 302 Expert Kit
| Core, Core+, CoreRF
|-
| (CoreUSB)*
| X01 Series Kits: 101 Basic Kit; 201 Advanced Kit; 301 Expert Kit
| CoreUSB
|}
*NOTE: CoreUSB is a core module with an integrated programmer.

==USBTTL==
*Connect [[Microduino-USBTTL]] to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
[[File:microduinoGettingStart-USBTTL.jpg|500px|center|thumb]]
==CoreUSB==
*Connect [[Microduino-CoreUSB]] or [[mCookie-CoreUSB]] to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
[[File:microduinoGettingStart-CoreUSB.jpg|500px|center|thumb]]
==mBattery==
*Connect [[mCookie-Battery]] to your computer.
[[File:MBattery-t.jpg|400px|center|thumb]]
<blockquote>IMPORTANT: Ensure that mBattery is "ON" by pressing and holding the button. A red LED should be on, which indicates that power is being supplied to the modules. mBattery must be "ON" in order to program the modules.</blockquote>
*Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
[[File:microduinoGettingStart-USBTTL.jpg|500px|center|thumb]]

=Selecting Board Type and Processor=
Selecting the Board Type and Processor is required to compile the correct code for the core module.

Configuring the software is done under '''Tools > Board''' and '''Tools > Processor'''.

Below is the table which lists all the core modules with corresponding '''Board''' and '''Processor'''. The table also lists kits that contain specific core modules.

Example usage would be for the Core module in Itty Bitty City. Board is '''Microduino/mCookie-Core (328p)''' and Processor is '''Atmega328P@16M,5V'''.
{| class="wikitable"
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! Name
! Board
! Processor
! Contained in Kit
|-
| rowspan="2" | Core (168pa)
| rowspan="2" | Microduino/mCookie-Core (168pa)
| Atmega168pa@8M,3.3V
|-
| Atmega168pa@16M,5V
|-
| rowspan="2" | Core (328p)
| rowspan="2" | Microduino/mCookie-Core (328p)
| Atmega328P@8M,3.3V

|-
| Atmega328P@16M,5V
| [[Itty_Bitty_City|Itty Bitty City Kit]], '''X02 Series Kits''': [[MCookie_Basic_Kit|102 Basic Kit]]; [[MCookie_Advanced_Kit|202 Advanced Kit]]; [[MCookie_Expert_Kit|302 Expert Kit]]
|-
| rowspan="2" | Core+ (644pa)
| rowspan="2" | Microduino/mCookie-Core+ (644pa)
| Atmega644pa@16M,3.3V
|-
| Atmega644pa@16M,5V
| [[MCookie_Expert_Kit|302 Expert Kit]]
|-
| rowspan="2" | Core+ (1284pa)
| rowspan="2" | Microduino/mCookie-Core+ (1284pa)
| Atmega1284pa@8M,3.3V
|-
| Atmega1284pa@16M,5V
|-
| CoreUSB
| Microduino/mCookie-Core USB (32u4)
| USB
| '''X01 Series Kits''': [[MCookie_Basic_Kit|101 Basic Kit]]; [[MCookie_Advanced_Kit|201 Advanced Kit]]; [[MCookie_Expert_Kit|301 Expert Kit]]
|-
| CoreRF
| Microduino/mCookie RF (128rfa1)
|}

==Determining Processor Variant==
===Core===
<center>
[[File:microduinoGettingStart-Core3V3.jpg|250px]]
[[File:microduinoGettingStart-Core+3V3.jpg|250px]]
</center>
===Core+===
<center>
[[File:microduinoGettingStart-Core5V.jpg|250px]]
[[File:microduinoGettingStart-Core+5V.jpg|250px]]
</center>

=Arduino IDE Basics=
===Interface===
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*'''[Verify]''': Checks for errors in the code.

*'''[Upload]''': Uploads the program to a MCU.

*'''[Serial Monitor]''': Useful in debugging programs.

===Tools===
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*'''[Board]''': Select the corresponding core module to which the program is being uploaded.

*'''[Processor]''': Select the corresponding processor.

*'''[Port]''': Select the common USB port.

===Uploading Code===
#Select board type and processor.
#Select the port.
#Click upload.


*Note: If using mBattery to upload to a core module. Ensure that mBattery is "ON" and supplying power to the modules. There will be a red LED on. 
[[File:MBattery-t.jpg|300px]]