Getting started: Microduino IDE for Mac

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Download

  • Select the corresponding download for your Mac OS version:

https://www.microduino.cc/download

Installation

  • Open the downloaded file. You will see the Arduino IDE and a Drivers folder:
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  • If the following window appears when trying to open "Arduino IDE for Microduino", go to:

System Preferences->Security and Privacy->Change "Allow apps downloaded from:" to Anywhere.
*Please follow this guide if you are using OS X 10.12.1 (Sierra) or above to re-enable the "Anywhere" option: http://osxdaily.com/2016/09/27/allow-apps-from-anywhere-macos-gatekeeper/

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  • Open the Drivers folder. Then install the driver package for your particular Mac OS version:
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  • Your Mac is trying to recognize the new device. Briefly press the key to the right of your shift key.
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  • A popup will appear saying that your keyboard cannot be recognized. Click "Skip".
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  • Select the keyboard layout for your region (ANSI for most users). Click done.
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Confirm Drivers Installed Successfully

  • Connect Microduino-USBTTL to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
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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.

The Board Types

When using Microduino-Core, select the proper processor for your board:


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When using Microduino-Core+, select the proper processor for your board:


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When using Microduino-CoreUSB or mCookie-CoreUSB, select Microduino-CoreUSB:


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Uploading Code

  1. Select board type and processor.
  2. Select the port.
  3. Click upload.