From 99b2d9f8398872c8c3069fc843cd163d7a8e6112 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: seaxwi <71350948+seaxwi@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:07:08 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] New and improved --- .../How-to-install-the-Arduino-IDE.md | 67 +++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 60 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/Software Support/Installation/How-to-install-the-Arduino-IDE.md b/content/Software Support/Installation/How-to-install-the-Arduino-IDE.md index 24644af6..99234de2 100644 --- a/content/Software Support/Installation/How-to-install-the-Arduino-IDE.md +++ b/content/Software Support/Installation/How-to-install-the-Arduino-IDE.md @@ -3,16 +3,69 @@ title: "How to install the Arduino IDE" id: 360019833020 --- -## Overview +Learn how to download and install the desktop-based Arduino IDE. -For help with installing the Arduino IDE on your system, please see the [Getting Started Guide](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide) or follow one of the links below to be taken directly to the step-by-step instructions. +--- + +## Installation instructions + +> If you're using a Chromebook, see [Use Arduino with Chromebook](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360016495639-Use-Arduino-with-Chromebook). + +### Windows + +1. [Download the latest release](https://downloads.arduino.cc/arduino-ide/arduino-ide_latest_Windows_64bit.exe). +2. Follow the instructions in the installation guide. +3. When completing the setup, leave _Run Arduino IDE_ ticked to launch the application, or launch it later from the Start Menu. + +### macOS + +1. [Download the latest release](https://downloads.arduino.cc/arduino-ide/arduino-ide_latest_macOS_64bit.dmg). +2. Double-click the disk image (.dmg) file. +3. Drag and drop the Arduino IDE application into the Applications folder. +4. Launch Arduino IDE the same way you would launch any other application (such as ⌘ + Space for Spotlight and search for "Arduino"). + +### Linux + +1. [Download the latest release](https://downloads.arduino.cc/arduino-ide/arduino-ide_latest_Linux_64bit.AppImage). +2. Find the AppImage file in your file manager. +3. Make the AppImage file executable: + + 1. Right-click the file. + 2. Choose Properties, + 3. Select the Permissions. + 4. Tick the _Allow executing file as program_ box. + +4. Double-click the file to launch + +--- + +## Additional download options + +Additional options: + +* For more control in mass deployment, use the _MSI installer_ package (Windows Installer) file. +* For a portable installation on Windows or Linux, use the "ZIP file" option. + * _ZIP file_ (Windows) + * _ZIP file 64 bits (X86-64)_ (Linux) +* Nightly builds – preview incoming releases. +* IDE 1 (legacy) + +**[View all download options on the Software page](https://www.arduino.cc/en/software).** + +--- + +## If you need help + +* Arduino IDE 2 runs on the following systems: -## Installation guides + * **Windows:** Win 10 (64-bit) or newer + * **macOS:** 10.14: “Mojave” or newer, 64-bit + * **Linux:** 64-bit -* [Windows](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Windows) -* [macOS](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/macOS) -* [Linux](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Linux) -* [Portable IDE](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/PortableIDE) (Windows and Linux) +* If you're using a Chromebook, see [Use Arduino with Chromebook](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360016495639-Use-Arduino-with-Chromebook). +* If you're installing the legacy version, see these guides for [Windows](https://docs.arduino.cc/software/ide-v1/tutorials/Windows), [macOS](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/macOS), [Linux](https://docs.arduino.cc/software/ide-v1/tutorials/Linux). +* Consider using the [Web Editor](https://create.arduino.cc/editor) (you'll need to install the [Arduino Create Agent](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360014869820-Install-the-Arduino-Create-Agent)). +* Check the [Installation & Troubleshooting category](https://forum.arduino.cc/c/using-arduino/installation-troubleshooting/18) in the Arduino Forum.