Ameba Arduino SDK (ambd_arduino)

1. About dev & master branch

Branch	Usage	Remarks
master	stable release	master branch is only for hosting stable release by link https://github.com/ambiot/ambd_arduino/raw/master/Arduino_package/package_realtek.com_amebad_index.json, refer to section 2 to use the stable release
dev	merge PR & early release	dev branch is open to Pull Request(PR) for feature addition and bug fix. It will also have the latest features which you can access via this link https://github.com/ambiot/ambd_arduino/raw/dev/Arduino_package/package_realtek.com_amebad_early_index.json (refer below for steps to install early release on Arduino IDE, but please be noted that as this is a early release, bugs and/or performance issue might occur and break your program)

For all release information, please visit this link.

2. How to add Realtek Ameba Arduino package to Arduino IDE:

You can refer to this link to get started: http://www.amebaiot.com/ameba-arduino-getting-started/ , or follow the steps below.

1. Add Ameba Arduino SDK link to Arduino IDE Additional Boards Manager

   Arduino IDE 1.6.5 and above versions support third party hardware so please make sure to use the latest Arduino IDE for better experience.

   Therefore, you need to add Ameba Arduino SDK link in

   "File" -> "Preferences" -> "Additional Boards Manager URLs:"

   Copy and paste the following link into the field and click "OK",

   https://github.com/ambiot/ambd_arduino/raw/master/Arduino_package/package_realtek.com_amebad_index.json

   We also suggest to enable "Show verbose output" options on "compilation" and "upload" in Preference for easier debugging.

   
   

2. Install Ameba board in "Board Manager"

   Open "Tools" -> "Board" -> "Board Manager", wait for it to update additional hardware configurations, then type "ameba" in the search bar, you will see Realtek Ameba in the list.

   Press "Install" to start the installation.

   
   

3. Select your Ameba model in "Tools" -> "Board" -> "AmebaD ARM (32-bits) Boards"

   Make sure you select the correct model for your board, otherwise your program might not work properly

   Now you are ready to develop and upload firmware onto Ameba.

   For more information, please refer to https://www.amebaiot.com/en/ameba-arduino-summary/

   
   

3. Contributing to Ameba

Please spend 5 mins to read the Coding Style and Contribution Guideline at here before you contribute.