Ameba Arduino SDK (ambpro2_arduino)

1. About `dev` & `main` branch

Branch	Usage	Remarks
`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/ambpro2_arduino/raw/dev/Arduino_package/package_realtek.com_amebapro2_early_index.json (refer below for steps to install early release on Arduino IDE, please be noted that as this is a early release, bugs and/or performance issue might occur and break your program)
`main`	stable release	`main` branch is only for hosting stable release, no `PR` will be merged, refer to the following steps to use the stable release

For all release information, please visit this link.

You can refer to this link to get started: https://www.amebaiot.com/en/amebad-amb82-mini-arduino-getting-started/ , or follow the steps below.

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/ambpro2_arduino/raw/main/Arduino_package/package_realtek.com_amebapro2_index.json

We also suggest to enable "Show verbose output" options on "compilation" and "upload" in Preference for easier debugging.
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.
Select your Ameba model in "Tools" -> "Board" -> "AmebaPro2 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/