Getting Started with Arduino Using Windows

      Using Arduino for some people it is difficult but once you follow the Nine simple steps below you can immediately understand how to use arduino very easily. First, you must have the Arduino board and USB cable. In this tutorial, I assume you are using an Arduino Uno, Arduino Duemilanove, Nano or Diecimila. second, you need to download Software Arduino. Third, Connect Board. Connect the Arduino board with the computer using a USB cable. Green LED (labeled PWR) will live. fourth, Drivers Installation You can verify that the drivers are installed by opening the Windows Device Manager (in the Hardware tab in the Control Panel - System). Search for "USB Serial Port" in the Ports, that's the Arduino board. fifth, Run Application Double click on the Arduino Arduino application (arduino.exe). sixth, Open Blink example. Open LED Blink program example: File> Examples> 1.Basics> Blink. seventh, select your board.You need to choose the option in the Tools menu> Board in accordance with the Arduino board is used. eighth, Select anda.Pilih serial port serial port used by your Arduino board from the Tools menu> Serial Port. Usually this is COM3 or higher (COM1 and COM2 usually reserved for serial port hardware). Finally, Upload upload program If successful there will be a message "Done uploading." which appears on the status bar.

       Some time after the upload is complete, you can see the pin 13 (L) LED on the board start flickering (orange). If so, congratulations! You've successfully run the Arduino and its program successfully.