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Programming using iForge
Programming using iForge
For the programming we will use iForge by Genesis. Once you open the https://iforge.genlrn.com/ website you will see the following message.
Click the download Arduino Plugin which will enable to send the code you write to your robot. We will explain this in more details when we meet each other.
Below is explained how to register for iForge so you have your own account.
Registering for iForge
Registering for iForge
At the left top of the screen you will see a link to login.
In the next screen choose register.
Fill the form and remember email and password.
For Linux users try ArduBlockly https://github.com/carlosperate/ardublockly as alternative. The blocks are slightly different but it works really well.
Alternatively you can use iForge but cut and paste the C-code on the right top of the user interface and add it to the official Arduino IDE.
Driver for our robot
Driver for our robot
CH340 / CH341 USB to serial drivers, Some Arduino-like boards are not immediately recognized by some computers. One of the most common reason is the use the CH341 USB to serial communication chipset. The manufacturer of these chips has a driver for most operating systems which can be found @ http://www.wch.cn/downloadlist/driver-1.html. Look for the link with name <CH341SER_YourOperatingSystem> and follow the instructions provided. Below some quick links:
- For Windows: http://www.wch.cn/download/CH341SER_EXE.html
- For Mac OS: http://www.wch.cn/download/CH341SER_MAC_ZIP.html
- For Linux: http://www.wch.cn/download/CH341SER_LINUX_ZIP.html
The manufacturer is china based so you might need to use Google translate or an alternative service to read their webpages.
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