====== Basic Arduino Uno Dev Setup in Linux (Debian-based) ======

Getting a basic development environment for the Arduino Uno up and running in Linux is straightforward. This uses the Arduino IDE.

  - Open up Synaptic and install the “arduino” package.  This will also install “arduino-core” and other dependencies.
  - Grab your arduino, a breadboard, some wires, a resistor, and an LED, and wire up a quick test.  (I used the CIRC-01 project from the Sparkfun Inventor’s Kit guide).
  - Connect the Arduino USB cable to your PC, then plug in the Arduino board.
  - Start up the Arduino IDE.
  - Go to “Tools”, “Board”, and make sure “Arduino Uno” is selected.
  - Go to “Tools”, “Serial Port” and select the port that your Arduino board is using.
  - Go to “File”, “Examples”, “Basics” and click “Blink”.  This will load a very simple bit of code that will cause the LED you wired up to blink on and off.
  - Click the “Upload” button.  If all is well, then the LED on the breadboard should start blinking.

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