RESOURCES

Download Essential Resources for Your Courses: Drivers, Libraries, IDEs, eBooks, Fan Made 3D Printables and Fritzing Parts

Libraries

Click here to learn How to Install a Library to your IDE. (Using Thonny IDE? Click here)

Shield Kit Required Libraries

TimerOne HERO Library
Multi-Function Shield Library
LCD Keypad Shield Library

Adventure Kit: 30 Days Lost In Space Required Libraries Shield Kit Required Libraries

7-Segment Display Library
Rotary Encoder Library
OLED U8g2lib Library
4x4 Keypad Library
(Legacy) U8g2 Library

Adventure Kit 2: Day Zero Required Libraries

T-Display Library
TFT Touchscreen Library
Real Time Clock Library
RFID Library
4x4 Keypad Library
LCD1602 Library
Stepper Motor Library
IR Remote Library
7-Segment Display Library

LCD-GUI (Bonus Course)

LCD-KBV (Bonus Course)

Touchscreen (Bonus Course)

Sensor Kit Required Libraries

DHT Sensor

MicroPython Libraries

lcd_api.py

i2c_lcd.py

mfrc522.py

imu.py

vector3d.py

HERO BOARD PC DRIVERS/IDE

Download the driver compatible with your operating system.

Windows

Windows CH340 Driver
Arduino IDE (Windows)

How to Install:

Install and run the .exe file.

Connect the HERO board to your computer.

Open the Arduino IDE.

Navigate to Tools > Serial Port in the Arduino IDE.

Locate the COM Port corresponding to your connected device; note that the COM number may vary based on your system.

MacOS

Mac CH340 Driver
Arduino IDE (MacOS)

How to Install:

Install and run the .pkg file.

Connect the HERO board to your Mac.

Open the Arduino IDE.

Navigate to Tools > Serial Port in the Arduino IDE.

Locate the COM Port associated with your connected device; please be aware that the COM number may differ depending on your system.

ARDUINO CREATE CHROME EXTENSION

install the Extension Arduino Create for Education Extension for ChromeOS/Chromebook to use as IDE.

Arduino Create for Education Extension

Arduino Create for Education Extension

How to Install:

Add the Arduino Create for Education Extension to ChromeOS/Chromebook.

Install the extension.

Now, you can use your Chromebook as an IDE for Arduino projects.

**We have received notice that the official chrome extension may (on rare occasions) cause errors for some users. If you are having trouble with board recognition or a “too many sketches” error, we recommend trying the third party application duino.app for your Chromebook instead. **

EXTRA RESOURCES

Additional resources to assist you on your journey!

Fritzing Parts for Adventure Kit: 30 Days Lost In Space

Fritzing is an open-source software designed for creating clean and professional wiring diagrams.

HERO Board
Dip Switch
4x4 Keypad
128x64 OLED
TM1637 7-Segment Display
Passive Buzzer

Rotary Encoder

How to Install:

Visit fritzing.org and install the software.

Open Fritzing to find built-in components like buttons and LEDs.

Download the parts you’d like above.

Right-click the parts tab to import and use extra components.

Ebooks

BONUS EBOOKS/COURSES

Arduino for Beginners - 10 Best Starter Projects for Any Maker

37 Beginner Projects: Arduino for Beginners 

10 Weekend Projects for Engineers

Community Made 3D Prints!

Link to Community Printables Page
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