Arduino Getting Started

Software

  1. Follow the instructions in Arduino Library Installation to install the required software and libraries.

  2. Choose a suitable example sketch and upload the code to your Arduino.

Hardware

  1. Connect your shield to a Microcontroller board supported by this library.

  2. Set some jumpers on the board like explained here

  3. Connect your motor(s) to the screw terminals.

  4. Connect a 12V DC power supply with current limitation.

Ready!

Switch on the power supply and control your motor(s) with the serial monitor in the Arduino IDE. Refer to Arduino API and Keyboard commands for more details on how to use the example sketches.