If you are having a problem with a MakeXchange product or just need some questions answered, we are here to help!
The first place to start would be our Troubleshooting & Support online forums. Chances are you may not be the first to experience the problem and a solution could already be just a click away!
But... If you are like me, you always seem to get the strange problems no one has ever seen before. If this is you, I want to first say "Sorry to hear that.". Trust me, I know what it feels like. The second thing I would say is please fill out the support form at the bottom of this screen or email us directly at support@makexchange.com.
We usually respond in a couple of hours or faster!
Before your computer can send coding instructions to your microcontroller you will have to install the appropriate driver and Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
Download installation software for your operating system below.
Note: If you own an invention lab, you can find these files and more on the USB thumb drive that came with your lab.
Inventing With Electronics For Beginners comes with a 62-page full-color spiral-bound project guide.
Code and other supporting documents for these projects can be downloaded from our GitHub Page.
If you are new to programming, diving into code can be an intimidating prospect. Don't let it be!
As you move forward, keep these words of the brilliant inventor and early computer scientist Grace Hopper, in mind:
" A ship in port is safe. But that's not what ships are built for."
- Grace Hopper