Windows: Arduino-Software install
Using the Open-Source IDE Software (integrated development environment), you can upload your sketches to your Arduino Mirco-controller.
- Download the installation file of the Arduino IDE and start the Installation.

Arduino driver install
Driver Installation under Windows
Connect your Arduino Board with a USB cable to your Computer. Windows starts a driver Installation, but usually fail. This is the case, follow these steps:
- Click on the Start Button and search for "device Manager".
- So you can find your Arduino Board, press the small triangle in front of the "ports (COM & LPT)".
- Click with the right mouse button on your Arduino and select the Option "update driver software".
- Press on "browse my Computer for driver software" and navigate to the following path: "C/program files/Arduino/drivers". Confirm the driver Installation and follow the steps. The driver is now successfully installed.

Arduino connect to the PC
Windows: Arduino IDE konfigurien
So that you can load sketches using the Software on your Arduino Board, you need to select the correct Board and the correct Port:
- To do this, click in the Arduino IDE, click "tools" and select Board to your Arduino Controller.
- Repeat this step for the Port that the Arduino Board is used.
Basic programming knowledge will help you to write your first Arduino sketches. On the Internet you will find numerous points of contact, the program online for free to learn.