Snazzy FX ARDCORE - Manual (Page 10)

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Setup Instructions for the SNAZZY FX Ardcore
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU PLUG THE ARDCORE INTO YOUR SYSTEM!
We’ve taken appropriate steps to ensure that you can’t burn out the ArdCore system very easily. But it can
still happen, because the Arduino UNO is a microprocessor system, and all micro systems can be damaged.
Here are a few hints about proper handling:
• Don’t plug in the ArdCore power connector into a rack power supply that is turned on. It’s never a
good idea, but particularly not for a microprocessor device.
• The surface of the Ardcore module is packed full of circuitry. Don’t let the face of the board touch
metal or another conductive material when the ArdCore is receiving power. Watch for static
electricity when you are handling the module. The AVR chip is very sensitive.
Make sure to install the USB DRIVER (FTD vcp )driver for your OS. (osx or win) it is available at
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Arduino Programming Interface
There's only one thing you can use to get software loaded on, the Arduino IDE.
Get it at
http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
There's a really good walk through here
http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage
Ardcore is powered by an Arduino UNO
You'll also need to get the FTDI driver installed on your computer
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
(Make sure you scroll down a little - the D2XX drivers at the top are *not* what you want to use. If you
scroll down, you will see download instructions for each OS that is available...)