I ran into some problem but even if I resolve them, it seems that there are some fundamental limits with the integration with Visual Studio because VS does not support well cross-platform development even with Platform IO.įor example, I could not find detailed information about how to configure VS to control independently building the firmware and uploading it (VS project templates do not seem to allow to specify separate commands for building and uploading/running firmware) and/or debugging firmware via JTAG. Successful installation of Visual Micro in the next step.I have tried to use Platform IO with Visual Studio. Performs some initial tasks with Atmel Studio that are required for a Start Atmel Studio once before you proceed. If you are not sure which IDE to choose, read this article:ĭownload the IDE of your choice (Visual Studio or Atmel Studio The original tools in the background that you have installed in step 1. The Visual Micro extensionĮnables Visual Studio and Atmel Studio to compile and upload Arduino code, using
Powerful editor and integrated tools for compiling and uploading your code.Īfter installing one of these IDEs, we will later install Visual MicroĪs an extension module to these IDEs. Install either Microsoft Visual Studio or Atmel Studio
Of the Arduino software is supported, check theġ. Visual Micro always tries to support the newest versions of the Arduino software. Read the instructions of the board manufacturer. There are also boards that require a particular version number, like To be on the safe side, install the newest version of the IDE. Please follow the instructions of theīoard manufacturer or board specific instructions on the Projects will remember the choice when made with a project open.Įnsure the Arduino IDE Installed is the Desktop version, not the Windows App store Version.įor certain newer boards, a minimum version of The choice will become the default in your global settings. Drop down the list and select a different application such as "Arduino 1.6/1.8". The default micro-application name will show as "Visual Micro". When locations for one or more Arduino IDE versions have been configured they will appear in the Micro Applications combo box on the tool bar and menu. To configure Visual Micro to use an IDE click the 'Configure' button on the Visual Micro Explorer. (tip: In most cases the same hardware and libraries can be installed using Manage Boards without need for Visual Micro to find an installed Arduino IDE) Installing an Arduino IDE has become optional since Visual Micro 1702.25 (25th Feb 2017).Īfter installation of Visual Micro, hardware and libraries can be installed using the Manage Boards and Manage Libraries tabs in the Visual Micro Explorer.Īlternatively, configuring Visual Micro to use an installed Arduino IDE provides access to built-in hardware (such as AVR and Teensy), help/references and libraries. Install the Software According to your Boardįollow the instructions which the manufacturer of your boardįor Arduino compatible boards in general, there are software packagesĪre more or less similar to the Arduino software.įollow your board manufacturer's instructions and install the software