SainSmart UNO R3 User manual

SainSmart UNO R3 Starter Kit
//SainSmart UNO R3
The SainSmart UNO R3 is one of several development boards based on the ATmega328-AU. We
like it mainly because of its extensive support network and its versatility. It has 14 digital
input/output pins (6 of which can be PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz crystal oscillator,
a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. Don’t worry, you’ll learn
about all these later
Access the Internet
In order to get your Arduino up and running, you'll need to download some software first from
www.arduino.cc (it's free!). This software, known as the Arduino IDE, will allow you to program
the Arduino to do exactly what you want. It’s like a word processor for writing programs. With an
internet-capable computer, open up your favorite browser and type in the following URL into the
address bar: www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software

// Connect your SainSmart Uno to your Computer
Use the USB cable provided in the SIK kit to connect the UNO R3 to one of your computer’s USB
inputs.
// Install Drivers
Depending on your computer’s operating system, you will need to follow specific instructions.
Please consult the URLs below for specific instructions on how to install the drivers onto your
SainSmart Uno.
* You will need to scroll to the section labeled “Install the drivers”.
Windows Installation Process
Go to the web address below to access the instructions for installations on a Windows-based
computer.
http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/Windows
Macintosh OS X Installation Process
Macs do not require you to install drivers. Enter the following URL if you have questions.
Otherwise proceed to next page.
http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/MacOSX
Linux: 32 bit / 64 bit, Installation Process
Go to the web address below to access the instructions for installations on a Linux-based
computer.
http://www.arduino.cc/playground/Learning/Linux
Open the Arduino IDE software on your computer. Poke around and get to know
the interface. We aren’t going to code right away, this is just an introduction. e
step is to set your IDE to identify your Uno R3.
// Open the Arduino IDE:

Example 1:
Mount the SainSmart 1602 LCD Keypad Shield on top of the SainSmart UNO
R3 and connect the headers like this:

Then connect it to your computer using a USB cable as you normally would.
Next, set up your development environment. Go to the Arduino website:
www.arduino.cc and click up a software link and download the Arduino
software Arduino 023. See the following figure:
When finish the download, unzip the “arduino0023.zip”, open the software and
this application will pop up like this:

Then download the document “LCDkeypad.rar” provided by SainSmart, unzip
it and put it under the “libraries” file. The path will be like this:
\arduino-0023\libraries\LCD4Bit_mod\examples\LCD4Bit_modExample
Here we have “LCD4Bit_modExample.pde”, click it and it will show like this:

Next click up the “upload”, then you will have the software in the SainSmart
UNO R3 and we can test the button function on LCD.
Press select key, "Select Key OK:”

Example 2:
Mount the SainSmart Graphic LCD4884 Shield on top of the
SainSmart UNO R3 and connect the headers. It will look like
this:

Then connect it to your computer using a USB cable as you
normally would.
Next, set up your development environment. Go to the Arduino
website: www.arduino.cc and click up a software link and
download the Arduino software Arduino 023. See the following
figure:

When finish the download, unzip the “arduino0023.zip”, open
the software and this application will pop up like this:

Then download the document “LCD4884S.rar” provided by
Sainsmart , unzip it and put it under the “libraries” file. The path
will be like this:
Here we have “lcd4884_mene.pde”, click it and it will show like this:
Next click up the “upload”, then you will have the software in
the SainSmart UNO R3 and the LCD will show like this:
Press down the button, you will see the temperature like this: