BoSL code

Programming BoSL

The BoSL Board can be easily programmed with custom code using the Arduino IDE. Flowing these steps will setup the Arduino IDE software and configure it for working with BoSL.

1. Download the latest version of the Arduino IDE: https from: //www.arduino.cc/en/main/software

2. Install the IDE as per the installer instructions.

3. Connect a battery Pack to the BoSL DC power jack, ensure that the voltage is between 3.5 V and 5.5 V or the BoSL will be damaged. The supplied 3 AA battery pack is suggested for your first attempt.

4. Connect the BoSL board to the computer via the micro-USB port, the first time you plug a new board into your computer it may take a while to recognise as drivers are being installed.

5. Launch the Arduino IDE and open the script which you wish to program onto the BoSL

6. Under the Tools tab at the top of the window select Board: "Arduino Pro\Pro Mini"

7. Under the Tools tab at the top of the window select Processor: "ATmega328P (3.3V 8MHz)"

8. Under the Tools tab at the top of the window under Port select the COM port of your BoSL Board.

9. At the top bar click upload (round button with a right arrow). You should see some progress indication in the bottom console

10. The BoSL is now being programmed with your code, you should see lights flashing on the BoSL board.

11. Wait until the console says "Done Uploading" and disconnect the BoSL board.

Congratulations! You have just programmed the BoSL board, you can repeat these steps to upload new code to the BoSL.

Please visit our github for further details:

1. BoSL GitHub[[1]]