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### Software Requirements
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- **Arduino Labs for Micropython**: Ensure you have the [latest version](https://labs.arduino.cc/en/labs/micropython) of the IDE..
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- **Arduino Labs for Micropython**: Ensure you have the [latest version](https://labs.arduino.cc/en/labs/micropython) of the IDE. (Optional)
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- **MicroPython Firmware Installer**: [This installer](https://labs.arduino.cc/en/labs/micropython-installer) is needed to upload the MicroPython firmware onto your Arduino board. You can download it from the official Arduino website under the MicroPython section.
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## How to setup your board
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Once the firmware is installed a "Installation successful" message will appear. At this point you can safely close the installer as your board is now ready for tinkering!
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![Firmware Successfully Uploaded!](./assets/flashed.png)
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### Programming your bard
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### IDE setup
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#### Offline IDE
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After downloading the [latest version](https://labs.arduino.cc/en/labs/micropython) of the IDE you can use it for the first time by:
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1. Unpack the compressed folder you downloaded.
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2. Plug your Arduino board into your computer using a USB cable.
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3. Press the connection button on the top left corner of the window. This will look like a plug and socket as in this image:
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- Unpack the compressed folder you downloaded.
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- Execute "Arduino Lab for MicroPython.exe"
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#### Online IDE
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Alternatively, you can use the IDE without installing it by using the online version available [here](https://lab-micropython.arduino.cc/).
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#### Connecting Board and IDE
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1. Plug your Arduino board into your computer using a USB cable.
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2. Press the connection button on the top left corner of the window. This will look like a plug and socket as in this image:
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4. Select the COM port where your board is connected.
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3. Select the COM port where your board is connected.
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You are now ready to upload your first sketch.
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