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## Supported boards
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Learn how to connect a board to the Arduino Science Journal app. In this article:
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The Science Journal app supports the following boards:
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*[Compatible boards](#compatible-boards)
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*[Set up your board](#set-up-your-board)
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*[Connect the Science Journal app](#connect-the-science-journal-app)
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*[Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
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- Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense
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## Set up your board
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## Compatible boards
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### Set up the Arduino MKR WiFi 1010
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The Science Journal can be used with the following boards:
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* Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 (with the Science Carrier, or Science Carrier Rev2)
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> Note: The MKR WiFi 1010 needs to be connected using the Science Carrier, which is only available in the[Arduino Science Kit Physics Lab](https://store.arduino.cc/products/arduino-science-kit-physics-lab).
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1. Connect the board to the carrier, making sure that the pins (e.g. A1, A2) line up.
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## Set up your board
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2. Power the setup, via a USB cable to the board or otherwise.
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1.**Upload the Science Journal firmware:**
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### Set up the Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense
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* If your board came with a Science Kit, **it will have the the required firmware out-of-the-box**.
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* If you're using a board not included in a Science Kit, an individually bought board replacement, or have flashed the board with different firmware, see [Upload the Science Journal firmware](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/4408029337746-Upload-the-Science-Journal-firmware).
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The Nano 33 BLE Sense needs to be flashed with special firmware for use with the Science Journal app.
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2.**If you're using a Science Carrier:** Connect the board to the Science Carrier, ensuring that the pins (e.g., A1, A2) align properly.
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1.[Flash the firmware](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/4408029337746).
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3. Power the setup, via a USB cable to the board or otherwise.
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## Connect the Science Journal app
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Under **Available Devices**, the arrow next to Arduino Boards should be pointing downwards (if not, tap it). You may have to swipe down to see the list.
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Learn how to get started with the Arduino Science Journal.
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Learn how to get started with the Arduino Science Journal. In this article:
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*[Get the app](#get-the-app)
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*[Compatible boards](#compatible-boards)
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The Arduino Science Journal app can be downloaded from the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).
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You can download the Arduino Science Journal app from the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).
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*[Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/arduino-science-journal/id1518014927)
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*<aclass="link-external"href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/arduino-science-journal/id1518014927">Download on the App Store</a>
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*<aclass="link-external"href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.arduino.sciencejournal">Get it on Google Play</a>
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Read [Setting up Experiments](https://science-journal.arduino.cc/sj/module/getting-started-1/lesson/setting-up-experiments) for instructions on how to setup the app on an Android or iOS device.
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> Note 1: The MKR WiFi 1010 needs to be connected using the Science Carrier, which is only available in the [Arduino Science Kit Physics Lab](https://store.arduino.cc/products/arduino-science-kit-physics-lab).
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