Sparkfun Electronics RedBoard, Manual

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// The three most important commands for this guide are seen below:
GUI
(Graphical User Interface)
Verify:
Compiles and approves your code. It will catch errors in syntax (like missing semi-colons or parenthesis). // See Diagram Below
1
Upload:
Sends your code to the RedBoard. When you click it, you should see the lights on your board blink rapidly. // See Diagram Below
2
New:
This buttons opens up a new code window tab.
3
Open:
This button will let you open up an existing sketch. // See Diagram Below
4
Save:
This saves the currently active sketch.
5
Serial Monitor:
This will open a window that displays any serial information your RedBoard is transmitting. It is very useful for debugging.
6
Code Area:
This is the area where you compose the code for your sketch.
8
Message Area:
This is where the IDE tells you if there were any errors in your code.
9
Sketch Name:
This shows the name of the sketch you are currently working on.
7
Verify
Upload
Open
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