# How to Install uKit Explore Arduino Library

### Step 1: Download Arduino IDE

Below is the example for the Windows users. You can download the Arduino IE from the official Arduino website: [Arduino IDE ](http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software).

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{% hint style="info" %}
Recommended to use at least Arduino 1.8.0 or above.
{% endhint %}

Click on the Windows Installers to download it, and then follow the instructions to install the Arduino IDE on your laptop.

 

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### Step 2: Download uKit Explore Arduino Library

Browse to <https://github.com/UBTEDU/uKitExplore-library>, and click on the Clone or download button to Download ZIP.

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### Step 3: Add the uKit Explore Library into Arduino IDE

Open the Arduino IDE, go to Sketch > Include Library > Add .ZIP library&#x20;

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and browse to the location of the downloaded ZIP file in Step 2 to add the library.

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### Step 4：Verify the installation of uKit Explore Library

Open the Arduino IDE, copy and paste the below code.

&#x20;Make sure you selected the board as **Arduino Mega or Mega 2560**, and correct COM port.

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If it able to compile and upload, the installation of the uKit Explore library is successful!

```c
#include "uKitExplore2.h"
void setup() {
    Initialization();
}
void loop() {
}
```


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