Setting up the Robo Uno Shield

This guide will show you how to set up your Robo Uno Shield and some simple troubleshooting tips if you cannot connect your Arduino UNO to your laptop. 

1. Setting Up Arduino IDE Installation

1. Open browser and search arduino ide or just click this link Arduino IDE to download Arduino IDE. When you open the link, the browser will be the same as shown in the figure below. If you using window, you can click to Windows(Win 10 and newer).

Otherwise, if you use macOS or Linux, you can download based on your preferences.

  2. After download the setup, open folder and click to arduino-ide to install. Click "Run","I Agree" and "Next"

3. Click "Install" and wait until installation is done.

 4. You already completing the Arduino IDE installation setup. Click "Finish" to open Arduino IDE.

2. Setting up CH34x driver installation for Uno compatible board

In this section, we’ll guide you through installing the CH34x driver, which is essential if you’re using a CH340/CH341 compatible board for the first time, such as the Maker UNO. This driver ensures proper communication between your computer and the board, enabling USB-to-serial functionality for uploading code and interacting with your device.

1. Download CH34x here if you are using the Uno compatible  board for the first time.

2. Open the downloaded file and install CH34x Driver.

3. Select the correct board and COM port

1. You may check the Port number for your Arduino UNO in your computer’s  “Device Manager”.

2. Select the correct port in Tools >> Port: >> COM X for your Arduino Uno board.

4. Stack the Robo Uno Shield to your microcontroller

The Robo Uno Shield is a shield-only board and does not have its own microcontroller, meaning it cannot operate as a standalone board. Therefore, it requires a microcontroller, such as the Arduino Uno, to be stacked as its companion. The figure below illustrates the steps for stacking the Robo Uno Shield onto the Arduino Uno.