This repository contains configuration and other support files to use Open Panzer Arduino-compatible boards such as the TCB Mk1 with the Arduino IDE.
You shouldn't need anything in this repository unless you want to manually install the board package. Most people will be better served by using the built-in Boards Manager in the Arduino IDE as described below. But if for some reason you must do a manual install, scroll down to the bottom of this page for instructions.
To add board support for our products, open the Arduino IDE and go to File > Preferences (or if using OS X, go to Arduino > Preferences). A window will appear like the one shown below:
We will be adding the following URL to the 'Additional Boards Manager URLs' input field:
https://openpanzerproject.github.io/OpenPanzerBoards/package_openpanzer_index.json
There may already be entries in this field, if so, just add the new URL separated from the others with a comma. You only have to add the URL once; new Open Panzer boards and updates to existing boards will automatically be picked up by the Board Manager each time it is opened.
Next close the Preferences window, then go to the Tools menu and select Board > Boards Manager. Once the Board Manager opens, click on the category drop down menu on the top left hand side of the window and select Contributed - or, just type Open Panzer into the search bar. When you find the Open Panzer Boards option, click on the Install button and wait for the process to complete.
Next, quit and reopen the Arduino IDE to ensure the new board packages are properly installed. You should now be able to select the new board listed in the Tools->Board menu.
