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Quick start guide

To get started with Arduino on Inkplate 6 MOTION, a few simple steps need to be completed to install the required software.

1. Install STM32CubeProgrammer​

This software is required to upload code to Inkplate 6 MOTION. Download it from the official website and install it.

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Without STM32CubeProgrammer, uploading code to Inkplate 6 MOTION will not be possible, and the Arduino IDE will return an error.

2. Install Arduino IDE​

If you haven’t installed it yet, download and install the Arduino IDE from the official website.

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Arduino IDE 2.0 or newer is required for Inkplate 6 MOTION.

Arduino IDE 2.0

3. Install Inkplate 6 MOTION board definition​

Copy the following URL:

https://github.com/SolderedElectronics/Dasduino-Board-Definitions-for-Arduino-IDE/raw/master/package_Dasduino_Boards_index.json

And add it to the Additional boards manager URLs in Arduino settings:

Adding the Inkplate boards link to Arduino IDE

Now, you can open the Boards Manager, search for Inkplate MOTION, and install the Inkplate MOTION board definitions. Click Install here:

Adding Inkplate MOTION boards to Arduino IDE

4. Install Inkplate MOTION library​

In the Arduino Library Manager, search for the Inkplate Motion library and click Install:

Installing Inkplate MOTION library
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It's also possible to install the library manually by downloading it from the GitHub repository.

5. Install CH340 driver​

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Mac and Linux users can skip this step, the CH340 driver is already installed.

The CH340 is an onboard chip that enables serial communication over USB. If the driver is not installed, download it from this link. Start the installation and follow the instructions:

Installing the CH340 Driver on Windows

Done!​

Inkplate 6 MOTION setup is complete. Now, try out some examples from the Arduino library—upload them and see the results for yourself! See the next page in the documentation for details on how to upload code:

Uploading code

Detailed tutorial on how to upload code for Inkplate 6 MOTION

If you experience any issues, check the FAQ:

F.A.Q. and troubleshooting

Solve the most common issues with using Inkplate 6 MOTION