From 4ae1cc2aa7046db0b3abd3d4a89802fa543ee876 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Radu Corcodel Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:27:20 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Readme --- README.md | 20 ++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0936f73..68f54bc 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,26 @@ # Darkroom timer +Download the repository somewhere on your computer. Let's say C:/darkroom_timer is the + +## Required applications +The code is written in C++ and was developed for the Arduino IDE. Download the application at https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software. +The embedded code is in /timer_ardunio/timer_arduino.ino + +## Required libraries + +Download the TFT and Touch libraries somewhere on your computer as ZIP archives and then add them to the Arduino application from Sketch->Include Library->Add ZIP library + TFT screen library at http://www.rinkydinkelectronics.com/library.php?id=51 Touch screen library at http://www.rinkydinkelectronics.com/library.php?id=92 +## Build instructions + +* Connect the arduino to any USB port +* Open the Arduino IDE +* Go to Tools->Board and select "Arduino Mega 2560" +* Go to Tools->Port and select the COM port the board is connected to +* Add the required libraries as described above +* Open the sketch located at /timer_ardunio/timer_arduino.ino +* Go to Sketch->Upload +