FirmataExpress Installation Instructions

When s3-extend is installed using pip, packages called pymata-express and pymata_rh are automatically installed to support Arduino boards and the RoboHAT MM1, respectively. These packages are used to control and monitor the two devices.

Both pymata-express and pymata_rh require a specialized Firmata sketch, called FirmataExpress, to be installed on your Arduino or RoboHAT MM1.

The following steps explain how to install FirmataExpress on your Arduino.

Step 1: Arduino IDE Installation

If you have not already installed the Arduino IDE on your computer, go to the Arduino download page and select a distribution for your operating system.

Step 2: Install FirmataExpress Into The IDE

After installation, open the Arduino IDE and select Tools/Manage Libraries. When the Libary Manager appears, enter FirmataExpress in the search box, and click install.

Step 3: Install The Ultrasonic Library Into The IDE

FirmataExpress also requires that the ultrasonic library by Erick Simões for operation. Once again, using the Arduino Library Manager and search for ultrasonic and find the version by Erick Simoes. Click on the Tools/Manage Libraries and select Ultrasonic and then click Install.**

Step 4: Go Into The Tools Menus and Verify The Board Type and Port

Step 5: Compile And Upload FirmataExpress Into The Arduino

Select File/Examples and from the drop-down list, select FirmataExpress.

Click on the upload button to compile and upload FirmataExpress to the Arduino.