Appendix: Getting Started With Arduino; Purpose And Capabilities; Web-Based Resources; References - Ten-Tec REBEL 506 Operator's Manual

9. Appendix: Getting Started with Arduino

9.1 Purpose and Capabilities

The TEN-TEC Model 506 Rebel is controlled by a chipKIT Uno32 Arduino compatible pro-
cessing unit. Arduino is a microcontroller hardware/software environment that is designed for
open-source, collaborative programming and associated hardware development. Various user
groups have been established to share programming code and hardware implementation.
The 506 Rebel is a basic radio platform, provided as a factory assembled unit that enables users
to immediately proceed with the development of programming and hardware accessories. This
section of the Operating Manual is intended to assist a new Rebel owner in finding information
about Arduino, the chipKIT Uno32, and the community of users. We recommend that you
explore the websites listed below to become familiar with Arduino. As you learn more, locate
and download development tools and documentation. Also, there are other Arduino-related sites
that you can find through user group discussions or with an Internet search engine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Support is provided only for operating software officially released by
TEN-TEC. The company does not provide support for user programming or modifications.

9.2 Web-based Resources

Arduino:
http://www.arduino.cc/
http://forum.arduino.cc/ (user discussion forum)
chipKIT Uno32 (Digilent, Inc.):
http://www.digilentinc.com/Products/Detail.cfm?Prod=CHIPKIT-UNO32
http://www.digilentinc.com/ (home page)
http://www.chipkit.org/forum/ (user discussion forum)
506 Rebel Yahoo Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TenTec506Rebel/
506 Rebel Source Files (Source Code Project and Eagle Board files):
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TenTec506Rebel/files/

9.3 References

Roger Shipley, KA9NAH, "Microcontrollers — No Experience Necessary," QST, May 2013.
This article provides an example of how Arduino is used in a practical first project.
Leigh L. Klotz, Jr, WA5ZNU, editor, Ham Radio for Arduino and PICAXE, ARRL 2013, ISBN
978-0-87259-324-4. http://www.arrl.org/shop/Ham-Radio-for-Arduino-and-PICAXE/
There are many other books on general Arduino development. Recommendations and reviews
are included in the various user forums.
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