Getting started with the Arduino Pro Mini - rac2030/MakeZurich GitHub Wiki

If you're stuck, ask for help. Consider coming to the MechArtLab. For a detailed but less specific introduction, see http://www.instructables.com/class/Arduino-Class/

Soldering headers to the Arduino

Soldering is easy: http://mightyohm.com/files/soldercomic/FullSolderComic_EN.pdf

A good tip is to stick the headers into a breadboard, then place the arduino on top and solder one pin on each side at the edge first in order to get a good alignment with the breadboard.

Converting the Serial-to-USB adapter to 3.3V

On the back of the adapter, cut the 5V trace, then solder a bridge from center to 3V3.

Wiring the Serial-to-USB adapter

Note that the Arduino is flipped upside down.

Installing the driver for the Serial-to-USB adapter

CP2102 USB VCP Drivers (seems to be needed for OS X) http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/pages/usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers.aspx

Installing the Arduino Environment (IDE)

https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software (cloud or classic)

Configuring the Arduino IDE

Tools > Board > Arduino Pro or Pro Mini

Port > (select USB port)

Running the Blink program

Files > Examples > Basics > Blink

Upload (arrow icon)

Serial output

Files > Examples > Analog > AnalogOutSerial

Open the serial monitor (icon top right)

If the output is scrambled, make sure the serial monitor is set to 9600 baud, and Tools > Processor is set to ATmega382, 3.3V, 8MHz

Pinout