MicroMod Artemis Processor Board Hookup Guide

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Software Setup

Note: This example assumes you are using the latest version of the Arduino IDE on your desktop. If this is your first time using Arduino, please review our tutorial on installing the Arduino IDE.

Installing the Arduino Core for Apollo3

To get started with the Artemis MicroMod Processor Board, you'll need to install the SparkFun Apollo3 Arduino Core. Open the Arduino IDE (must be v1.8.13 or later) and navigate to File->Preferences, like so:

Arduino Preferences, under File

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In the "Additional Board Manager URL" box, make sure you have the following json file:

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https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sparkfun/Arduino_Apollo3/main/package_sparkfun_apollo3_index.json

If you have more than one json file, you can click on the button outlined in red and add the json link at the end. It'll look something like the following:

Additional Boards Manager URL location in the Preferences Dialog

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  • Go to Tools -> Board and select the Boards Manager

Arduino Boards Manager Dialog, under Tools

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Search for "Apollo3", and you should find the SparkFun Apollo3 Boards board package. Make sure the Version 1.2.1 is selected and click Install.

Board manager showing SparkFun Apollo3 Artemis install

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Installation may take a few minutes -- included in the install are all necessary source files for the Arduino core and Apollo3 libraries, plus all of the compiler and software-upload tools you'll need to use the Artemis with Arduino.

Once the board definitions have been installed, you should see the Artemis MicroMod Processor board under your Tools -> Board -> SparkFun Apollo3 menu.

Artemis MicroMod processor dropdown
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