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This is a free and open source visual programming language based on Blockly from Google & MIT, to generate C/C++ code,
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compile and upload to multiple options of microcontrollers. Compatible with any
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[Otto DIY robot, Arduino or ESP8266 and ESP32 related boards](https://www.ottodiy.com/software). It is the perfect
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software to get you started into coding and STEM robotics.
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[Otto DIY robots, Arduino or ESP8266 and ESP32 related boards](https://www.ottodiy.com/software).
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## [Click here to watch the video to see all the main features](https://youtu.be/chcWxh4Co_c)
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## Installer
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This software can work offline (standalone) by installing it on your computer. Depending on your operating system the
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installation files are already available or you have to create them yourself.
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### Windows and MacOS
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## Windows ONLY
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Download the installer from the [releases page](https://github.com/OttoDIY/blockly/releases). After the software is
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installed in your PC, it is ready to use immediately, you do not need to import Arduino libraries or any additional
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setup for the boards because it comes with a copy of the Arduino CLI, it is all in one software!, you will be ready
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to upload codes directly to your robot or any other Arduino project via USB.
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If your computer do not recognize the USB device or Otto, you have to install the CH340 or CH341 or FTDI driver that
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is in the ["driversUSB" folder](https://github.com/OttoDIY/blockly/tree/master/driversUSB) or download from
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[this link](https://sparks.gogo.co.nz/ch340.html)
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### Linux
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setup for the boards, you will be ready to upload codes directly to your robot or any other Arduino project via USB cable.
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For Linux operating systems go to [this repo](https://github.com/OttoDIY/blocklyLinux).
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### A better solution that works in all other OS, is the [new HP Robots Otto web coding ecosystem](https://hprobots.com/otto-robot/code/)
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## How to Use
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1. Open any example.
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2. Connect your Otto robot.
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3. Select your board and the USB port where Otto is connected.
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4. Upload and yes is that easy you can even just click upload and the code will be automatically compiled!
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2. Connect your microcontroller.
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3. Select your board and the USB port where is connected.
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4. Click upload and the code will be automatically compiled, but it will take some time.
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Drag, drop, connect, mix, play and create your own codes. [Join the Otto Builder community, see all the cool stuff we are making with Otto Blockly and post your ideas!](http://builders.ottodiy.com/)
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Drag, drop, connect, mix, play and create your own codes.
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[Join the Otto Builder community, see all the cool stuff and post your ideas!](https://www.ottodiy.com/community)
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## Help us add your Language
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Just make sure to keep consistency in the naming and make a record of the change or improvement made.
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Welcome to the Otto DIY development team!
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Welcome to the Otto DIY team!
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Thanks for your contribution.
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