Main Tools and Actions
The Toolbar on the Header provides functional buttons for you to compile, upload, and debug.
1. Left Side: Sidebar Toggle (Menu)
- Icon: ☰ (Hamburger Menu).
- Function: Open or close the left sidebar (File Explorer).
- When to use: Close when you need more space for coding, open when managing project files.
2. Action Buttons
This is the area you will use most during programming.
▶️ Verify
- Icon: Triangle (Play).
- Function: Send your code to the cloud for compilation. This helps detect syntax errors without flashing the board.
- Shortcuts:
- Windows/Linux:
Ctrl + R - Mac:
Cmd + R
- Windows/Linux:
➔ Upload
- Icon: Right arrow.
- Function:
- Compile code (same as Verify).
- If no errors, the system sends the binary back and automatically flashes it to the connected board via WebSerial.
- Requirement: Connection status light must be Green.
- Shortcuts:
- Windows/Linux:
Ctrl + U - Mac:
Cmd + U
- Windows/Linux:
💻 Serial Monitor (Terminal)
- Icon: Command line window (Terminal).
- Function: Toggle the Serial Monitor panel at the bottom of the screen.
- When to use: To view data sent from the board (e.g.,
Serial.println("Hello World")) or send commands to the board. - Shortcuts:
- Windows/Linux:
Ctrl + M - Mac:
Cmd + M
- Windows/Linux:
3. Right Side: Support Tools
🤖 AI Assistant
- Icon: Robot or chat bubble.
- Function: Open the right sidebar to chat with AI. You can ask the AI to explain code, find bugs, or suggest new functions.