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Quick start guide

To get started with Arduino on Inkplate 6MOTION, a few simple steps need to be completed to install the required software.

1. Install STM32CubeProgrammer​

This software is required to upload code to Inkplate 6MOTION. Download it from the official website and install it.

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Without STM32CubeProgrammer, uploading code to Inkplate 6MOTION will not be possible, and the Arduino IDE will return an error.

2. Install Arduino IDE​

If you haven't installed it yet, download and install the Arduino IDE from the official website.

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Arduino IDE 2.0 or newer is required for Inkplate 6MOTION.

Install Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE 2.0

3. Install Inkplate 6MOTION board definition​

Copy the following URL:

https://github.com/SolderedElectronics/Inkplate-Board-Definitions-for-Arduino-IDE/raw/refs/heads/main/package_Inkplate_Boards_index.json

And add it to the Additional boards manager URLs in Arduino settings:

Add Inkplate to Arduino boards Manager
Adding the Inkplate boards link to Arduino IDE

Now, you can open the Boards Manager, search for Inkplate 6MOTION, and install the Inkplate 6MOTION board definitions. Click Install here:

Install Inkplate 6MOTION boards
Adding Inkplate 6MOTION boards to Arduino IDE

4. Install the Inkplate Motion library​

In the Arduino Library Manager, search for the Inkplate Motion library and click Install:

Install Inkplate Motion library
Installing the Inkplate Motion library
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It's also possible to install the library manually by downloading it from the GitHub repository.

5. Install CH340 driver​

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Mac and Linux users can skip this step, the CH340 driver is already installed.

The CH340 is an onboard chip that enables serial communication over USB. If the driver is not installed, download it from this link. Start the installation and follow the instructions:

Install CH340 Driver
Installing the CH340 Driver on Windows

Done!​

Inkplate 6MOTION setup is complete. Now, try out some examples from the Arduino library, upload them and see the results for yourself! See the next page in the documentation for details on how to upload code:

Uploading code

Detailed tutorial on how to upload code for Inkplate 6MOTION

If you experience any issues, check the FAQ:

F.A.Q. and troubleshooting

Solve the most common issues with using Inkplate 6MOTION