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+First you need to download and install the [Arduino IDE](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software) (install the Arduino IDE, not the web editor). Here are installation instructions for a few operating systems:
+[Windows](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Windows)
+[Linux](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Linux)
+[Mac OS X](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/MacOSX)
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