Install Arduino

  • Install Arduino.
  • Version of Arduino must be supported by Teensyduino. Compatible versions are shown on the Teensyduino page.

Install Teensyduino

Download your first program

  • Plug in Teensy via USB.
  • Open Files » Examples » Teensy » Tutorial1 » Blink
  • Modify the ledPin definition to the correct pin number as described by the comment next to the line of code.
// Teensy 2.0 has the LED on pin 11
// Teensy++ 2.0 has the LED on pin 6
// Teensy 3.0 has the LED on pin 13
const int ledPin = 11;
  • Click Upload.

If successful, you will see the onboard Teensy LED flashing slowly.