To be able to compile your code directly in the Arduino IDE you need to do something extra at three actions Keeping the eclipse project compatible with the IDE Select the folder you want to import and the project you want to import to and select finish Select the Arduino->Import a arduino library in the current project You get the same dialog box where you can change the board and com port.Īfter you pressed finish you get a new Arduino core project for the mcu if needed. To change the board or com port right click on the project and select properties Pressing the AVR button (marked above) will upload the project to your Arduino board.Ĭhanging Arduino target board or com port Pressing the hammer (marked in the image above) will compile the project. In the image above I opened the my sketch.cpp file by double clicking on it. The image below holds more projects but the new ones are highlighted. one for the Arduino library and one for the sketch. Provide the Arduino information and select finish (note that all this information will be stored so you will not need to reenter when you create a new sketch) Provide a name for the sketch and press next (note that in the image below the finish is enabled because I already created a sketch) Now you can create a new Arduino project with the plugin Set the auto save before build on to avoid different version between uploaded and visible code. In general try to avoid spaces in names.Ģ.1) download the code from here Eclipse Downloads | The Eclipse FoundationĢ.2) Unzip the file downloaded from eclipse( I assume c:/indigo)ģ.2) run the program c:/indigo/eclipse/eclipse.exeģ.3) give a name to the workspace (I assume you use “Arduino”)ģ.6) Enter the information as below (select the newest version of the plugin)ģ.7) restart eclipse (as requested by eclipse)Ĥ.1) open the preferences (windows → preferences)įill it in like below (using your Arduino IDE location)Ĥ.3)Following setting in general-> work space is not needed but advised: UPDATE: If you have a space in your Arduino Path or project name the plugin will not work. Note that the current version (1.0.8 ) works on windows only. I use those and I can compile the code between the Arduino IDE and eclipse without changes. Below are some simple instructions on how to keep your code Arduino IDE compatible. The current version works with cpp files only (no pde out of the box).

plenty of updated documentation is available at To use it you only need to install the Arduino IDE install eclipse, install the plugin and configure the plugin.

As you only need the Arduino IDE, Eclipe and the plugin this Arduino IDE alternative is completely free and open source. There is a free eclipse plugin available that makes development of big Arduino projects easier.

Latest version are tested and running on MAC

How to compile eclipse on mac