Can I use the Arduino IDE to compile an Arduino sketch to run on the Pi?

Question

Given the popularity of the Arduino IDE and the wealth of existing Arduino sketches, can I use the Arduino IDE to write or compile sketches that will run on the Raspberry Pi?

Answer 1

Yes you can compile programs on the Arduino IDE on Windows or Linux and the resulting executables can run directly on the Raspberry Pi. In order to achieve this there are a few steps to follow including installing the Arduino IDE, downloading a tool chain and, most importantly, installing the Github project found here:

https://github.com/me-no-dev/RasPiArduino

A tutorial video illustrating the installation steps can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZvhtfUlY8Y

A tutorial video illustrating how to publish directly to the Pi from the Arduino IDE can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd5NLSKp1QU

See also:

• Use Arduino code on raspberry pi?

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