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Getting Started

Last revision 2026/01/24

This guide provides detailed instructions on preparing hardware, wiring, and installing software for the Intel Edison module, ensuring a smooth start for your electronics projects.

Hardware Preparation

DFR0350_Part_List1

Wiring Diagram

DFR0350-wiring diagram

Software Preparation

1. Operating System

Windows 8.1

2. Compile Environment

Install Edison Arduion IDE

  1. Download Edison Arduion IDE(winwos version).

  2. Extract to your local folder.

    There is a bug with Edison Arduion IDE, you have to change your PC location to U.S to avoid IDE FC.

    Control Panel --> Change data, time or number formats --> Format --> English(United States).
    DFR0350_Postition.png

  3. Open Edison Arduion IDE.

Install Driver

  1. Download FTDI drivers.

  2. Install CDM v2.10.00 WHQL Certified.exe.
    DFR0350_driver1.png
    DFR0350_driver2.png

  3. Download Intel Edison Drivers.
    DFR0350_Edison_driver

  4. Install Edison Driver.
    DFR0350_Edison_driver1.png
    DFR0350_Edison_driver2.png
    DFR0350_Edison_driver3.png

  5. Open the Device Manager, and check Device Driver
    DFR0350_Edison_Device_Manager.png

Quick test with the module

  1. Open Edison Arduino IDE and open a sample code "Blink".
    DFR0350_Edison_Quicktest_Blink.png

  2. Select Tools-->Board-->Intel Edison; Select Tools-->Serial Port-->COM xx.
    DFR0350_Edison_Quicktest_Board.png

  3. When the uploading has been finished, the LED will be flashing once a second.
    DFR0350_Edison_Quicktest_Board_Blink.png

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