Getting Started
Last revision 2026/01/08
This guide walks you through the process of downloading the Arduino IDE and installing the RP2350 SDK, including adding a JSON link, using board management, and selecting the right development board.
Download Arduino IDE
Click to visit the Arduino official website to download Arduino IDE Choose the suitable IDE package according to your computer system.
Download and Install SDK
Add JSON Link
Click the "File" menu, then click "Preferences" to enter the Preferences window.
In the Preferences window, click the icon indicated by the arrow in the image.
In the pop-up window, add the JSON link on a new line:
https://github.com/earlephilhower/arduino-pico/releases/download/global/package_rp2040_index.json
Download SDK
Follow the steps shown in the image to click the drop-down menu and enter the "Board Management" window.
In the search box, type "RP2350" to find and install the SDK named "Raspberry Pi Pico/RP2040/RP2350" as shown by the arrow in the image.
Select Development Board
Click the Tools menu and select the "Generic RP2350" development board as shown in the image.
At this point, the Beetle RP2350 SDK installation is complete and ready to use.
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