4 - [ ] 1x download latest installers
8 - [ ] 1x challenge-bot content download
10 - [ ] when installing arduino on ms windows, be sure to install drivers
11 - [ ] set up arduino preferences to set sketchbook location as
12 challenge-bot/build-stages.
13 alternatively, move everything from challenge-bot/build-stages to
14 wherever the current sketchbook location is.
16 - [ ] locate materials
17 - [ ] 1x mechanically assembled challenge-bot
19 - [ ] 1x laptop with arduino installed
21 - [ ] plug arduino into computer
23 - [ ] open a_serial sketch
24 - [ ] tools -> serial port -> select something with arduino
25 - [ ] tools -> board -> arduino uno (top, or near top, of the list)
26 - [ ] control+u to upload the program to the arduino,
27 or click the "->" arrow in a circle on the upper left of arduino window.
28 - [ ] control+shift+M to open serial monitor,
29 or click the magnifying glass in the upper right hand corner.
30 - [ ] should say "hello computer!" in the serial monitor window
31 - [ ] should repeat "hello computer!" after pressing physical
32 reset button on arduino.
34 - [ ] locate materials
35 - [ ] 1x mechanically assembled challenge-bot
39 - [ ] 1x 35mm red stiff wire
40 - [ ] 1x 35mm black stiff wire