clarify plugging in usb

[challenge-bot] / wiring-checklist.org

diff --git a/wiring-checklist.org b/wiring-checklist.org
index 4d2b88ffbc21631e39c42233261e76792e960d87..9d4d54a9b6374b02841bc7ab72595768f7b51d14 100644 (file)
--- a/wiring-checklist.org
+++ b/wiring-checklist.org
@@ -18,9 +18,10 @@
     - [ ] 1x usb cable
     - [ ] 1x laptop with arduino installed
   - [ ] open arduino
-  - [ ] plug arduino into computer
-  - [ ] in arduino
-    - [ ] open a_serial sketch
+  - [ ] connect arduino and laptop using usb cable
+  - [ ] open arduino
+    - [ ] open a_serial sketch using the up arrow in the upper left hand
+      of the arduino window, under "File Edit Sketch Tools Help".
     - [ ] tools -> serial port -> select something with arduino
     - [ ] tools -> board -> arduino uno (top, or near top, of the list)
   - [ ] control+u to upload the program to the arduino,
@@ -30,7 +31,12 @@
   - [ ] should say "hello computer!" in the serial monitor window
   - [ ] should repeat "hello computer!" after pressing physical
     reset button on arduino.
+  - [ ] change the code where it says "hello computer!" to say
+    something else, reupload, and reopen serial monitor to see
+    the new content!
+  - [ ] unplug usb cable from challenge-bot
 * b_left_sonar
+  - [ ] unplug usb cable from challenge-bot, if it is still plugged in
   - [ ] locate materials
     - [ ] 1x mechanically assembled challenge-bot
     - [ ] 1x laptop