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Introduction to XOD<\/span><\/h2>\n

Today we will take a look at XOD (pronounced \u201czod\u201d), a free open-source visual programming environment that allows you to program an Arduino without writing any code.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Using the XOD IDE you manipulate objects called \u201cnodes\u201d in a working area that is called a \u201cpatch\u201d. A XOD program can consist of one or more patches. \u00a0Once your program is done you deploy it to the Arduino just as you would using the Arduino IDE.<\/span><\/p>\n

XOD allows you to rapidly develop Arduino projects without worrying about writing code, perfect for when you have a concept in mind and don\u2019t want to be stuck writing the software.<\/span><\/p>\n

I recently was contacted by the developers of XOD and was asked if I would be interested in doing a video about the product. After examining XOD for myself I readily agreed, as I feel that this is a very useful tool that will allow many Arduino enthusiasts to build advanced projects that they may not have undertaken using the Arduino IDE.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Now I\u2019m not saying that XOD is a complete replacement for the Arduino IDE, nor am I suggesting that learning to program in the Arduino’s C++ type language is no longer required. XOD is still in its infancy and there are task that it still is unable to perform (although that list is growing smaller every day) and times where programming using the Arduino IDE is more advantageous. <\/span><\/p>\n

XOD is a tool, just as the Arduino IDE and other development environments are. And every designer and maker can use all of the tools that she or he can get!<\/span><\/p>\n

Create a XOD Account<\/span><\/h3>\n

The first step in your journey to using XOD is to create an account on the XOD website. Everything is free and all you\u2019ll need to provide is an email address.<\/span><\/p>\n

Begin by going to the XOD website at <\/span>https:\/\/xod.io<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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That big green button that says \u201cGet Started NoW\u201d. You\u2019ll be taken to a screen where you can provide an email address and choose your username and password for your new XOD account. \u00a0XOD is a free open source product and your XOD account will let you download the Desktop IDE, use the web-based IDE and participate in the XOD forum.<\/span><\/p>\n

The XOD IDE<\/span><\/h2>\n

The XOD IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is where you will work on your XOD programs. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The IDE is actually available in two different formats, a desktop client and a web-based client that you run in your browser. The use of both environments is identical but there are differences when it comes to deploying your program to your Arduino board.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s go over those difference so you can decide which IDE to use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Web-Based XOD IDE<\/span><\/h3>\n

The web-based XOD IDE is a convenient way of using XOD without having to install any software. It\u2019s available to anyone with a free XOD account and can be accessed through the link on the XOD website or directly at <\/span>https:\/\/xod.io\/ide\/<\/span><\/a> .<\/span><\/p>\n

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The web-based XOD IDE functions the same way that the desktop IDE does with a couple of exceptions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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