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OK you are now ready to use your FeatherWing!

Install Arduino Libraries

Lets begin by installing all the libraries we need. Open up the library manager in Arduino IDE

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Search for and install the Following libraries:

Adafruit GFX

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If using an earlier version of the Arduino IDE (pre-1.8.10), locate and install Adafruit_BusIO (newer versions handle this prerequisite automatically).

Adafruit ST7735 and ST7789

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Adafruit seesaw

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And finally, locate and install Adafruit_ZeroDMA.

Once you have installed these, restart the Arduino IDE

Graphics Test

Start by opening up the miniTFTwing -> graphicstest under the Adafruit ST7735/7789 library:

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And upload it to your Feather!

You'll see a graphics test program run, showing drawing lines, text, rectangles, circles, triangles, etc.

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We also have a demo of the joystick that is simpler, and shows basic reading of the buttons for making interactive interfaces under the basic example

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This guide was first published on Aug 24, 2018. It was last updated on Aug 24, 2018.
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