How can I get basic device information from EmotiBit?

You can use the Arduino Serial Monitor to print EmotiBit details on the Serial Monitor. For more information on getting started with Arduino Serial Monitor, check out this FAQ.

Make sure the Serial Monitor is open on the correct port with the correct settings, as described in the FAQ linked above.

After the EmotiBit setup is complete, you can get the EmotiBit to print device information by sending i as a character input. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Enter i into the input field
2. Press Enter or click on send

You will see the EmotiBit print basic information:

Additionally, during setup, you can see informational messages being printed on the monitor as EmotiBit completes setup.

You can use the Serial Monitor to get basic information any time the EmotiBit is powered ON and plugged to the computer using a data capable USB cable.