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What This PR Changes

  • This PR updates the Arduino Stella's user manual, specifically the boards, core, and libraries section.

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@canchebagur canchebagur requested a review from TaddyHC August 10, 2025 22:50
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- Navigate to Tools > Board > Boards Manager...
- For the Arduino Stella, search for `Arduino Mbed OS Stella Boards` and install the latest version
- For the Portenta C33 board, search for `Arduino Renesas Boards` and install the latest version
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- For the Portenta C33 board, search for `Arduino Renesas Boards` and install the latest version
- For the Portenta C33 board, search for `Arduino Renesas Portenta Boards` and install the latest version

Might as well correct this error while you are at it.


![Boards manager on the Arduino IDE](assets/boards-manager.png)

***<strong>Important note:</strong> Make sure to install both the appropriate library and board core for your specific hardware. The Arduino Stella requires the `StellaUWB` library and `Arduino Mbed OS Stella Boards` core, while the Portenta UWB Shield with the Portenta C33 board requires the `PortentaUWBShield` library and the `Arduino Renesas Boards` core.***
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***<strong>Important note:</strong> Make sure to install both the appropriate library and board core for your specific hardware. The Arduino Stella requires the `StellaUWB` library and `Arduino Mbed OS Stella Boards` core, while the Portenta UWB Shield with the Portenta C33 board requires the `PortentaUWBShield` library and the `Arduino Renesas Boards` core.***
***<strong>Important note:</strong> Make sure to install both the appropriate library and board core for your specific hardware. The Arduino Stella requires the `StellaUWB` library and `Arduino Mbed OS Stella Boards` core, while the Portenta UWB Shield with the Portenta C33 board requires the `PortentaUWBShield` library and the `Arduino Renesas Portenta Boards` core.***


First, connect the Arduino Stella to your computer using a USB-C cable, open the Arduino IDE and connect the board to it.

***If you are new to the Arduino Stella, ensure you have installed the required board support package by going to Tools > Board > Boards Manager and searching for "Mbed OS Boards".***
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***If you are new to the Arduino Stella, ensure you have installed the required board support package by going to Tools > Board > Boards Manager and searching for "Mbed OS Boards".***
***If you are new to the Arduino Stella, ensure you have installed the required board support package by going to Tools > Board > Boards Manager and searching for "Arduino Mbed OS Stella Boards".***


***If you are new to the Arduino Stella, ensure you have installed the required board support package by going to Tools > Board > Boards Manager and searching for "Mbed OS Boards".***

Copy and paste the example sketch below into a new sketch in the Arduino IDE:|
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Is this change intentional?

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