Installing Games

The process for installing games on your Arduboy is dependant on the variant you have. Older Arduboys can only support a single game whereas new FX and Mini variants are equipped with a flash chip that allows it to store many games at once and these are made accessible by a menu when the unit is first turned on.

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Depending on the type of game being developed, the game might consist solely of a `.hex` file or may include an additional `.bin` file. The `.hex` file is uploaded to the basic Arduboy unit

Installing a Single Game

Applies to all Arduboy variants.

There are many different ways to install a single game onto the Arduboy.

Installing a Single Game using the Arduino IDE

The Arduino IDE allows Arduboy programs to be compiled and uploaded to the unit automatically.

Installing a Single Game using the VS Code IDE

The VS Code allows Arduboy programs to be compiled and uploaded to the unit automatically.

Updating an Arduboy's Cart

Applies to the Arduboy FX, Arduboy Mini and homegrown variants that have an FX extension.