Argon setup

This page walks you through unboxing and setting up an Argon, a Wi-Fi development board with Bluetooth LE. By the end, the Argon will be powered up and ready to add to your Particle account.

Unboxing

What's in the box depends on whether you purchased the Argon Kit or just the Argon device. Check the contents before you start.

Argon Kit (ARGNKIT)

• Argon development board
• Mini breadboard
• Wi-Fi antenna (ANT-FLXV2)
• Micro-USB cable
• Starter components: two 220 Ω resistors, one red LED, and one photodiode

Argon (ARGN-H, board only)

• Argon development board
• Wi-Fi antenna (ANT-FLXV2)

What you'll need

• An Argon
• The Wi-Fi antenna. It is required and must be attached before you power the device.
• A micro-USB cable for power and data
• A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux), which you'll use to set up the device and to program it with Particle Workbench
• Optionally, a Li-Po battery for portable or backup power

Prepare the hardware

1. Connect the Wi-Fi antenna to the u.FL connector on the Argon. Be sure to use the Wi-Fi connector, not the BT (Bluetooth) connector.
2. If you want to use a battery, connect the Li-Po battery.
3. Connect the micro-USB cable between the Argon and your computer. This provides both power and a data connection.

Add to your account

To add the device to your account and make sure it's running the latest Device OS, go to setup.particle.io. The guided setup will:

• Sign you in, or create a Particle account if you do not have one yet
• Allow you to select a Wi-Fi network to connect to
• Update the Device OS if necessary

Next steps

Once setup is complete, continue with the getting started guide to explore the Particle console and program your device.