What is PlatformIO used for?

PlatformIO is a cross-platform, cross-architecture, multi-framework professional IDE tool for embedded system and software engineers who write embedded applications. By providing a universal IDE interface using PlatformIO, you are able to program your hardware in a more developing-friendly way!

Who uses PlatformIO?

3 companies reportedly use PlatformIO in their tech stacks, including dev, SGD3D, and [email protected]

Is PlatformIO better than Arduino IDE?

PlatformIO has more features than the Arduino IDE, features that make it much easier to create and troubleshoot your code.

Is PlatformIO free?

You have a free 30-day trial when you create a PlatformIO account (not the forum account, see and for VSCode or for CLI), so you can already test it for 1 month …

How do I run an Arduino code?

These are the steps you need to follow in order to be up and running:

Get an Arduino board.
Download the Arduino environment.
Install the USB drivers.
Connect the board.
Upload a program.

What is Arduino framework?

Arduino Wiring-based Framework allows writing cross-platform software to control devices attached to a wide range of Arduino boards to create all kinds of creative coding, interactive objects, spaces or physical experiences.

Who owns PlatformIO?

Western Digital Extends Openness of PlatformIO and Enhances its RISC-V Portfolio to Accelerate Data-Centric Innovation. Western Digital Corp.

What is PlatformIO IDE?

PlatformIO IDE is the next-generation integrated development environment for IoT. Cross-platform build system without external dependencies to the OS software: 800+ Boards. 35+ Development Platforms.

Is PlatformIO open source?

PlatformIO is an open source ecosystem for IoT development that includes cross-platform code builder and library manager. For every major OS (Mac OS X, Linux (+ARM) and Windows) PlatformIO has pre-built development platform with compiler, debugger, uploader, frameworks and other useful tools.