The mini does not contain a USB port. We need an FTDI for programming it (or flashing your program on it). I am using an FTDI232 USB to UART IC that I bought on robu.in
The pro mini did not come with the pins attached, I had to solder them as shown in the images below.
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Setting up: (folder named intro)
- This module covers the basics of interfacing with the mini.
- This serves as an usage guide for the FTDI that we need for programming the arduino mini.
- Datasheet
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Walking bot: (folder named walking bot)






