View source for Getting started: Microduino IDE for Mac

{{Language|Getting started: Mac}}
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=Download=
*Select the corresponding download for your Mac OS version: https://www.microduino.cc/download

=Installation=
*Change your settings to allow identified developers by going to: (Apple Logo) >>> '''System Preferences...'''
*Then go to '''Security & Privacy'''.
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*Click on then '''Lock''' icon and enter your credentials to be able to change settings.
*Under '''Allow apps download from:''' select '''App Store and identified developers'''
*Click the '''Lock''' icon again to lock and save changes.
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*Open the downloaded file. A folder will open containing the Microduino IDE and drivers for the hardware.
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*Open the '''Drivers''' folder. Drivers are needed to communicate with the Microduino hardware.
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*Install '''ONE''' of the driver packages:
** '''Driver_OS10.3.mpkg''' if you have Mac OS 10.3 or below.
** '''Driver_OS10.4-10.8.mpkg''' if you have Mac OS 10.4 to Mac OS 10.8.
** '''Driver_OS10.9-Newer.mpkg''' if you have Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
*Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
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*Once completed. Open the '''USBTTL-C Install''' folder. This is another driver that needs to be installed. 
* ('''Note''': The Mac OS X 10.6 or older package does not contain this. Therefore, you can skip this step.)
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*Open '''CH34x_Install.pkg'''. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
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*Drag the '''Arduino for Microduino.app''' application to your '''Applications''' folder to install the IDE.
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*The software is now installed and ready to use. Double-click the application to launch it!
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=Microduino / mCookie Setup=
*Connect [[Microduino-CoreUSB]] or [[mCookie-CoreUSB]] to your computer. A popup will appear. Click continue.
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*Your Mac is trying to recognize the new device. Briefly press the key to the right of your shift key.
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*A popup will appear saying that your keyboard cannot be recognized. Click "Skip".
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*Select the keyboard layout for your region (ANSI for most users). Click done.
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=Confirm Drivers Installed Successfully=
==USBTTL==
*Connect [[Microduino-USBTTL]] to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
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==CoreUSB==
*Connect [[Microduino-CoreUSB]] or [[mCookie-CoreUSB]] to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
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==mBattery==
*Connect [[mCookie-Battery]] to your computer.
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<blockquote>IMPORTANT: Ensure that mBattery is "ON" by pressing and holding the button. A red LED should be on, which indicates that power is being supplied to the modules.</blockquote>
*Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
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=Arduino IDE Basics=
===Interface===
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*【Verify】: Checks for errors in the code.

*【Upload】: Uploads the program to a MCU.

*【Serial Monitor】: Useful in debugging programs.

===Tools===
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*【Board】: Select the corresponding core module to which the program is being uploaded.

*【Processor】: Select the corresponding processor.

*【Port】: Select the common USB port.

===The Board Types===
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When using [[Microduino-Core]], select the proper processor for your board:
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When using [[Microduino-Core+]], select the proper processor for your board:
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When using [[Microduino-CoreUSB]] or [[mCookie-CoreUSB]], select Microduino-CoreUSB:
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===Uploading Code===
#Select board type and processor.
#Select the port.
#Click upload.