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.

• 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.

• Open the downloaded file. A folder will open containing the Microduino IDE and drivers for the hardware.

• Open the Drivers folder. Drivers are needed to communicate with the Microduino hardware.

• 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.

• 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.)

• Open CH34x_Install.pkg. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.

• Drag the Arduino for Microduino.app application to your Applications folder to install the IDE.

]

• The software is now installed and ready to use. Double-click the application to launch it!

Microduino / mCookie Setup

• Connect Microduino-CoreUSB or mCookie-CoreUSB to your computer. A popup will appear. Click continue.

• Your Mac is trying to recognize the new device. Briefly press the key to the right of your shift key.

• A popup will appear saying that your keyboard cannot be recognized. Click "Skip".

• Select the keyboard layout for your region (ANSI for most users). Click done.

Confirm Drivers Installed Successfully

• Connect Microduino-USBTTL to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.

• Connect Microduino-CoreUSB or mCookie-CoreUSB to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.

• Connect mCookie mBattery to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.

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 Core modules.

Arduino IDE Basics

Interface

• 【Verify】: Checks for errors in the code.

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

• 【Serial Monitor】: Useful in debugging programs.

Tools

• 【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

Uploading Code

1. Select board type and processor.
2. Select the port.
3. Click upload.