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*Connect [[Microduino-USBTTL]] to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
 
*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.
 
*Connect [[Microduino-CoreUSB]] or [[mCookie-CoreUSB]] to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
 
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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 Core modules.</blockquote>
 
<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 Core modules.</blockquote>

Revision as of 22:01, 21 March 2017

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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.

MacTutorial Settings 2.png

  • 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.

MacTutorial Settings 3.png

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

MacTutorial 1 OpenDmg.png

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

MacTutorial 2 DmgContents.png

  • 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.

MacTutorial 3 InstallDriver1.png

  • 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.)

MacTutorial 4 DriverFolder.png

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

MacTutorial 5 InstallDriver2.png

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



MacTutorial 6 DragApp.png]

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

MacTutorial 7 InstalledApp.png MacTutorial 8 LaunchApp.png

Microduino / mCookie Setup

MCookie GettingStart 1 EN.png
  • Your Mac is trying to recognize the new device. Briefly press the key to the right of your shift key.
MCookie GettingStart 2 EN.png
  • A popup will appear saying that your keyboard cannot be recognized. Click "Skip".
MCookie GettingStart 3 EN.png
  • Select the keyboard layout for your region (ANSI for most users). Click done.
MCookie GettingStart 4 EN.png

Confirm Drivers Installed Successfully

USBTTL

  • Connect Microduino-USBTTL to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
MicroduinoGettingStart-USBTTL mac1.jpg

CoreUSB

MicroduinoGettingStart-CoreUSB mac1.jpg

mBattery

MBattery-t.jpg
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.
  • Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
MacTutorial CH340 Port.png

Arduino IDE Basics

Interface

MicroduinoGettingStart-IDE1.jpg
  • 【Verify】: Checks for errors in the code.
  • 【Upload】: Uploads the program to a MCU.
  • 【Serial Monitor】: Useful in debugging programs.

Tools

MicroduinoGettingStart-Tools1.jpg
  • 【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

When using Microduino-Core, select the proper processor for your board:


MicroduinoGettingStart-Core3V3.jpg


MicroduinoGettingStart-Core+3V3.jpg



When using Microduino-Core+, select the proper processor for your board:


MicroduinoGettingStart-Core5V.jpg


MicroduinoGettingStart-Core+5V.jpg



When using Microduino-CoreUSB or mCookie-CoreUSB, select Microduino-CoreUSB:


Microduino-core32U4-rect.jpg


MCookie-CoreUSB-F.JPG



Uploading Code

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