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The guide below is a software setup guide for Mac OS aimed for general use of Microduino products.
  
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[[Getting started: Windows]]
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For kit specific getting started guides please follow the appropriate links in the [[#Kit_Specific_Software_Setup_Guides]] section:
  
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[[Getting started: Mac]]
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=Kit Specific Software Setup Guides=
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<big><b>If your kit is not listed, please proceed following the general setup guide below.</b></big>
  
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==Step 1: Arduino IDE下载==
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=Download=
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'''*Microduino完全兼容Arduino，先安装基础IDE'''
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Download the latest MacOS IDE (Version 6.0, 2020-02-27): [http://oss.microduino.cn/download/download/Arduino%20IDE%20for%20Microduino-mac-1.8.4-V6.0.dmg <big>HERE</big>]<br clear=all>
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Download the latest MacOS IDE (Version 5.0, 2019-03-25): [https://microduinoinc.com/downloads/Arduino%20IDE%20for%20Microduino-mac-1.8.4-V5.0.dmg <big>HERE</big>]
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[[File:Arduino_Download.png|link=https://microduinoinc.com/downloads/Arduino%20IDE%20for%20Microduino-mac-1.8.4-V5.0.dmg|150px|left|thumb]]<br clear=all>
  
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*先在此下载Microduino的IDE（基于Arduino1.0x版本修改）：
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=Installation=
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**[https://github.com/wasdpkj/Microduino-IDE-win/archive/master.zip Microduino-IDE-win]
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==Security Settings==
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**[https://github.com/wasdpkj/Microduino-IDE-mac/archive/master.zip Microduino-IDE-mac]
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*Change your settings to allow identified developers by going to: (Apple Logo) >>> '''System Preferences...'''
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*Then go to '''Security & Privacy'''.
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[[File:MacTutorial_Settings_2.png|400px]]
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<br>
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<br>
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*Click on then '''Lock''' icon and enter your credentials to be able to change settings.
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*Under '''Allow apps download from:''' select '''App Store and identified developers'''
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*Click the '''Lock''' icon again to lock and save changes.
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[[File:MacTutorial_Settings_3.png|600px]]
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==Drivers Installation==
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===FTDI Driver===
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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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[[File:MacTutorial_1_OpenDmg.png|400px]]
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*Open the '''Drivers''' folder. Drivers are needed to communicate with the Microduino hardware.
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[[File:MacTutorial_2_DmgContents.png|500px]]
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*Install '''ONE''' of the driver packages:
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** '''Driver_OS10.3.mpkg''' if you have Mac OS 10.3 or below.
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** '''Driver_OS10.4-10.8.mpkg''' if you have Mac OS 10.4 to Mac OS 10.8.
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** '''Driver_OS10.9-Newer.mpkg''' if you have Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
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*Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
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[[File:MacTutorial_3_InstallDriver1.png|400px]]
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===CP210X Driver===
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*Once completed return to the '''Drivers''' folder. Open the '''CP210X Install''' folder. This is another driver that needs to be installed.
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[[File:MacTutorial_2_DmgContents.png|400px]]
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[[File:Mac_Install_SliDriver.png|400px]]
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*Open '''SliLabsUSBDriverDisk.dmg'''. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
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[[File:Mac_Driver_Install_SliDriver_Prompt.png|400px]]
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===CH34x Driver===
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*Once completed return to the '''Drivers''' folder. Open the '''USBTTL-C Install''' folder. This is another driver that needs to be installed.
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*'''<span style="color:#FF0000">Important Note</span>''': '''This driver requires you to restart your computer. Save all work before installing this driver!!!'''
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* ('''Note''': The Mac OS X 10.6 or older package does not contain this. Therefore, you can skip this step.)
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[[File:MacTutorial_2_DmgContents.png|400px]]
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[[File:MacTutorial_4_DriverFolder.png|400px]]
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*Open '''CH34x_Install.pkg'''. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
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[[File:MacTutorial_5_InstallDriver2.png|400px]]
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==Application Copying==
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*Drag the '''Arduino for Microduino.app''' application to your '''Applications''' folder to install the IDE.
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<br>
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<br>
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[[File:MacTutorial_6_DragApp.png|700px]]]
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<br>
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<br>
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*The software is now installed and ready to use. Double-click the application to launch it!
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[[File:MacTutorial_7_InstalledApp.png|400px]]
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[[File:MacTutorial_8_LaunchApp.png|400px]]
  
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=Microduino / mCookie CoreUSB Setup=
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<div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:800px; text-align:center;">
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[[File:Microduino-core32U4-rect-nologo.jpg|200px]] [[File:MCookie-core32U4-rect.jpg|200px]]
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<br>For '''Microduino CoreUSB''' or '''mCookie CoreUSB''' ONLY. '''Expand''' to view contents.
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<br>Otherwise, skip to the next section.
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<div class="mw-collapsible-content" style="text-align:left;">
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<hr>
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*Connect [[Microduino-CoreUSB]] or [[mCookie-CoreUSB]] to your computer. A popup will appear. Click continue.
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[[File:mCookie_GettingStart_1_EN.png|500px|center|thumb]]<br>
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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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[[File:mCookie_GettingStart_2_EN.png|500px|center|thumb]]<br>
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*A popup will appear saying that your keyboard cannot be recognized. Click "Skip".
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[[File:mCookie_GettingStart_3_EN.png|500px|center|thumb]]<br>
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*Select the keyboard layout for your region (ANSI for most users). Click done.
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[[File:mCookie_GettingStart_4_EN.png|500px|center|thumb]]<br>
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</div>
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</div>
  
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*我们已经将'''Microduino兼容'''的'''硬件支持包'''和'''程序库'''集成在了IDE中，下一步将验证他们的有效性
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=Confirm Drivers Installed Successfully=
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Confirm that the drivers are installed successfully based on your hardware.
  
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==Step 2: 验证IDE==
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Refer to the table below for which programmer each kit uses:
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{| class="wikitable"
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| USBTTL
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'''*验证硬件支持包'''
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| 102 Basic Kit
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| Core, Core+, CoreRF
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*为适配Microduino的多种核心，IDE已集成了Microduino硬件支持包；
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| mBattery
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**该支持包让Arduino IDE在板卡内显示Microduino硬件
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| Itty Bitty City, 202 Advanced Kit, 302 Expert Kit
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**并和Arduino官方硬件一样能在线下载及重新烧写bootloader
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| Core, Core+, CoreRF
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*启动Arduino IDE,单击"Tools"菜单
 
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*您将会在"Board"菜单下看到Microduino系列.
 
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart1.jpg|289px|right|thumb]]
 
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{| style="width: 800px;"
 
 
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| (CoreUSB)*
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'''*验证程序库'''
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| X01 Series Kits: 101 Basic Kit; 201 Advanced Kit; 301 Expert Kit
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| CoreUSB
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*Microduino针对数十种不同的功能模块，整理出了兼容的程序库支持包；
 
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**这里面包含Arduino官方原版的部分支持包
 
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**我们只是对其文件夹改名，便于整理分类
 
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*启动Arduino IDE,单击"File"菜单
 
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*您将会在"Examples"菜单下找到程序示例.
 
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*'''注意：1.6.3版本的IDE要先在"Board"菜单下选择好板卡才能找到示例程序'''
 
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart2.jpg|289px|right|thumb]]
 
 
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*NOTE: CoreUSB is a core module with an integrated programmer.
  
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==Step 3: 驱动程序==
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==USBTTL==
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*Connect [[Microduino-USBTTL]] to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart-USBTTL_mac1.jpg|600px|center|thumb]]
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==CoreUSB==
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*Connect [[Microduino-CoreUSB]] or [[mCookie-CoreUSB]] to your computer. Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart-CoreUSB_mac1.jpg|600px|center|thumb]]
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==mBattery==
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*Connect [[mCookie-Battery]] to your computer.
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[[File:MBattery-t.jpg|400px|center|thumb]]
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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>
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*Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
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[[File:MacTutorial_CH340_Port.png|600px|center|thumb]]
  
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'''*开发环境配置好之后，开始安装驱动程序'''
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=Selecting Board Type and Processor=
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Selecting the Board Type and Processor is required to compile the correct code for the core module.
  
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Configuring the software is done under '''Tools > Board''' and '''Tools > Processor'''.
  
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'''*下载驱动*
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Below is the table which lists all the core modules with corresponding '''Board''' and '''Processor'''. The table also lists kits that contain specific core modules.
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*先在此下载对应系统的驱动：
 
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**[https://github.com/wasdpkj/Microduino-Drivers/archive/master.zip Microduino-Drivers]
 
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**[http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm FTDI]
 
  
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'''*安装驱动'''
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Example usage would be for the Core module in Itty Bitty City. Board is '''Microduino/mCookie-Core (328p)''' and Processor is '''Atmega328P@16M,5V'''.
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| rowspan="2" | Core (168pa)
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| rowspan="2" | Microduino/mCookie-Core (168pa)
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| Atmega168pa@8M,3.3V
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| Atmega168pa@16M,5V
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| rowspan="2" | Core (328p)
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| rowspan="2" | Microduino/mCookie-Core (328p)
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| Atmega328P@8M,3.3V
  
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| Atmega328P@16M,5V
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'''*Windows'''
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| [[Itty_Bitty_City|Itty Bitty City Kit]], '''X02 Series Kits''': [[MCookie_Basic_Kit|102 Basic Kit]]; [[MCookie_Advanced_Kit|202 Advanced Kit]]; [[MCookie_Expert_Kit|302 Expert Kit]]
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*自动安装
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**解压获得"\Windows\Automatic"文件夹内容
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| rowspan="2" | Core+ (644pa)
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**运行其中"CDM X.X WHQL Certified.exe"
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| rowspan="2" | Microduino/mCookie-Core+ (644pa)
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***（win7运行需管理员权限，如右图）
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| Atmega644pa@16M,3.3V
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**按提示完成安装即可​
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*手动安装
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| Atmega644pa@16M,5V
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**如果你不怕麻烦，也可以选择手动安装：
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| [[MCookie_Expert_Kit|302 Expert Kit]]
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***'''[[windows手动安装Microduino驱动程序]]'''
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| rowspan="2" | Core+ (1284pa)
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart3.jpg|289px|right|thumb]]
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| rowspan="2" | Microduino/mCookie-Core+ (1284pa)
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| Atmega1284pa@8M,3.3V
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|-
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| Atmega1284pa@16M,5V
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{| style="width: 800px;"
 
 
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| CoreUSB
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'''*Mac OS'''
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| Microduino/mCookie-Core USB (32u4)
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*解压获得"\Mac.os"文件夹内容
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| USB
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*运行其中"FTDIUSBSerialDriver_X_X"
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| '''X01 Series Kits''': [[MCookie_Basic_Kit|101 Basic Kit]]; [[MCookie_Advanced_Kit|201 Advanced Kit]]; [[MCookie_Expert_Kit|301 Expert Kit]]
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*按提示完成安装即可
 
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart4.jpg|289px|right|thumb]]
 
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    '''注意：'''
 
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    '''windows8若出现文件损坏或缺少签名等提示，无法正常安装驱动时，则需要禁用系统数字签名安装。'''
 
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    1.Turn off the check.
 
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    3.Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart
 
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    4.After Restart select option 7.
 
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    by: [[http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-hardware/how-to-install-a-driver-that-does-not-contain/7c3f299b-3483-4c96-8c44-87c7451af222 microsoft answers]]
 
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==Step 4: 连接硬件==
 
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*用Micro-USB 线连接Microduino-USBTTL到您的PC/Mac上;
 
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{| style="width: 800px;"
 
 
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| CoreRF
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'''*Windows'''
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| Microduino/mCookie RF (128rfa1)
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*打开IDE，在菜单"Tools"里的"Serial Port"
 
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*你将看到"COMXX"
 
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart5.jpg|289px|right|thumb]]
 
 
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==Determining Processor Variant==
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===Core===
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<center>
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart-Core3V3.jpg|250px]]
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart-Core+3V3.jpg|250px]]
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</center>
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===Core+===
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<center>
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart-Core5V.jpg|250px]]
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart-Core+5V.jpg|250px]]
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{| style="width: 800px;"
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=Arduino IDE Basics=
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===Interface===
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart-IDE1.jpg|500px|center|thumb]]
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'''*Mac OS'''
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*'''[Verify]''': Checks for errors in the code.
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*打开IDE，在菜单"Tools"里的"Serial Port"
 
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*你将看到"dev/tty.usbserial-XX"
 
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart6.jpg|289px|right|thumb]]
 
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*'''[Upload]''': Uploads the program to a MCU.
  
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*'''[Serial Monitor]''': Useful in debugging programs.
  
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===Tools===
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[[File:microduinoGettingStart-Tools1.jpg|600px|center|thumb]]
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*'''[Board]''': Select the corresponding core module to which the program is being uploaded.
  
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*'''[Processor]''': Select the corresponding processor.
  
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==附录==
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*'''[Port]''': Select the common USB port.
  
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===Uploading Code===
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#Select board type and processor.
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#Select the port.
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#Click upload.
  
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*'''[[安装Arduino IDE Microduino硬件支持包]]'''
 
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*'''[[安装Arduino IDE Microduino程序库支持包]]'''
 
  
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*Note: If using mBattery to upload to a core module. Ensure that mBattery is "ON" and supplying power to the modules. There will be a red LED on.
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[[File:MBattery-t.jpg|300px]]

Latest revision as of 00:00, 28 February 2020

The guide below is a software setup guide for Mac OS aimed for general use of Microduino products.

For kit specific getting started guides please follow the appropriate links in the #Kit_Specific_Software_Setup_Guides section:

Kit Specific Software Setup Guides

If your kit is not listed, please proceed following the general setup guide below.

Download

Download the latest MacOS IDE (Version 6.0, 2020-02-27): HERE
Download the latest MacOS IDE (Version 5.0, 2019-03-25): HERE

Arduino Download.png

Installation

Security Settings

  • 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

Drivers Installation

FTDI Driver

  • 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

CP210X Driver

  • Once completed return to the Drivers folder. Open the CP210X Install folder. This is another driver that needs to be installed.

MacTutorial 2 DmgContents.png Mac Install SliDriver.png

  • Open SliLabsUSBDriverDisk.dmg. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.

Mac Driver Install SliDriver Prompt.png

CH34x Driver

  • Once completed return to the Drivers folder. Open the USBTTL-C Install folder. This is another driver that needs to be installed.
  • Important Note: This driver requires you to restart your computer. Save all work before installing this driver!!!
  • (Note: The Mac OS X 10.6 or older package does not contain this. Therefore, you can skip this step.)

MacTutorial 2 DmgContents.png MacTutorial 4 DriverFolder.png

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

MacTutorial 5 InstallDriver2.png

Application Copying

  • 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 CoreUSB Setup

Microduino-core32U4-rect-nologo.jpg MCookie-core32U4-rect.jpg
For Microduino CoreUSB or mCookie CoreUSB ONLY. Expand to view contents.
Otherwise, skip to the next section.

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

Confirm that the drivers are installed successfully based on your hardware.

Refer to the table below for which programmer each kit uses:

Programmer Contained in Kit Programmable Boards
USBTTL 102 Basic Kit Core, Core+, CoreRF
mBattery Itty Bitty City, 202 Advanced Kit, 302 Expert Kit Core, Core+, CoreRF
(CoreUSB)* X01 Series Kits: 101 Basic Kit; 201 Advanced Kit; 301 Expert Kit CoreUSB
  • NOTE: CoreUSB is a core module with an integrated programmer.

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 modules.
  • Verify that there are available Port options under Tools.
MacTutorial CH340 Port.png

Selecting Board Type and Processor

Selecting the Board Type and Processor is required to compile the correct code for the core module.

Configuring the software is done under Tools > Board and Tools > Processor.

Below is the table which lists all the core modules with corresponding Board and Processor. The table also lists kits that contain specific core modules.

Example usage would be for the Core module in Itty Bitty City. Board is Microduino/mCookie-Core (328p) and Processor is Atmega328P@16M,5V.

Name Board Processor Contained in Kit
Core (168pa) Microduino/mCookie-Core (168pa) Atmega168pa@8M,3.3V
Atmega168pa@16M,5V
Core (328p) Microduino/mCookie-Core (328p) Atmega328P@8M,3.3V
Atmega328P@16M,5V Itty Bitty City Kit, X02 Series Kits: 102 Basic Kit; 202 Advanced Kit; 302 Expert Kit
Core+ (644pa) Microduino/mCookie-Core+ (644pa) Atmega644pa@16M,3.3V
Atmega644pa@16M,5V 302 Expert Kit
Core+ (1284pa) Microduino/mCookie-Core+ (1284pa) Atmega1284pa@8M,3.3V
Atmega1284pa@16M,5V
CoreUSB Microduino/mCookie-Core USB (32u4) USB X01 Series Kits: 101 Basic Kit; 201 Advanced Kit; 301 Expert Kit
CoreRF Microduino/mCookie RF (128rfa1)

Determining Processor Variant

Core

MicroduinoGettingStart-Core3V3.jpg MicroduinoGettingStart-Core+3V3.jpg

Core+

MicroduinoGettingStart-Core5V.jpg MicroduinoGettingStart-Core+5V.jpg

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.

Uploading Code

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


  • Note: If using mBattery to upload to a core module. Ensure that mBattery is "ON" and supplying power to the modules. There will be a red LED on.

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