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The guide below is a software setup guide for mDesign under the Mac OS platform aimed for general use of Microduino products.
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The guide below is a software setup guide for mDesigner (v1.6) under the Mac platform.
  
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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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=Download=
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mDesigner (for Mac) (Version 2.1.0, 2020-02-27): [http://oss.microduino.cn/download/download/mDesigner3V2.1.0.pkg <big>HERE</big>]<br clear=all>
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mDesigner (for Mac) (Version 1.6.4, 2019-03-25): [http://microduinoinc.com/downloads/mDesigner3V1.6.4.pkg <big>HERE</big>]
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[[File:MDesigner_Download.png|link=http://microduinoinc.com/downloads/mDesigner3V1.6.4.pkg|400px|left|thumb]]<br clear=all>
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=Installation=
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|'''IMPORANT:''' Installation requires a restart of the computer. '''SAVE ALL WORK PRIOR TO PROCEEDING!'''
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|'''Step 1:'''
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Once the download is complete. Find the downloaded file on your computer.
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! Safari
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! Chrome
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|[[File:MDesigner_v1.6_InstallGuide_For_Mac_00_Safari.png|600px]]
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|[[File:MDesigner_v1.6_InstallGuide_For_Mac_00_Chrome.png|600px]]
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 01.png]]<br>
  
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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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=Download=
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Download the latest mDesigner (for Mac): [https://microduinoinc.com/downloads/mDesigner3V1.4.0.dmg <big>HERE</big>]
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|'''Step 2:'''
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[[File:MDesigner_Download.png|link=https://microduinoinc.com/downloads/mDesigner3V1.4.0.dmg|400px|left|thumb]]<br clear=all>
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'''Important''': Hold down the '''CTRL''' key on your keyboard, then click on the file. This will bring up the options menu for the file. Click on '''Open'''.
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 02.png]]<br>
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|'''Step 3:'''
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Confirm you wish to '''Open''' the file. (If you do not see the Open option. Please refer to the previous step.)<br>
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'''Note:''' You may be ask to confirm by entering your login credentials.
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 03.png]]<br>
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|'''Step 4:'''
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The mDesigner installer will launch. Click '''Continue'''.
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 04.png]]<br>
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|'''Step 5:'''
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Click '''Install'''.
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 05.png]]<br>
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|'''Step 6:'''
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You will be prompted to confirm you wish to install. Enter your login credentials and click '''Install Software''' to confirm.
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 06.png]]<br>
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{| class="wikitable" style="background-color:#FEF9E7;"
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|'''IMPORANT:''' Installation requires a restart of the computer. '''SAVE ALL WORK PRIOR TO PROCEEDING!'''
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|'''Step 7:'''
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You will be prompted that installation will require a restart of the computer. Ensure you save all work prior to proceeding. Click on '''Continue Installation''' to continue.
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 07.png]]<br>
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|'''Step 8:'''
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mDesigner will begin installing.
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 08.png]]<br>
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|'''Step 9:'''
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Once installation is complete. Click '''Restart''' to restart your computer.
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 09.png]]<br>
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|'''Step 10:'''
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You will be prompted if you wish to delete the installer. You may delete it as it is no longer needed.
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 10.png]]<br>
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|'''Step 11:'''
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Once your computer has restarted. Navigate to your '''Applications''' folder, then locate the '''mDesigner''' folder.
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Double click '''mDesigner.app''' to launch mDesigner.
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 11.png]]
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|'''Step 12:'''
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mDesigner will start loading.
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 12.png|600px]]
  
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=Installation=
 
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==Security Settings==
 
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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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*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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*Open the downloaded file. A folder will open containing the mDesigner software and drivers for the hardware.
 
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[[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_For_Mac_02.png|600px]]
 
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==Drivers Installation==
 
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===CP210X Driver===
 
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*Open the '''CP210X Install''' folder. This is a driver that needs to be installed.
 
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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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*'''<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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*Once completed return to the main folder. Open the '''USBTTL-C Install''' folder. This folder contains the driver needed to communicate with the Microduino hardware.
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mDesigner will complete loading and will be ready to use.
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[[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_For_Mac_02.png|400px]]
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[[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_For_Mac_03.png|400px]]
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[[File:MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 13.png|600px]]
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*Launch the '''CH34x_Install___.pkg''' to start the driver installation process.
 
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[[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_For_Mac_04.png|400px]]
 
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*Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.
 
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[[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_For_Mac_05.png|600px]]
 
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==Application Copying==
 
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*Return back to the open downloaded folder and open the '''Application''' shortcut. This will open a your Application folder on your computer.
 
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[[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_For_Mac_06.png|600px]][[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_For_Mac_07.png|600px]]
 
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*Drag the '''mDesigner''' folder into the opened '''Application''' folder. This will copy the folder into your computer's Application folder.
 
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[[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_For_Mac_08.png|600px]]<br>[[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_for_Mac_09.png|800px|thumb|left]]<div style="clear:both;"></div>
 
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*Locate the '''mDesigner''' folder in your computer's Application folder (if there is partial circle, it is currently copying, wait until copying is complete).
 
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*Locate the '''mDesigner.app''' file and launch it. (Make a note, you'll launch mDesigner from this location in the future.)
 
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[[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_For_Mac_10.png|800px]]
 
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*Confirm you wish to open the file downloaded from the internet. This only needs to be done once.
 
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[[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_For_Mac_11.png|600px]]
 
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*mDesigner will start loading.
 
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[[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_For_Mac_12.png|600px]]
 
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*mDesigner will complete loading and will be ready to use.
 
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[[File:mDesigner_InstallGuide_For_Mac_13.png|600px]]
 

Latest revision as of 23:55, 27 February 2020

The guide below is a software setup guide for mDesigner (v1.6) under the Mac platform.

Download

mDesigner (for Mac) (Version 2.1.0, 2020-02-27): HERE
mDesigner (for Mac) (Version 1.6.4, 2019-03-25): HERE

MDesigner Download.png

Installation

IMPORANT: Installation requires a restart of the computer. SAVE ALL WORK PRIOR TO PROCEEDING!
Step 1:

Once the download is complete. Find the downloaded file on your computer.

Safari Chrome
MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 00 Safari.png MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 00 Chrome.png

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 01.png


Step 2:

Important: Hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard, then click on the file. This will bring up the options menu for the file. Click on Open.

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 02.png


Step 3:

Confirm you wish to Open the file. (If you do not see the Open option. Please refer to the previous step.)
Note: You may be ask to confirm by entering your login credentials.

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 03.png


Step 4:

The mDesigner installer will launch. Click Continue.

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 04.png


Step 5:

Click Install.

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 05.png


Step 6:

You will be prompted to confirm you wish to install. Enter your login credentials and click Install Software to confirm.

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 06.png


IMPORANT: Installation requires a restart of the computer. SAVE ALL WORK PRIOR TO PROCEEDING!
Step 7:

You will be prompted that installation will require a restart of the computer. Ensure you save all work prior to proceeding. Click on Continue Installation to continue.

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 07.png


Step 8:

mDesigner will begin installing.

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 08.png


Step 9:

Once installation is complete. Click Restart to restart your computer.

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 09.png


Step 10:

You will be prompted if you wish to delete the installer. You may delete it as it is no longer needed.

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 10.png


Step 11:

Once your computer has restarted. Navigate to your Applications folder, then locate the mDesigner folder. Double click mDesigner.app to launch mDesigner.

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 11.png


Step 12:

mDesigner will start loading.

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 12.png


Step 13:

mDesigner will complete loading and will be ready to use.

MDesigner v1.6 InstallGuide For Mac 13.png

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