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The Phidget Control Panel will list all connected Phidgets and associated objects, as well as the following information: | The Phidget Control Panel will list all connected Phidgets and associated objects, as well as the following information: | ||
*Serial number: allows you to differentiate between similar Phidgets. | *'''Serial number:''' allows you to differentiate between similar Phidgets. | ||
*Channel: allows you to differentiate between similar objects on a Phidget. | *'''Channel:''' allows you to differentiate between similar objects on a Phidget. | ||
*Version number: corresponds to the firmware version your Phidget is running. If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date. Update the firmware by double-clicking the entry. | *'''Version number:''' corresponds to the firmware version your Phidget is running. If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date. Update the firmware by double-clicking the entry. | ||
The Phidget Control Panel can also be used to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example. | The Phidget Control Panel can also be used to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example. | ||
Revision as of 20:18, 24 May 2018
Phidget Control Panel
In order to demonstrate the functionality of the {{{1}}}, the Phidget Control Panel running on a Windows machine will be used.
The Phidget Control Panel is available for use on both macOS and Windows machines. If you would like to follow along, first take a look at the getting started guide for your operating system:
Linux users can follow the getting started with Linux guide and continue reading here for more information about the {{{1}}}.
First Look
After plugging the {{{1}}} into your computer and opening the Phidget Control Panel, you will see something like this: [[Image:{{{1}}}_Panel.jpg|link=|center]]
The Phidget Control Panel will list all connected Phidgets and associated objects, as well as the following information:
- Serial number: allows you to differentiate between similar Phidgets.
- Channel: allows you to differentiate between similar objects on a Phidget.
- Version number: corresponds to the firmware version your Phidget is running. If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date. Update the firmware by double-clicking the entry.
The Phidget Control Panel can also be used to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example.
