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==Getting Started with Windows==
==Getting Started with Windows==
Welcome to using Phidgets with Windows!  
Welcome to using Phidgets with Windows!  
Phidget22 is supported on '''Windows 8 and newer'''.


If you are ready to go, the first step in creating Windows applications with Phidgets is installing our libraries.
If you are ready to go, the first step in creating Windows applications with Phidgets is installing our libraries.
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===Install===
===Install===
To install our libraries, download the installer for your system:
To install our libraries, download the installer for your system:
*[{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/Phidget22-x86.exe 32-bit Installer Download]
*[https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/Phidget22-x86.exe 32-bit Installer Download]
*[{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/Phidget22-x64.exe 64-bit Installer Download]
*[https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/Phidget22-x64.exe 64-bit Installer Download]


Before installing our libraries, be sure to read our [[Software License]].
If you need to access an old version of the drivers, [https://www.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/ click here].


When prompted, continue with the installation:
When prompted, continue with the installation:
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Click on the '''+''' beside a device to expand it so that you can see all available channels. Double-click on one of these channels to open up a window that lets you interact with it.:
Click on the '''+''' beside a device to expand it so that you can see all available channels. Double-click on one of these channels to open up a window that lets you interact with it.:
[[File:Windows ControlPanelChannel.PNG|link=|alt=Windows Control Panel General|center]]
[[File:Controlpanel_openapplication.png|500px|link=|alt=Windows Control Panel General|center]]




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For information on advanced Windows topics, such as installing our libraries without an installer, installing our libraries without an internet connection, or using Windows in a Virtual Machine, check our page on [[OS - Windows Advanced Information|Windows Advanced Information]]
For information on advanced Windows topics, such as installing our libraries without an installer, installing our libraries without an internet connection, or using Windows in a Virtual Machine, check our page on [[OS - Windows Advanced Information|Windows Advanced Information]]
==Software License==
By downloading the Phidget22.MSI you agree to adhere to the terms of the [{{SERVER}}/documentation/Licenses/Phidgets_EULA.pdf Phidgets End User License Agreement]. The C API section of Phidget22 is covered by the [https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause The 3-Clause BSD License]. The source code of C API can be found [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget22/libraries/linux/libphidget22.tar.gz here].

Latest revision as of 21:19, 19 December 2024


Getting Started with Windows

Welcome to using Phidgets with Windows!

Phidget22 is supported on Windows 8 and newer.

If you are ready to go, the first step in creating Windows applications with Phidgets is installing our libraries.

Install

To install our libraries, download the installer for your system:

If you need to access an old version of the drivers, click here.

When prompted, continue with the installation:

Windows Install.png


The libraries are now installed on your machine. Next, let's verify that they are working properly.

For instructions on installing our libraries without an installer, check out the OS - Windows Advanced Information page.

Verify

The best way to verify that your libraries are working properly is to use the Phidget Control Panel. The control panel is a powerful tool that will help you develop your Phidgets applications. Get started by following the instructions below:


Find the Ph.jpg icon in the taskbar. If it is not there, open up the start menu and search for Phidget Control Panel

Windows PhidgetTaskbar.PNG


Next, double-click on the Phidgets icon to bring up the Phidget Control Panel. You can now see all the Phidgets that are plugged into your machine, as well as any Phidgets that are on the network:

Windows Control Panel General


Click on the + beside a device to expand it so that you can see all available channels. Double-click on one of these channels to open up a window that lets you interact with it.:

Windows Control Panel General


The Phidget Control Panel can be used for testing devices, updating firmware, enabling a Phidget Network Server, and more! Visit the Phidget Control Panel page for more information.


Your Phidget is now able to communicate with your development machine. The next step is selecting a programming language so you can start to write some code!

Programming

Ready to write some code? Select one of the programming languages below:

Advanced Information

For information on advanced Windows topics, such as installing our libraries without an installer, installing our libraries without an internet connection, or using Windows in a Virtual Machine, check our page on Windows Advanced Information

Software License

By downloading the Phidget22.MSI you agree to adhere to the terms of the Phidgets End User License Agreement. The C API section of Phidget22 is covered by the The 3-Clause BSD License. The source code of C API can be found here.