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==Recommended Languages==
==Getting Started with macOS==
We recommend the following languages for Mac OSX:
Welcome to using Phidgets with macOS!
* [[Language - C/C++|C/C++]]
* [[Language - Cocoa | Cocoa]]
* [[Language - Flash AS3]]
* [[Language - Max/MSP|Max/MSP]]
* [[Language - Python | Python]]


==Installing Libraries and Drivers==
Phidget22 is supported on '''macOS 10.11 and newer'''.


You can download the current version of the drivers for Mac OSX below:
To get started, install our libraries.


*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget_2.1.8.20110630.dmg Mac OSX Drivers]
===Quick Downloads===
Requires Mac OS 10.4 or Higher. Supports ppc, intel 32-bit and intel 64-bit.
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22.dmg macOS Installer Download]
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/tools/macos/Phidget22ControlPanel.dmg macOS Standalone Control Panel]
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22_macosdevel.zip macOS Development Files]


==Common Problems and Solutions==
===Install===
To begin, select which version of our installer to use:
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22.dmg Installer]
** '''Recommended for most users.'''
** Installs Phidget development libraries globally for use in C, Java or Max.
** Includes the Phidget Control Panel and the Phidget Network Server.


*List relevant problems from "Common Problems and workarounds" doc
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/tools/macos/Phidget22ControlPanel.dmg Standalone]
*List common problems for this OS from support forums
** '''Optional''' for simpler setups (requires macOS 10.15 or newer).
** Self contained Application; no installer.
** Includes the Phidget Control Panel and the Phidget Network Server.


==Limitations==
Open up the installer, and double click on ''Phidgets.pkg'' to install the libraries:
List any limitations associated with running Phidgets with this OS.
[[File:OSX Install 1.png|link=|alt=macOS Install|center]]
 
When prompted, continue with the installation:
[[File:OSX Install 2.png|link=|alt=macOS Install|center]]
 
If you are using macOS 10.13 or newer you will also need to give explicit permission for the driver to function.  You can read about this here[https://developer.apple.com/library/content/technotes/tn2459/_index.html].
 
The Phidgets libraries are now installed on your machine. Next, let's verify that the Phidget libraries are working properly.
 
===Verify===
The best way to verify that your libraries are working properly is to use the Phidget Control Panel. The Phidget Control Panel is a powerful tool that will help you develop your Phidgets applications. Get started by following the instructions below:
 
 
Open Finder and navigate to the Phidget Control Panel in the Applications list:
[[File:OSX Finder Apps.png|link=|800px|alt=macOS Finder Apps|center]]
 
 
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:
[[File:OSX ControlPanel General.png|600px|link=|alt=macOS Control Panel General|center]]
 
 
Click on the arrow 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:OSX Control Panel Channel.png ‎|link=|alt=macOS Control Panel Channel|center]]
 
 
The Phidget Control Panel can be used for testing devices, updating firmware, enabling a network server, and more! Visit the [[Phidget Control Panel#macOS|Phidget Control Panel]] page if you want to delve a little deeper.
 
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:
 
{{Programming_Languages_Table}}
 
===Development Files===
If you're a developer and want to bundle the Phidget libraries with your application for distribution, download the [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22_macosdevel.zip macOS Development Files]. See the included README for more details.
 
===Older Versions===
If you need older versions of the macOS libraries, [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22/ click here].
 
===Software License===
By downloading the macOS installer you agree to adhere to the terms of the [{{SERVER}}/documentation/Licenses/Phidgets_EULA.pdf Phidgets End User License Agreement].  The Phidget libraries and development files are covered by the [https://opensource.org/licenses/BSD-3-Clause The 3-Clause BSD License].

Latest revision as of 22:44, 20 December 2024


Getting Started with macOS

Welcome to using Phidgets with macOS!

Phidget22 is supported on macOS 10.11 and newer.

To get started, install our libraries.

Quick Downloads

Install

To begin, select which version of our installer to use:

  • Installer
    • Recommended for most users.
    • Installs Phidget development libraries globally for use in C, Java or Max.
    • Includes the Phidget Control Panel and the Phidget Network Server.
  • Standalone
    • Optional for simpler setups (requires macOS 10.15 or newer).
    • Self contained Application; no installer.
    • Includes the Phidget Control Panel and the Phidget Network Server.

Open up the installer, and double click on Phidgets.pkg to install the libraries:

macOS Install

When prompted, continue with the installation:

macOS Install

If you are using macOS 10.13 or newer you will also need to give explicit permission for the driver to function. You can read about this here[1].

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

Verify

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


Open Finder and navigate to the Phidget Control Panel in the Applications list:

macOS Finder Apps


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:

macOS Control Panel General


Click on the arrow 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.

macOS Control Panel Channel


The Phidget Control Panel can be used for testing devices, updating firmware, enabling a network server, and more! Visit the Phidget Control Panel page if you want to delve a little deeper.

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:

Development Files

If you're a developer and want to bundle the Phidget libraries with your application for distribution, download the macOS Development Files. See the included README for more details.

Older Versions

If you need older versions of the macOS libraries, click here.

Software License

By downloading the macOS installer you agree to adhere to the terms of the Phidgets End User License Agreement. The Phidget libraries and development files are covered by the The 3-Clause BSD License.