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==Recommended Languages== | ==Recommended Languages== | ||
We recommend the following languages for | We recommend the following languages for OS X: | ||
* [[Language - AppleScript|AppleScript]] | * [[Language - AppleScript|AppleScript]] | ||
* [[Language - C/C++|C/C++]] | * [[Language - C/C++|C/C++]] | ||
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==Installing Libraries and Drivers== | ==Installing Libraries and Drivers== | ||
You can download the current version of the drivers for | You can download the current version of the drivers for OS X below: | ||
*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget_2.1.8.20110630.dmg | *[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget_2.1.8.20110630.dmg OS X Drivers] | ||
Requires Mac OS 10.4 or Higher. Supports ppc, intel 32-bit and intel 64-bit. | Requires Mac OS 10.4 or Higher. Supports ppc, intel 32-bit and intel 64-bit. | ||
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The examples in the preference pane are as is, and are intended for demonstration purposes. They are not suitable for user applications. | The examples in the preference pane are as is, and are intended for demonstration purposes. They are not suitable for user applications. | ||
It is important to keep in mind that when an example Phidget application is opened from the preference pane, it holds a lock on the Phidget. This prevents any other program from accessing the Phidget. Please ensure that this example application is closed(the Phidgets Preference Pane can still be running) when you are running your own applications. | It is important to keep in mind that when an example Phidget application is opened from the preference pane, it holds a lock on the Phidget. This prevents any other program from accessing the Phidget. Please ensure that this example application is closed(the Phidgets Preference Pane can still be running) when you are running your own applications. | ||
==Common Problems and Solutions== | ==Common Problems and Solutions== |
Revision as of 18:06, 16 February 2012
Preamble about the OS.
Recommended Languages
We recommend the following languages for OS X:
You can also use these languages, but they do not support event driven code, and must use logic code only:
Installing Libraries and Drivers
You can download the current version of the drivers for OS X below:
Requires Mac OS 10.4 or Higher. Supports ppc, intel 32-bit and intel 64-bit.
Phidgets Preference Pane
Explain the control panel
The examples in the preference pane are as is, and are intended for demonstration purposes. They are not suitable for user applications.
It is important to keep in mind that when an example Phidget application is opened from the preference pane, it holds a lock on the Phidget. This prevents any other program from accessing the Phidget. Please ensure that this example application is closed(the Phidgets Preference Pane can still be running) when you are running your own applications.
Common Problems and Solutions
- List relevant problems from "Common Problems and workarounds" doc
- List common problems for this OS from support forums
Limitations
List any limitations associated with running Phidgets with this OS.