1017 User Guide

Getting Started

Checking the Contents

You should have received: A PhidgetInterfaceKit 0/0/8 A Mini-USB Cable A Hardware mounting kit		In order to test your new Phidget you will also need: A 9V battery A battery connector A 9V incandescent bulb with wires

Connecting the Pieces

Connect the negative (-) wire from the battery connector to one of the bulb wires. Connect the positive (+) wire from the battery connector to the NO (normally open) connector on the InterfaceKit. Connect the other bulb wire to the 4A connector on the InterfaceKit. Connect the InterfaceKit to your PC using the USB cable.

Testing Using Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7

Make sure you have the current version of the Phidget library installed on your PC. If you don't, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Quick Downloads section on the Windows page
2. Download and run the Phidget21 Installer (32-bit, or 64-bit, depending on your system)
3. You should see the icon on the right hand corner of the Task Bar.

Running Phidgets Sample Program

Double clicking on the icon loads the Phidget Control Panel; we will use this program to ensure that your new Phidget works properly.

The source code for the InterfaceKit-full sample program can be found in the quick downloads section on the C# Language Page. If you'd like to see examples in other languages, you can visit our Languages page.

Updating Device Firmware

If an entry in this list is red, it means the firmware for that device is out of date. Double click on the entry to be given the option of updating the firmware. If you choose not to update the firmware, you can still run the example for that device after refusing.

Double Click on the icon to activate the Phidget Control Panel and make sure that the Phidget InterfaceKit 0/0/8 is properly attached to your PC.
Double Click on Phidget InterfaceKit 0/0/8 in the Phidget Control Panel to bring up InterfaceKit-full and check that the box labelled Attached contains the word True. Click on the fourth Digital Out box. A tick mark appears in the box and the light bulb turns on. Click on the box again. The tick mark goes away and the light turns off. If you unplug the USB cable while the light is on, it will turn off. The bottom row shows the status of the request, while the top row displays the status of the digital output as reported by the device. Move the positive (+) wire from NO to NC (normally closed). The light is now on when the Digital box has no tick mark. Clicking on the box turns the light off. If you unplug the USB cable when the light is on, it will stay on.		File:1017 1 InterfaceKit Screen.jpg

Testing Using Mac OS X

1. Go to the Quick Downloads section on the Mac OS X page
2. Download and run the Phidget OS X Installer
3. Click on System Preferences >> Phidgets (under Other) to activate the Preference Pane
4. Make sure that the Phidget InterfaceKit 0/0/8 is properly attached.
5. Double Click on Phidget InterfaceKit 0/0/8 in the Phidget Preference Pane to bring up the InterfaceKit-full Sample program. This program will function in a similar way as the Windows version.

Using Linux

For a step-by-step guide on getting Phidgets running on Linux, check the Linux page.