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Notice: This page contains information for the legacy Phidget21 Library. Phidget21 is out of support. Bugfixes may be considered on a case by case basis. Phidget21 does not support VINT Phidgets, or new USB Phidgets released after 2020. We maintain a selection of legacy devices for sale that are supported in Phidget21. We recommend that new projects be developed against the Phidget22 Library.
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OS - OS X
On Mac OS, Phidgets can be either plugged directly into a USB Port or run over a network using the Webservice.
Phidgets are designed to run on Mac OS 10.4 or newer, and can run on PPC, 32-bit, and 64-bit systems.
Getting Started (Libraries and Drivers)
If this is your first Phidget, we highly recommend working through the Getting Started guide for your specific Phidget device. If you already have the Preference Pane Installed and know how to use it, then you've already followed the guide and are ready to learn more about the workings behind the Preference Pane, the Phidget Webservice, and more - all specific to Mac OS.
If you are already a pro, and just want the drivers:
For special cases where you cannot install the Phidget installer please see the #Advanced Uses section.
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.
