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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Software License
Windows
.NET 2.0 and Windows 2000 or newer required. The Phidget Framework installs drivers required for the operation of Phidget Devices in addition to the Phidget Manager, Webservice, and examples for every type of Phidget. It will add the Phidget Manager as a yellow "Ph" icon to the Systray after installation, where attached Phidgets are listed and examples can be launched for them by double clicking their name.
By downloading the Phidget21.MSI you agree to adhere to the terms of the Phidgets End User License Agreement. The C API section of Phidget21 is covered by the GNU Lesser General Public License. The source code of C API can be found here.
Mac OSX
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or newer required. The Phidget Framework installs drivers required for the operation of Phidget Devices in addition to the Phidget Manager, Webservice, and examples for every type of Phidget. It will add a Phidget Preference pane under System Preferences where attached Phidgets are listed and examples can be launched for them by double clicking their name.
By downloading the Mac OSX Framework you agree to adhere to the terms of the Phidgets End User License Agreement. The C API section of Phidget21 is covered by the GNU Lesser General Public License. The source code of C API can be found here.
Linux
The Phidget Framework Linux Source can be compiled and installed, for drivers required in the operation of Phidget Devices, in addition to the Phidget Manager and Webservice.
By downloading Linux Source you agree to adhere to the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License.
Windows CE/Mobile
Windows CE 5.0 or newer required. The Phidget Framework installs drivers required for the operation of Phidget Devices in addition to the Phidget Webservice and a simple InterfaceKit example.
By downloading the Phidget CE Framework you agree to adhere to the terms of the Phidgets End User License Agreement. The C API section of Phidget21 is covered by the GNU Lesser General Public License. The source code of C API can be found here. The Windows CE Driver is covered by the Shared Source Limited Permissive License (SS-LPL). The source code can be found at CodePlex.
SBC
The 'full' firmware contains all elements of the 'minimal' firmare as well as: on-board C development tools, Java support, and custom user application support.
By downloading the SBC Firmware or Buildroot/Kernal Sources, you agree to adhere to the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License.