SKU 1013
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Phidgets
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Plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB connector on your computer (you can do
this at any time).
Step 3. Install the software
Phidgets use a library installed on your computer. This only has to be installed once no matter how many
different types of Phidgets you have.
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Have you previously installed the Phidget library? If so, you can skip this step.
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To install the library go to www.phidgets.com >> Downloads >> Release.
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Select the PHIDGET.msi file.
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A dialog box will appear asking if you would like to open the file or save it to your computer. You
can do either, but if you are unsure just select "Open" and follow the instructions.
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Do you want to update a previously installed Phidget library? If so, you must remove the old
library when prompted to do so.
Step 4. Download the sample programs
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Go to www.phidgets.com >> Downloads >> Release.
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Select the Examples.zip file.
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Save the zip file to a place of your choosing, and then uncompress it.
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You will find many executables in the Visual Basic folder, and their source in the sub-folders.
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PhidgetMonitor.exe will show you what Phidgets are plugged in. If you have followed Step 2 and
Step 3, a PhidgetInterfaceKit should be displayed in the list, along with its serial number. The
source for this .exe is in the PhidgetManagerExamples folder.
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All PhidgetInterfaceKit samples have an "interfacekit" prefix. Try them! All source code can be
found in the PhidgetInterfaceKitExamples folder.
Step 5. Try Programming a Phidget
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Go to www.phidgets.com >> Documentation.
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Read the API manual for the Programming language of your choice and read the documentation
under the PhidgetInterfaceKit heading.
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Based on this documentation, we recommend you examine the source of the sample programs
mentioned in Step 4.
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Now try modifying the samples. Or code your own from scratch.
Step 6. Learning more ...
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Explore www.phidgets.com. We recommend you visit Projects and Examples to see what other
people have done. For new applications or other programming languages visit the Forums.
