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Connecting the K’NEX Interface
• USB connection
The first time the K’NEX Interface is connected to a USB port on the computer, the USB drivers will
need to be installed.
1. Connect the K’NEX Interface to a USB port on the computer.
2. Windows will automatically detect a new device and install the drivers.
Starting the K’NEX Computer Control
Software for the first time
Start the K’NEX Computer Control Software e.g. Start Programs K’NEX and double click on
K’NEX Computer Control.
Step 1: Selecting a User level
The first time the program is run a select Program Level window will automatically open. Select user
Level 2.
In Level 1 some of the features of the K’NEX Computer Control Software are hidden. These include all
references to Variables (A, B, C, X and Y plus all user variables), the Binary Output and Input functions,
the Make function, the Breakpoint debug tools and all reference to the functions: TIME, SECONDS,
RANDOM.
Notes:
• Once opened the program level can be altered using the Level icon on the top right of the
program window. Click on the Level icon to cycle through the levels. The currently selected
level will be saved when the program is closed.
• If you are running in level 1 and a symbol uses a level 2 feature, the software will temporarily drop into level 2.
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