Elenco XP&trade - Manual (Page 30)

Installing Software and Programming Cable
Windows ® XP (or later) or Mac OSX
10.4 (or later) or Linux x386 with
GTK2.8 (or later), 512MB RAM,
500MB of hard-disk space, USB
port, and CD-ROM drive.
Project B1
Blinker (Programming the Microcontroller)
This project explains the procedure for re-programming the
microcontroller (U21). The
microcontroller can be re-programmed
in ANY circuit that uses it (including projects A3-A10), by attaching
the programming cable to it . When you initiate a new program
download, any program currently running in the microcontroller is
interrupted. When a new program download is complete, the new
program will begin running.
The programming cable is needed to download new programs to the
microcontroller, and to allow some programs to transfer information
to/from the computer’s display. The programming cable may be
removed from a circuit when not being used.
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For clarifications, visual aids, and
updates, please visit our website:
www.snapcircuits.net
Requirements for
your computer
STEP 1
Insert the Snap Circuits ® XP TM CD into your
computer. The Installer program should run
automatically (if it does not, use Windows
® to
select and run it). Follow the instructions to
install the AXEpad for Snap Circuits
® XP TM
software. Note: the programming cable
should NOT be connected during this
installation. Contact ELENCO
® if you have
questions or problems with the installation.
For Windows Users:
Insert the Snap Circuits ® XP TM CD
into your computer. Double click on
the Elenco CD icon on the desktop.
Double click on the Mac folder in the
dialog box. Double
click the top tar file.
Double click the file in
the dialog box.
The software is now ready to use.
For Mac Users:
STEP 2 (Windows Users)
Insert the Programming Cable into a
USB port on your computer. The
Programming Cable will automatically
configure itself. If you have problems with
configuration then contact ELENCO
® .
Programming Cable