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[[File:icon-Java.png|64x64px|link=Language - C Sharp]]Java is a modern, object-oriented programming language developed by Oracle.
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==Get Started==
With the Phidget22 library, it's easy to create Java applications that work with Phidget devices.


==Introduction==
==Java Libraries==


{{LanguageSupport|Java|the complete Phidget API, including events|all Phidget devices.|various environments such as <code>javac</code>, NetBeans, and Eclipse}}
You must install the [https://www.phidgets.com/docs/Operating_System_Support Phidget drivers] for your operating system to be able to compile and run Java programs.


==Quick Downloads==
Your Java project will also require our Java library file:
* [https://www.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/any/Phidget22Java.zip phidget22.jar].


Just need the Java drivers, libraries, and examples?  Here they are:
====macOS Considerations====
Legacy Phidgets running a HID USB stack require a driver extension (macOS 10.15 and newer) or a kernel extension (macOS 10.14 and earlier). During development, we recommend downloading the appropriate [https://www.phidgets.com/docs/OS_-_macOS#Quick_Downloads package] which will install the extension. When deploying applications, review the README in the [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22_macosdevel.zip macOS Development Files] for information about bundling the extension with your application.


Java API Documentation:
=====Determining USB Stack=====
*[http://www.phidgets.com/documentation/JavaDoc.zip C# API Manual Download] or [http://www.phidgets.com/documentation/web/javadoc/index.html (HTML online version)]
To determine which USB stack your device is running, navigate to the product page and then to the specification tab, and look for the ''USB Stack'' specification. If you are using a VINT device, navigate to the product page for the VINT Hub you are using.
*[[General API]] (more help on functions common to all Phidgets)
*[[Device List | Device Specific APIs]] (more help on functions specific to your Phidget)


Java Example Code:
[[Image:Javascript_networkserver_webusb_spec.png|center|600px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/8/80/Javascript_networkserver_webusb_spec.png]]


*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/JavaJNI_2.1.8.20111220.zip Java Example Code]
====Linux Considerations====
Linux restricts access to USB devices to the root user. To run your Python application as a regular user, you'll need to [{{SERVER}}/docs/OS_-_Linux#Setting_Udev_Rules set up udev rules] on your system.


Libraries and Drivers:
==Development Environment Configuration==
*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/phidget21jar_2.1.8.20111220.zip phidget21.jar]
*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget-x86_2.1.8.20111220.exe 32 bit Windows (drivers, with libraries)]
*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget-x64_2.1.8.20111220.exe 64 bit Windows (drivers, with libraries)]
*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/libphidget_2.1.8.20111028.tar.gz General Linux Libraries] ([[OS - Linux | Linux Library Setup Instructions]])
*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget_2.1.8.20111103.dmg General Mac OSX Libraries] ([[OS - Mac OS X | Mac OS X Library Setup Instructions]])


==Getting started with Java==
Before choosing a development environment, make sure you have the [http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/index.html Java Development Kit] installed.


If you are new to writing code for Phidgets, we recommend starting by running, then modifying existing examples. This will allow you to:
===Visual Studio Code===
{{ExampleCodeReasons}}
{| style="margin:auto;" class="table-no-border mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+ '''Instructions'''
| To start developing with Java in VSCode, open it up and install the '''Extension Pack for Java'''.||[[Image:Language_java_vscode_extension2.png|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/b/b4/Language_java_vscode_extension2.png]]
|-
| Next, press '''Ctrl+Shift+P''' to open the command palette, type "java" and select '''Java: Create Java Project'''.  || [[Image:Language_java_vscode_createproj.png|center|360px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/7/78/Language_java_vscode_createproj.png]]
|-
| Select "No Build Tools" and select a directory for the new project. You'll be asked for a project name, and  VSCode will create the directory structure. || [[Image:Language_java_vscode_emptyproj.png|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/c/c1/Language_java_vscode_emptyproj.png]]
|-
| colspan="2"|You'll need to get a copy of '''phidget22.jar''' to put inside the "lib" folder. [https://www.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/any/Phidget22Java.zip You can download phidget22.jar here].
|-
| colspan="2"| You can now begin writing code in the newly created "App.java" file, or you can download a [[#Example_Code|sample program]] for your device and place it in the "src" folder.
|-
| Compile and run by pressing '''F5''' or by clicking the play button in the top right. || [[Image:Language_java_vscode_run.png|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/e/ea/Language_java_vscode_run.png]]
|}


Instructions are divided up by operating system. Choose:
===Javac===
*[[#Windows(2000/XP/Vista/7)|Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7]]
{| style="margin:auto;" class="table-no-border mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
*[[#Mac OS X |Mac OS X]]
|+ '''Instructions'''
*[[#Linux | Linux]] (including PhidgetSBC)
|The easiest way to allow Java to access the Phidgets Java library is to place a copy of '''phidget22.jar''' in the same folder as your .java program. ||[[Image:Language_java_javac_folder.png|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/8/89/Language_java_javac_folder.png]]
|-
|[https://www.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/any/Phidget22Java.zip You can download phidget22.jar here].||
|-
|Once you are ready to run your program, enter the following command in the command prompt or terminal:
<syntaxhighlight>
javac -classpath .;phidget22.jar example.java
</syntaxhighlight>
Finally, enter the following command to run the program:
<syntaxhighlight>
java -classpath .;phidget22.jar example
</syntaxhighlight>
||
|-
|}


==Windows(2000/XP/Vista/7)==
===Netbeans===
 
{| style="margin:auto;" class="table-no-border mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
===Libraries===
|+ '''Instructions'''
*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/phidget21jar_2.1.8.20111220.zip phidget21.jar]
|The easiest way to allow Java to access the Phidgets Java library is to place a copy of '''phidget22.jar''' in the same folder as your .java program.  ||[[Image:Language_java_javac_folder.png|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/8/89/Language_java_javac_folder.png]]
 
|-
===Description===
|[https://www.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/any/Phidget22Java.zip You can download phidget22.jar here].||
Java programs on Windows depend on the following files, which the installers above put onto your system:
|-
* <b><code>phidget21.dll</code></b> contains the actual Phidgets library, which is used at run-time. If you used our installer, it's already correctly placed in <code>C:\Windows\System32</code>.  It can be manually installed - check our [[Manual Installation instructions]].
| To start, open NetBeans and create a new project. Select Java Application and follow the steps as directed by Netbeans.|| [[Image:Windows_netbeans1.jpg|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/c/c9/Windows_netbeans1.jpg]]
You will also need one of the following two files, depending on the .NET framework version you are targeting:
|-
* <b><code>phidget21.jar</code></b> is the Phidgets library for JDK <i><b>1.4.2</b></i> or higher. Your compiler has to know where this file is. By default, our installer puts this file into <code>C:\Program Files\Phidgets</code>. So, you can either point your compiler to that location, or copy and link to it in a directory for your project workspace. For more information, please see the section for your specific compiler/environment. If you do not want to use our installer, you can get the file [[#Libraries | here]].
| Next, add a reference to phidget22.jar by right-clicking on the libraries folder. || [[Image:Windows_netbeans2.jpg|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/2/2b/Windows_netbeans2.jpg]]
 
|-
Running the examples and writing your own code can be fairly compiler-specific, so we include instructions for each compiler below.
| Navigate to the folder where you downloaded phidget22.jar, and select it. || [[Image:Windows_netbeans3.jpg|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/7/76/Windows_netbeans3.jpg]]
 
|-
===NetBeans===
| The project now has access to Phidgets. ||
 
|}
Please start by downloading the Java Examples.  The full examples were written in NetBeans. But Eclipse will easily open it.
*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/JavaJNI_2.1.8.20111220.zip Java Examples]
 
=====Use Our Examples=====
 
To run the examples, you first download them [[#Command line|from above]] and unpack them into a folder.  To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File | Open | Project, and open <code>AllExamples/AllExamples.sln</code> or <code>AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln</code> for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.
 
If you are opening the Phidget examples in Visual Studio 2010, you will need to go through the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard to convert the 2005 or 2008 project.  
<br/><br/>[[File:VS2005 Conversion Wizard.PNG]]<br/><br/>
 
This will load all of the examples available for C#, and then you can set your main project to be the one that matches your device. If you aren't sure what the software example for your device is called, check the software object listed in the [[Device List | Getting Started guide for your device]].
 
The only thing left to do is to run the examples! Click on Debug -> Start Debugging. Please note that the projects, by default try to find the <code>Phidget21.NET.dll</code> in the <code>C:\Program Files\Phidgets</code>. If you have it installed in another location, please change the path accordingly. If you are receiving an error message regarding that the namespace Phidgets cannot be found, please re-add the reference to <code>Phidget21.NET.dll</code>. Please see the [[#Write Your Own Code | next section]] for details.
<br/><br/>
[[File:CSharp VS2005 Run.PNG ‎]]
<br/><br/>
Once you have the C# examples running, we have a [[#Follow The Examples|teaching section]] below to help you follow them.
 
=====Write Your Own Code=====
 
When you are building a project from scratch, or adding Phidget function calls to an existing project, you'll need to configure your compiler / development environment to properly link the Phidget C# libraries. To begin:  
 
* Generate a new Visual C# Windows Applications project with a descriptive name such as PhidgetTest.
<br/>[[File:CSharp VS2005 New Project.PNG ]]
 
<br/>
 
* Add a reference to the .NET Phidgets lilbrary.
<br/>[[File:CSharp VS2005 Add Reference.PNG ]]<br/>
* Under the .NET tab, select <code>Phidget21.NET.dll</code>.
If you used our installer, these files are installed in <code>C:\Program Files\Phidgets</code>, by default. If it does not appear in this list, then you can browse to the Phidget Framework installation directory and add the file.
<br/>[[File:CSharp VS2005 Add Reference 2.PNG ]]<br/><br/>
 
Then, in your code, you will need to include the Phidget library:
 
<div style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border-color: #1c9edb; border-width:1px; border-style: dashed;">
<font size="3">
<source lang=cpp>
  using Phidgets;
  using Phidgets.Events;
  </source>
</font>
</div>
 
The project now has access to the Phidget21 function calls and you are ready to begin coding.
 
The same [[#Follow The Examples|teaching section]] which describes the examples also has further resources for programming your Phidget.
 
===Java===
 
This section will provide instructions on how to compile using the <code>javac</code> compiler. Start by downloading the Java Examples.
*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/JavaJNI_2.1.8.20111220.zip Java Examples]
 
=====Use Our Examples=====
 
Download the examples [[#Java|from above]] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find example programs for all the devices. If you aren't sure what the software example for your device is called, check the software object listed in the [[Device List | Getting Started guide for your device]]. Please only use the simple examples.
<br/>
Ensure that the <code>phidget21.jar</code> is in the same directory as the source code.
 
To compile:
<br/>[[File:Java Compile.PNG]]<br/>
 
This will create Java bytecode in the form of .class files. Type the following to run the program:
<br/>[[File:Java Run.PNG]]<br/>
 
 
If you wish, you can compile the project as a <code>.jar</code> so there are fewer files to maintain. The [[http://www.oracle.com/java Java SDK]] provides the <code>jar</code> utility which packages all the .class files into a single <code>.jar</code> file.
To begin, you will have to provide a Manifest file to indicate the program entry point. With your favourite text editor, create a new file with the following content:
Manifest-Version: 1.0
Class-Path: phidget21.jar
Main-Class: example
 
Ensure that the file ends in a new line or a carriage return.
Save the file as <code>example.mf</code> and place it in the same directory as the other <code>.class</code> files.
Next, create the .<code>jar</code> with:
 
[[File:Java Create Jar.PNG]]<br/>
 
Afterwards, you can run the <code>.jar</code> with:
 
[[File:Java Create Run Jar.PNG]]<br/>
 
Once you have the Java examples running, we have a [[#Follow The Examples|teaching section]] below to help you follow them.
 
=====Write Your Own Code=====
 
When you are building a project from scratch, or adding Phidget function calls to an existing project, you'll need to configure your compiler / development environment to properly link the Phidget C# libraries. Please see the [[#Use Our Examples 3 | previous section]] for instructions.
 
In your code, you will need to include the Phidget library:
 
<div style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border-color: #1c9edb; border-width:1px; border-style: dashed;">
<font size="3">
<source lang=java>
  import com.phidgets.*;
  import com.phidgets.event.*;
  </source>
</font>
</div>
 
The project now has access to the Phidget21 function calls and you are ready to begin coding.
 
The same [[#Follow The Examples|teaching section]] which describes the examples also has further resources for programming your Phidget.


===Eclipse===
===Eclipse===
{| style="margin:auto;" class="table-no-border mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+ '''Instructions'''
|The easiest way to allow Java to access the Phidgets Java library is to place a copy of '''phidget22.jar''' in the same folder as your .java program.  ||[[Image:Language_java_javac_folder.png|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/8/89/Language_java_javac_folder.png]]
|-
|[https://www.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/any/Phidget22Java.zip You can download phidget22.jar here].||
|-
| To start, open Eclipse and create a new Java project.|| [[Image:Windows_eclipse1.jpg|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/3/3a/Windows_eclipse1.jpg]]
|-
| On the Libraries tab, click Add External JARs and add phidget22.jar to your project as an external jar. Be sure it's being added to the classpath and not the module path. || [[Image:Windows_eclipse2.jpg|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/0/0c/Windows_eclipse2.jpg]]
|-
| Create a new Class in your project. || [[Image:Windows_eclipse3.jpg|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/d/d9/Windows_eclipse3.jpg]]
|-
| Name the class, and be sure to check the '''public static void main''' box. Eclipse may require that you add a package name. Since this isn't a modular project, you must delete the {{code|module-info.java}} file that it creates. || [[Image:Windows_eclipse4.jpg|center|350px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/8/87/Windows_eclipse4.jpg]]
|-
| Your project now has access to Phidgets! ||
|-
|}


Start by downloading the C# Examples. These examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, but are also compatible with MonoDevelop.
=== PhidgetSBC Web Interface ===
*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/CSharp_2.1.8.20110615.zip C# Eamples]
{| style="margin:auto;" class="table-no-border mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
 
|+'''Instructions'''
=====Use Our Examples=====
|<center>{{#ev:youtube|gZmWvWXICIA|rel=0}}</center>
 
|}
Download the examples [[#MonoDevelop|from above]] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find example programs for all the devices. If you aren't sure what the software example for your device is called, check the software object listed in the [[Device List | Getting Started guide for your device]]. If you are running under the .NET framework, you can use either the full or simple examples. Otherwise, if you are running under the Mono framework, please only use the simple examples. The full examples uses Windows Forms, which is not completely compatible with Mono's Gtk#.
<br/>
 
To run the examples, you first download them from above and unpack them into a folder. To load all projects in MonoDevelop, go to File | Open, and open <code>AllExamples/AllExamples.sln</code>
 
This will load all of the examples available for C#, and then you can set your main project to be the one that matches your device. If you aren't sure what the software example for your device is called, check the software object listed in the Getting Started guide for your device.
 
<br/>[[File:CSharp MonoDevelop Win Start Up.PNG]]<br/>
 
The only thing left to do is to run the examples! Right click the project, and click on <code>Run With</code> and select the target framework. Please note that the projects, by default try to find the <code>Phidget21.NET.dll</code> in the <code>C\Program Files\Phidgets</code>. If you have it installed in another location, please change the path accordingly. If you are receiving an error message regarding that the namespace Phidgets cannot be found, please re-add the reference to <code>Phidget21.NET.dll</code>. Please see the next section for details.
 
<br/><br/>[[File:CSharp MonoDevelop Win Run As.PNG]]<br/><br/>
 
Once you have the C# examples running, we have a [[#Follow The Examples|teaching section]] below to help you follow them.
 
=====Write Your Own Code=====
 
When you are building a project from scratch, or adding Phidget function calls to an existing project, you'll need to configure your compiler / development environment to properly link the Phidget C# libraries. To begin:
 
* Create a new C# empty project with a descriptive name such as PhidgetTest.
<br/>[[File:CSharp MonoDevelop Win New Project.PNG]]<br/>
* Add a reference to the .NET library.
<br/>[[File:CSharp MonoDevelop Win Reference.PNG ]]<br/>
* Select <code>Phidget21.NET.dll</code>. If you used our installer, by default, this file is placed in <code>C:\Program Files\Phidgets</code>. If it is in another location, please change the path accordingly.
<br/>[[File:CSharp MonoDevelop Win Reference 2.PNG ]]<br/>
 
Then, in your code, you will need to include the Phidget library:
 
<div style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border-color: #1c9edb; border-width:1px; border-style: dashed;">
<font size="3">
<source lang=cpp>
  using Phidgets;
  using Phidgets.Events;
  </source>
</font>
</div>
 
The project now has access to the Phidget21 function calls and you are ready to begin coding.
 
The same [[#Follow The Examples|teaching section]] which describes the examples also has further resources for programming your Phidget.
 
==Mac OS X==
 
C# has excellent support on Mac OS X through the Mono framework.
 
The first step in using C# on Mac is to install the Phidget libraries.  Compile and install them as explained on the [[Device List|getting started guide for your device]].  Then, the [[OS - Mac OS X]] page also describes the different Phidget files, their installed locations, and their roles....
 
==Linux==
 
C# has support on Linux through the Mono framework. 
 
The first step in using C# on Linux is to install the Phidget libraries.  Compile and install them as explained on the main [[OS - Linux | Linux page]].  That Linux page also describes the different Phidget files, their installed locations, and their roles.


==Follow The Examples==
==Example Code==
Navigate to our [https://www.phidgets.com/?view=code_samples&lang=Java Code Sample Generator] to view and download code samples that are tailored to your specific device.


By following the instructions for your operating system and compiler above, you probably now have a working example and want to understand it better so you can change it to do what you want.  This teaching section has resources for you to learn from the examples and write your own.
[[Image:Language_java_codesample.png|center|600px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/a/af/Language_java_codesample.png]]


Next, comes our API information.  These resources outline the C# Phidget functions:
===Phidget Programming Basics===
{{PhidgetProgrammingBasicsLink}}


{{UsingAPhidgetInCodeGeneral|both of which are available in C#|[http://www.phidgets.com/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip C# API]}}
==API==
[{{SERVER}}/?view=api&lang=Python Phidget22 API]


===Example Flow===
== Deploying Applications ==


{{ExamplePseudocode|In C#, you can name these '''event''' functions whatever you like.  You will then pass them as function pointers to the Phidget library below in the Main Code section.  This hooks them into the actual events when they occur. <br>
If you're planning to deploy your application, it should be noted that you don't strictly need the Phidget Drivers installed.  
In the example code, the event functions common to all Phidgets are called things like '''AttachHandler()''' and '''DetachHandler()''', etc.<br><br>
Some event functions will be specific to each device, like when a tag is read on an RFID board, or when a sensor value changes on an Interface Kit.
Other functions are given in the examples to show you more detail on using your Phidget.  For example, '''DeviceInitialize()''' will show what needs to be set up for your Phidget before using it.
|Creating a Phidget software object in C# is specific to the Phidget. For a Phidget Spatial, for example, this would involve creating a <code>Spatial</code> object.  The examples show how to do this and other API functions.<br><br>
The object provides device specific methods and properties which are available from the API for your specific Phidget.|
[http://www.phidgets.com/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip C# API]}}


==Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds==
At a minimum, these three files are required:
* phidget22.jar
* phidget22.dll
* phidget22java.dll


Here you can put various frequent problems and our recommended solutions.
All three files can be gathered from the installation directory on a computer that has our drivers installed (e.g. C:/Program Files/Phidgets/Phidget22). Java will look for these files in several locations, including the classpath and the working folder of the project.

Latest revision as of 22:28, 23 March 2026


Get Started

With the Phidget22 library, it's easy to create Java applications that work with Phidget devices.

Java Libraries

You must install the Phidget drivers for your operating system to be able to compile and run Java programs.

Your Java project will also require our Java library file:

macOS Considerations

Legacy Phidgets running a HID USB stack require a driver extension (macOS 10.15 and newer) or a kernel extension (macOS 10.14 and earlier). During development, we recommend downloading the appropriate package which will install the extension. When deploying applications, review the README in the macOS Development Files for information about bundling the extension with your application.

Determining USB Stack

To determine which USB stack your device is running, navigate to the product page and then to the specification tab, and look for the USB Stack specification. If you are using a VINT device, navigate to the product page for the VINT Hub you are using.

Javascript networkserver webusb spec.png

Linux Considerations

Linux restricts access to USB devices to the root user. To run your Python application as a regular user, you'll need to set up udev rules on your system.

Development Environment Configuration

Before choosing a development environment, make sure you have the Java Development Kit installed.

Visual Studio Code

Instructions
To start developing with Java in VSCode, open it up and install the Extension Pack for Java.
Language java vscode extension2.png
Next, press Ctrl+Shift+P to open the command palette, type "java" and select Java: Create Java Project.
Language java vscode createproj.png
Select "No Build Tools" and select a directory for the new project. You'll be asked for a project name, and VSCode will create the directory structure.
Language java vscode emptyproj.png
You'll need to get a copy of phidget22.jar to put inside the "lib" folder. You can download phidget22.jar here.
You can now begin writing code in the newly created "App.java" file, or you can download a sample program for your device and place it in the "src" folder.
Compile and run by pressing F5 or by clicking the play button in the top right.
Language java vscode run.png

Javac

Instructions
The easiest way to allow Java to access the Phidgets Java library is to place a copy of phidget22.jar in the same folder as your .java program.
Language java javac folder.png
You can download phidget22.jar here.
Once you are ready to run your program, enter the following command in the command prompt or terminal: 
javac -classpath .;phidget22.jar example.java

Finally, enter the following command to run the program: 

java -classpath .;phidget22.jar example

Netbeans

Instructions
The easiest way to allow Java to access the Phidgets Java library is to place a copy of phidget22.jar in the same folder as your .java program.
Language java javac folder.png
You can download phidget22.jar here.
To start, open NetBeans and create a new project. Select Java Application and follow the steps as directed by Netbeans.
Windows netbeans1.jpg
Next, add a reference to phidget22.jar by right-clicking on the libraries folder.
Windows netbeans2.jpg
Navigate to the folder where you downloaded phidget22.jar, and select it.
Windows netbeans3.jpg
The project now has access to Phidgets.

Eclipse

Instructions
The easiest way to allow Java to access the Phidgets Java library is to place a copy of phidget22.jar in the same folder as your .java program.
Language java javac folder.png
You can download phidget22.jar here.
To start, open Eclipse and create a new Java project.
Windows eclipse1.jpg
On the Libraries tab, click Add External JARs and add phidget22.jar to your project as an external jar. Be sure it's being added to the classpath and not the module path.
Windows eclipse2.jpg
Create a new Class in your project.
Windows eclipse3.jpg
Name the class, and be sure to check the public static void main box. Eclipse may require that you add a package name. Since this isn't a modular project, you must delete the module-info.java file that it creates.
Windows eclipse4.jpg
Your project now has access to Phidgets!

PhidgetSBC Web Interface

Instructions

Example Code

Navigate to our Code Sample Generator to view and download code samples that are tailored to your specific device.

Language java codesample.png

Phidget Programming Basics

To learn more about the structure of the example code, visit our Phidget Programming Basics guide.

API

Phidget22 API

Deploying Applications

If you're planning to deploy your application, it should be noted that you don't strictly need the Phidget Drivers installed.

At a minimum, these three files are required:

  • phidget22.jar
  • phidget22.dll
  • phidget22java.dll

All three files can be gathered from the installation directory on a computer that has our drivers installed (e.g. C:/Program Files/Phidgets/Phidget22). Java will look for these files in several locations, including the classpath and the working folder of the project.

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