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[[File:Icon-Mac-OS.png‎|64x64px|link=]] On Mac OS, Phidgets can be either plugged directly into a USB Port or run over a network using the [[#Webservice|Webservice]].


__TOC__
==Quick Downloads==
Our libraries support macOS 10.11 and newer.
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/tools/macos/Phidget22ControlPanel.dmg Phidget22 Control Panel (macOS 10.15 and newer)]
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22.dmg Phidget22 Installer (macOS 10.14 and earlier)]


Phidgets are designed to run on '''Mac OS 10.4 or newer''', and can run on PPC, 32-bit, and 64-bit systems.
===Other Resources===
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22_macosdevel.zip macOS Development Files]
* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22/ Previous Releases]


==Getting Started (Libraries and Drivers)==
==Getting Started with macOS==
===Install===
To get started, download the appropriate [[#Quick Downloads|package]] for your machine from the list above. This will install the Phidget Control Panel and the Phidget Network Server. These are powerful tools that will help you develop your Phidget applications.


If this is your first Phidget, we highly recommend working through the Getting Started guide [[Device List|for your specific Phidget device]].  If you already have the Preference Pane Installed and know how to use it, then you've already followed the guide and are ready to learn more about the workings behind the Preference Pane, the Phidget Webservice, and more - all specific to Mac OS.
===Phidget Control Panel===
After downloading, drag the application into your Applications folder:
[[Image:Macos_standalone_install.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/c/c8/Macos_applications_controlpanel.png|center|600px]]


If you are already a pro, and just want the drivers:
You can then find the application in the Applications folder by searching for ''Phidget Control Panel''.
[[Image:Macos_applications_controlpanel.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/c/c8/Macos_applications_controlpanel.png|600px|center]]


*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget_2.1.8.20120216.dmg Mac OS Installer]
When you open the application for the first time, you will see the following notice:
[[Image:Macos_install_extension.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/9/9e/Macos_install_extension.png|300px|center]]


For special cases where you cannot install the Phidget installer please see the [[#Advanced Uses]] section.
Follow the link in the pop-up, or navigate to ''System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions > Extensions'', and give permissions:
* [http://www.phidgets.com/Drivers_Info.html#osx Software License]
[[Image:Macos_install_extension_permission.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/a/ac/Macos_install_extension_permission.png|600px|center]]
<center>''Note: The driver extension is only required for legacy USB Phidgets running a HID USB stack. Refer to your product’s specifications page for information about its USB stack.''</center>


===Installing===


An in-depth description of what the installer does, what the files do, and where they go by default.
After running the application, you will see all the Phidgets that are plugged into your machine, as well as any Phidgets that are on your network.
[[Image:Os_macos_controlpanel.png|600px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/a/a1/Os_macos_controlpanel.png|center]]


This is NOT the place for Manual Installation Instructions, those instructions go in the [[#Advanced Uses]] section below.


====Phidget Control Panel====
Click on the arrow beside a device to expand it so that you can see all available channels. Double-click on one of these channels to open up a window that lets you interact with it.
Explain the control panel, on a concept level.


Advanced uses of the control panel (modifying, manual installation, etc) go in the advanced section below.


Not the go to option for controlling your device, refer users to the Getting Started guide for their Phidget...again.
[[File:Os_macos_controlpanel_example.png‎|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/3/37/Os_macos_controlpanel_example.png|center|600px]]


It is important to keep in mind that when an example Phidget application is opened from the control panel, it holds a lock on the Phidget. This prevents any other program from accessing the Phidget. Please ensure that this example application is closed(the Phidget Control Panel can still be running) when you are running your own applications. 


===Checking===
The Phidget Control Panel can be used for testing devices, updating firmware, enabling a Phidget Network Server, and more. Visit the [[Phidget Control Panel|Phidget Control Panel page]] for more information.


Summarize that we will be using code and the device manager to confirm and troubleshoot the installation, if needed.
===Programming===
When you are ready to develop your own applications, visit our [{{SERVER}}/docs/Programming_Resources programming resources page] and select your programming language to get started.


====Software====
==Software License==
 
By downloading the installer and/or development files, you agree to adhere to the terms of the [{{SERVER}}/documentation/Licenses/Phidgets_EULA.pdf Phidgets End User License Agreement]. The Phidget libraries and development files are covered by the The 3-Clause BSD License.
This should walk you through compiling and running basic code against the libraries as simply as possible.  Find an instance that requires no additional programs to run, and that will work with any Phidget, if possible.  If you have to install a compiler or interpreter of some sort on a raw Windows machine to do this, the installed software should be mainstream and free.
 
The point of this is to give the user tools to identify problems with the library setup that are not due to low level driver conflicts.  The process should be described here (with the conclusion being the success of the check), followed by a referral to the Troubleshooting section (and content there) if failure results.  See the [[OS - Linux#Software]] section for an example.
 
====Hardware====
 
This should show you how to use the device manager in Windows to make sure the Phidget is attached, and what to do if not.
 
====Troubleshooting====
 
Make an in-depth point by point section with some of this content plus more:
 
*Confirm prerequisites (Windows 2000 or newer and has .NET Framework 2.0.)
*Walk through ALL known conflicting drivers
*Suggest attributes of unknown conflicting drivers
*Get people to the troubleshooting page if a non-OS problem is suspected
 
See the [[OS - Linux#Troubleshooting|Linux Troubleshooting]] page for a briefer example.  It is expected that with driver conflicts, this section will be much larger, with screenshots, etc.  If you need to cover troubleshooting a problem with the webservice, you should put the content in the Webservice section below, and link to it.
 
 
==Recommended Languages==
We recommend the following languages for OS X:
* [[Language - AppleScript|AppleScript]]
* [[Language - C/C++|C/C++]]
* [[Language - Cocoa | Cocoa]]
* [[Language - Flash AS3]]
* [[Language - Flex AS3]]
* [[Language - Java | Java]]
* [[Language - Max/MSP|Max/MSP]]
* [[Language - Python | Python]]
* [[Language - Ruby|Ruby]]
 
You can also use these languages, but they do not support [[General Phidget Programming#Event Driven Code | event driven code]], and must use [[General Phidget Programming#Logic Code | logic code]] only:
 
*[[Language - MATLAB|MATLAB]]
*[[Language - Simulink|Simulink]]
 
==Installing Libraries and Drivers==
 
You can download the current version of the drivers for OS X below:
 
*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget_2.1.8.20110630.dmg OS X Drivers]
Requires Mac OS 10.4 or Higher. Supports ppc, intel 32-bit and intel 64-bit.
 
==Phidgets Preference Pane==
Explain the control panel
The examples in the preference pane are as is, and are intended for demonstration purposes. They are not suitable for user applications.
 
It is important to keep in mind that when an example Phidget application is opened from the preference pane, it holds a lock on the Phidget. This prevents any other program from accessing the Phidget. Please ensure that this example application is closed(the Phidgets Preference Pane can still be running) when you are running your own applications.
 
==Common Problems and Solutions==
 
*List relevant problems from "Common Problems and workarounds" doc
*List common problems for this OS from support forums
 
==Limitations==
List any limitations associated with running Phidgets with this OS.

Latest revision as of 17:50, 4 March 2026


Quick Downloads

Our libraries support macOS 10.11 and newer.

Other Resources

Getting Started with macOS

Install

To get started, download the appropriate package for your machine from the list above. This will install the Phidget Control Panel and the Phidget Network Server. These are powerful tools that will help you develop your Phidget applications.

Phidget Control Panel

After downloading, drag the application into your Applications folder:

Macos standalone install.png

You can then find the application in the Applications folder by searching for Phidget Control Panel.

Macos applications controlpanel.png

When you open the application for the first time, you will see the following notice:

Macos install extension.png

Follow the link in the pop-up, or navigate to System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions > Extensions, and give permissions:

Macos install extension permission.png
Note: The driver extension is only required for legacy USB Phidgets running a HID USB stack. Refer to your product’s specifications page for information about its USB stack.


After running the application, you will see all the Phidgets that are plugged into your machine, as well as any Phidgets that are on your network.

Os macos controlpanel.png


Click on the arrow beside a device to expand it so that you can see all available channels. Double-click on one of these channels to open up a window that lets you interact with it.


Os macos controlpanel example.png


The Phidget Control Panel can be used for testing devices, updating firmware, enabling a Phidget Network Server, and more. Visit the Phidget Control Panel page for more information.

Programming

When you are ready to develop your own applications, visit our programming resources page and select your programming language to get started.

Software License

By downloading the installer and/or development files, you agree to adhere to the terms of the Phidgets End User License Agreement. The Phidget libraries and development files are covered by the The 3-Clause BSD License.

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