diff --git a/Connect-a-Microcontroller.md b/Connect-a-Microcontroller.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2638e8a --- /dev/null +++ b/Connect-a-Microcontroller.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# Today you are going to learn how to connect a microcontroller to your PC! + +Since this app supports multiple operating systems, here's a guide on how to connect it on each operating system + + +## Windows 10 +1. Plug in a converter cable into one of your USB-Ports. +2. Launch the app and press start. The app will automatically assign a comport + + +## Windows 11 +1. Plug in a converter cable into one of your USB-Ports. +2. Right-click onto the Windows-Logo, click Device Manager or just search for device manager +3. Head to this link to download the driver: http://www.prolific.com.tw/US/ShowProduct.aspx?p_id=223&pcid=126 +4. Go to the folder you just downloaded this driver into and extract the archive. +5. Under the category "Ports (COM & LPT)" you should be able to find your device. If not, it is located under "unknown device". +6. Right click onto it and select "Update driver" +7. Click on "Browse my Computer for drivers", then click on "Browse" and locate the driver-folder you just downloaded and extracted +8. Click on "Next" and let the driver installation finish. + + +## GNU/Linux +1. Plug in a converter cable into one of your USB-Ports. +2. Open a terminal and type in "sudo chmod 777 /dev/ttyUSB0" +3. Press enter and enter, when prompted, your root password.