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From: simplePCBuilding <98422316+simplePCBuilding@users.noreply.github.com>
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+# Today you are going to learn how to connect a microcontroller to your PC!
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+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.