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--- kit:software_configuration [2018/08/01 13:04] – [Step One: Download and install the Arduino IDE software] admin
+++ kit:software_configuration [2018/09/22 15:18] (current) – [Step Two: Download the CrOS Software] - Updated source file names steve
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-====== Introduction ======
+====== CrowBox Software Configuration ======
-The programmable computer brain that controls the Crowbox is the [[https://store.arduino.cc/arduino-uno-rev3|Arduino UNO microcontroller board]].
-On this page we'll go through the steps required to download the source code for our CrOS software and get it uploaded to an Arduino UNO board, which can then be used to control your Crowbox. The CrOS software is fully open-source and we encourage you to make changes and improvements to the program code and the machine's training protocol.
+The programmable computer brain that controls the CrowBox is the [[https://store.arduino.cc/arduino-uno-rev3|Arduino UNO microcontroller board]].
+On this page we'll go through the steps required to download the source code for our CrOS software and get it uploaded to an Arduino UNO board, which can then be used to control your CrowBox. The CrOS software is fully open-source and we encourage you to make changes and improvements to the program code and the machine's training protocol.
 The Arduino is an extremely popular platform for makers and experimental electronics worldwide. This means that there are a great deal of resources available to help you learn more about the Arduino hardware, the Arduino IDE software, and how to program and modify programs for these great little boards.
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 If you run into trouble following the instructions on this page, there are a number of places to turn for help:
-  * Arduino - [[https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage|Getting Started with Arduino]]
+  * arduino.cc - [[https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage|Getting Started with Arduino]]
-  * The community at the [[http://groups.google.com/group/CrowBoxKit|Official Crowbox Google Group]]
+  * arduino.cc - [[https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/ArduinoUno|Arduino UNO Guide]]
+  * The community at the [[http://groups.google.com/group/CrowBoxKit|Official CrowBox Google Group]]
 ====== Step One: Download and install the Arduino IDE software ======
-To install the Crowbox system software onto your Arduino UNO microcontroller board, you'll need a computer, a USB A to B cable, and the Arduino IDE software, which is available for free download. IDE stands for //Integrated Development Environment//, but that's not an important detail right now.
+To install the CrowBox system software onto your Arduino UNO microcontroller board, you'll need a computer, a USB A to B cable, and the Arduino IDE software, which is available for free download. IDE stands for //Integrated Development Environment//, but that's not an important detail right now.
-Let's get started!
+Let's get started! First, follow the official instructions at the Arduino website to install the version of the Arduino IDE software that matches your computer's operating system:
-First, follow the official instructions at the Arduino website to install the version of the Arduino IDE software that matches your computer's operating system:
     * Arduino software install guide for [[https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Windows|Windows]]
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 ====== Step Two: Download the CrOS Software ======
-The Crowbox is controlled by an Arduino UNO microcontroller board which runs the Crowbox Operating System software that we call 'CrOS'. In order to get your Crowbox online, you'll need to download our CrOS software and install it on your Arduino UNO board.
+The CrowBox is controlled by an Arduino UNO microcontroller board which runs the CrowBox Operating System software that we call 'CrOS'. In order to get your CrowBox online, you'll need to download our CrOS software and install it on your Arduino UNO board.
   -Download the latest version of the [[kit:cros_software|CrOS software]].
-  -You will receive a file named something like **cros_v011.zip**. Double-click this file to extract the .zip archive
+  -You will receive a file named something like **cros_v099a.zip**. Double-click this file to extract the .zip archive
-  -The archive should create a folder called **cros_source** which contains the CrOS source code files, which have extensions like .h, .cpp, and a file named **cros.ino**
+  -The archive should create a folder called **cros** which contains the CrOS source code files, which have extensions like .h, .cpp, and a file named **cros.ino**
 ====== Step Three: Load CrOS software into the Arduino IDE ======
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 ====== Step Four: Connect your Arduino UNO board ======
   -Plug the 'B' end (The big square end) of your USB A to B cable into the square USB socket on your Arduino UNO board. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a free USB port on your computer.
-  -Allow a moment for your operating system to detect the new device
+  -Allow a moment for your operating system to detect the new device. On Windows operating systems, drivers may begin to install. If so, allow this process to finish before proceeding.
   -In the Arduino IDE menu, select TOOLS->BOARD->ARDUINO/GENUINO UNO
   -The details of the next step depend on your operating system:
     - Windows
-      - In the Arduino IDE menu, select TOOLS->PORT->FIXME
+      - In the Arduino IDE menu, select TOOLS->PORT-> and then look for a COM port numbered 3 or higher which is also labeled (Arduino/Genuino Uno) and select it.
+      - Examples: **COM6 (Arduino/Genuino Uno)** or **COM3 (Arduino/Genuino Uno)**
     - Mac OSX
-      - In the Arduino IDE menu, select TOOLS->PORT->FIXME
+      - In the Arduino IDE menu, select TOOLS->PORT-> and then select the port named starting with **/dev/tty.usbmodem** or **/dev/tty.usbserial**. The port name will probably end with an unusual alphanumeric string.
     - Linux
+      - We have no instructions for this step at present!
       - If you are familiar with the Arduino IDE on Linux, please contact us on the Google Group to contribute to this section
 ====== Step Five: Upload CrOS software to Arduino UNO ======
   -At the top left of the Arduino IDE window you'll see two round buttons. Locate the round button with an arrow facing to the right. This is the //Upload// button.
-  -Click the //Upload// button. The CrOS software will compile on your computer and then be uploaded to the Arduino UNO board which you've connected to your computer with the USB cable. If you receive an error message, the best place to turn for help is the [[http://groups.google.com/group/CrowBoxKit|Crowbox Google Group]].
+  -Click the //Upload// button. The CrOS software will compile on your computer and then be uploaded to the Arduino UNO board which you've connected to your computer with the USB cable. If you receive an error message, the best place to turn for help is the [[http://groups.google.com/group/CrowBoxKit|CrowBox Google Group]].
   -Once the upload is complete, leave the Arduino UNO board connected to your computer for 30 seconds before disconnecting the USB cable.
+Your CrowBox software should now be ready to operate!