PicoBoard Set Up

 
Download the drivers for Serial to USB PicoBoards

Not sure which version of the PicoBoard you have? Find out here.

Windows Instructions Mac Instructions

Windows XP (and older) users: Download the PicoBoard Windows Driver (1471 KB)

Windows Vista users should just plug the USB to Serial cable in their computer and let the operating system choose the correct driver. Then skip to step #3 below.

Mac OS X Driver (61 KB)

1

First, open the file that you just downloaded. Click the link that says "Extract all files".

Extract All Files
1

First, open the file that you just downloaded by clicking the magnifying glass in the Download panel.

2

Then double-click on the file that you just extracted, and follow the on-screen instructions.

2

Then double-click on the file that you just extracted, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Both Operating Systems:

3

Connect the USB part of your USB-Serial Cable to a USB port on your computer.

Connect USB cable
4

Connect the serial part of your USB-Serial Cable to the serial port on the PicoBoard.

Connect serial cable
5

Read Getting Started with PicoBoards to start making projects in Scratch with your PicoBoard.

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