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<metadesc>Communicate over USB with sensors, controllers and relays with Phidgets! Program in Windows using a wide variety of programming languages.</metadesc>
<metadesc>Communicate over USB with sensors, controllers and relays with Phidgets! Program in Windows using a wide variety of programming languages.</metadesc>
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==Getting Started with Windows==
Welcome to using Phidgets with Windows!


If you are ready to go, the first step in creating Windows applications with Phidgets is installing our libraries.
==Quick Downloads==
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Our libraries support Windows 8 and newer.
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===Install===
To install our libraries, download the installer for your system:
*[{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/Phidget22-x86.exe 32-bit Installer Download]
*[{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/Phidget22-x64.exe 64-bit Installer Download]


Before installing our libraries, be sure to read our [[Software License]].
*[https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/Phidget22-x64.exe Installer Download (64-bit)]
*[https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/Phidget22-ARM64.exe Installer Download (ARM64)]
*[https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/Phidget22-x86.exe Installer Download (32-bit)]


When prompted, continue with the installation:
===Other Resources===
[[image:Windows_Install.png|link=|center]]
* [[OS - Windows Advanced Information|Windows Advanced Information]]
*[https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/Phidget22-windevel.zip Windows Development Files]
* [https://www.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/windows/ Previous Releases]


==Getting Started with Windows==
===Install===
To get started, download the appropriate [[#Quick Downloads|installer]] for your machine from the list above. This will install the Phidget Control Panel, a powerful tool that will help you develop your Phidget applications.


The libraries are now installed on your machine. Next, let's verify that they are working properly.
===Phidget Control Panel===
After installing, you can find the application through your system tray, or by opening the start menu and searching for ''Phidget Control Panel''.


''For instructions on installing our libraries without an installer, check out the [[OS - Windows Advanced Information]] page.''


===Verify===
[[Image:Os_windows_systemtray.png|link=|center]]
The best way to verify that your libraries are working properly is to use the Phidget Control Panel. The control panel is a powerful tool that will help you develop your Phidgets applications. Get started by following the instructions below:




Find the [[File:Ph.jpg|link=]]  icon in the taskbar. If it is not there, open up the start menu and search for ''Phidget Control Panel''
After opening, you will see all the Phidgets that are plugged into your machine, as well as any Phidgets that are on your network.  
[[File:Windows PhidgetTaskbar.PNG|link=|center]]




Next, double-click on the Phidgets icon to bring up the Phidget Control Panel. You can now see all the Phidgets that are plugged into your machine, as well as any Phidgets that are on the network:
[[File:Windows ControlPanel General.PNG|link=|alt=Windows Control Panel General|center]]
[[File:Windows ControlPanel General.PNG|link=|alt=Windows Control Panel General|center]]




Click on the '''+''' 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.:
Click on the '''+''' 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.
[[File:Controlpanel_openapplication.png|500px|link=|alt=Windows Control Panel General|center]]
 
 
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.




Your Phidget is now able to communicate with your development machine. The next step is selecting a programming language so you can start to write some code!
[[File:Controlpanel_openapplication.png|500px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/b/bd/Controlpanel_openapplication.png|alt=Windows Control Panel General|center]]


==Programming==
Ready to write some code? Select one of the programming languages below:


{{Programming_Languages_Table}}
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.


==Advanced Information==
===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.


For information on advanced Windows topics, such as installing our libraries without an installer, installing our libraries without an internet connection, or using Windows in a Virtual Machine, check our page on [[OS - Windows Advanced Information|Windows Advanced Information]]
==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.

Revision as of 16:50, 2 March 2026


Quick Downloads

Our libraries support Windows 8 and newer.

Other Resources

Getting Started with Windows

Install

To get started, download the appropriate installer for your machine from the list above. This will install the Phidget Control Panel, a powerful tool that will help you develop your Phidget applications.

Phidget Control Panel

After installing, you can find the application through your system tray, or by opening the start menu and searching for Phidget Control Panel.


Os windows systemtray.png


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


Windows Control Panel General


Click on the + 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.


Windows Control Panel General


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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