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Preamble about the OS.
<metadesc>Communicate over USB with sensors, controllers, and relays with Phidgets! Program in macOS using a wide variety of programming languages.</metadesc>
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==Recommended Languages==
==Quick Downloads==
We recommend the following languages for Mac OS X:
Our libraries support macOS 10.11 and newer.
* [[Language - AppleScript|AppleScript]]
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/tools/macos/Phidget22ControlPanel.dmg Phidget22 Control Panel (macOS 10.15 and newer)]
* [[Language - C/C++|C/C++]]
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22.dmg Phidget22 Installer (macOS 10.14 and earlier)]
* [[Language - Cocoa | Cocoa]]
* [[Language - Flash AS3]]
* [[Language - Flex AS3]]
* [[Language - Java | Java]]
* [[Language - Max/MSP|Max/MSP]]
* [[Language - Python | Python]]
* [[Language - Ruby|Ruby]]


You can also use these languages, but they do not support [[General Phidget Programming#Event Driven Code | event driven code]], and must use [[General Phidget Programming#Logic Code | logic code]] only:
===Other Resources===
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22_macosdevel.zip macOS Development Files]
* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22/ Previous Releases]


*[[Language - MATLAB|MATLAB]]
==Getting Started with macOS==
*[[Language - Simulink|Simulink]]
===Install===
To get started, download the appropriate [[#Quick Downloads|package]] for your machine from the list above. This will install the Phidget Control Panel and the Phidget Network Server. These are powerful tools that will help you develop your Phidget applications.


==Installing Libraries and Drivers==
===Phidget Control Panel===
After downloading, drag the application into your Applications folder:
[[Image:Macos_standalone_install.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/c/c8/Macos_applications_controlpanel.png|center|600px]]


You can download the current version of the drivers for Mac OS X below:
You can then find the application in the Applications folder by searching for ''Phidget Control Panel''.
[[Image:Macos_applications_controlpanel.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/c/c8/Macos_applications_controlpanel.png|600px|center]]


*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget_2.1.8.20110630.dmg Mac OS X Drivers]
When you open the application for the first time, you will see the following notice:
Requires Mac OS 10.4 or Higher. Supports ppc, intel 32-bit and intel 64-bit.
[[Image:Macos_install_extension.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/9/9e/Macos_install_extension.png|300px|center]]


==Phidgets Preference Pane==
Follow the link in the pop-up, or navigate to ''System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions > Extensions'', and give permissions:
Explain the control panel
[[Image:Macos_install_extension_permission.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/a/ac/Macos_install_extension_permission.png|600px|center]]
The examples in the preference pane are as is, and are intended for demonstration purposes. They are not suitable for user applications.  
<center>''Note: The driver extension is only required for legacy USB Phidgets running a HID USB stack. Refer to your product’s specifications page for information about its USB stack.''</center>


It is important to keep in mind that when an example Phidget application is opened from the preference pane, it holds a lock on the Phidget. This prevents any other program from accessing the Phidget. Please ensure that this example application is closed(the Phidgets Preference Pane can still be running) when you are running your own applications. 


==Common Problems and Solutions==
After running the application, you will see all the Phidgets that are plugged into your machine, as well as any Phidgets that are on your network.
[[Image:Os_macos_controlpanel.png|600px|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/a/a1/Os_macos_controlpanel.png|center]]


*List relevant problems from "Common Problems and workarounds" doc
*List common problems for this OS from support forums


==Limitations==
Click on the arrow 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.
List any limitations associated with running Phidgets with this OS.
 
 
[[File:Os_macos_controlpanel_example.png‎|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/3/37/Os_macos_controlpanel_example.png|center|600px]]
 
 
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.
 
===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.
 
==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.

Latest revision as of 17:50, 4 March 2026


Quick Downloads

Our libraries support macOS 10.11 and newer.

Other Resources

Getting Started with macOS

Install

To get started, download the appropriate package for your machine from the list above. This will install the Phidget Control Panel and the Phidget Network Server. These are powerful tools that will help you develop your Phidget applications.

Phidget Control Panel

After downloading, drag the application into your Applications folder:

Macos standalone install.png

You can then find the application in the Applications folder by searching for Phidget Control Panel.

Macos applications controlpanel.png

When you open the application for the first time, you will see the following notice:

Macos install extension.png

Follow the link in the pop-up, or navigate to System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions > Extensions, and give permissions:

Macos install extension permission.png
Note: The driver extension is only required for legacy USB Phidgets running a HID USB stack. Refer to your product’s specifications page for information about its USB stack.


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

Os macos controlpanel.png


Click on the arrow 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.


Os macos controlpanel example.png


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.