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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>
[[Category:OS]]


==Recommended Languages==
==Quick Downloads==
We recommend the following languages for Mac OSX:
Our libraries support macOS 10.11 and newer.
* [[Language - C/C++|C/C++]]
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/tools/macos/Phidget22ControlPanel.dmg Phidget22 Control Panel (macOS 10.15 and newer)]
* [[Language - Max/MSP|Max/MSP]]
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22.dmg Phidget22 Installer (macOS 10.14 and earlier)]


==Installing Libraries and Drivers==
===Other Resources===
* [https://cdn.phidgets.com/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22_macosdevel.zip macOS Development Files]
* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget22/libraries/macos/Phidget22/ Previous Releases]


You can download the current version of the drivers for Mac OSX below:
==Getting Started with macOS==
===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.


*[http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget_2.1.8.20110630.dmg Mac OSX Drivers]
===Phidget Control Panel===
Requires Mac OS 10.4 or Higher. Supports ppc, intel 32-bit and intel 64-bit.
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]]


==Common Problems and Solutions==
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]]


*List relevant problems from "Common Problems and workarounds" doc
When you open the application for the first time, you will see the following notice:
*List common problems for this OS from support forums
[[Image:Macos_install_extension.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/9/9e/Macos_install_extension.png|300px|center]]


==Limitations==
Follow the link in the pop-up, or navigate to ''System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions > Extensions'', and give permissions:
List any limitations associated with running Phidgets with this OS.
[[Image:Macos_install_extension_permission.png|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/a/ac/Macos_install_extension_permission.png|600px|center]]
<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>
 
 
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]]
 
 
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.
 
 
[[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.