Language - Swift

Get Started

With the Phidget22 library, it's easy to create Swift applications that work with Phidget devices.

Swift Libraries

If you've installed the Phidget drivers for macOS or iOS, then you already have the files you need for your project.

macOS Considerations

Legacy Phidgets running a HID USB stack require a driver extension (macOS 10.15 and newer) or a kernel extension (macOS 10.14 and earlier). During development, we recommend downloading the appropriate package which will install the extension. When deploying applications, review the README in the macOS Development Files for information about bundling the extension with your application.

Determining USB Stack

To determine which USB stack your device is running, navigate to the product page and then to the specification tab, and look for the USB Stack specification. If you are using a VINT device, navigate to the product page for the VINT Hub you are using.

Example Code

You can find examples for macOS and iOS on our Code Samples page. Make sure you download one for the correct OS.

XCode Configuration

Xcode is an IDE provided by Apple that's used to develop code in a wide variety of programming languages, including Swift.

macOS

Instructions

Use Our Examples
Start by downloading a Swift example that will work with your Phidget. Open the folder and run Package.swift to open it in Xcode.
Next, simply press run.
Here's what the VoltageInput example will look like when it's running. Try playing around with the device and experiment with some of its functionality. The next step is configuring a new project and writing your own code.
Starting a New Project
Create a new XCode project and select a macOS app.
Name the project, select Swift as the language, and continue.
Now that your project is created, you need to add the Phidget libraries. Go to File > Add Package Dependencies
This will pop up the Swift package manager.
Type this URL into the search bar in the top right: https://www.phidgets.com/git/phidget22-swift.git Then select the phidget22-swift package and click Add Package.
Now you can access the Phidget libraries by adding the following line to the top of your files: import Phidget22Swift The project now has access to Phidgets you can begin coding. See Phidget Programming Basics for guidance on writing your own code.

iOS

Instructions

Use Our Examples
Start by downloading a Swift example that will work with your Phidget. Open the folder and run Package.swift to open it in Xcode.
Next, select the type of device you would like the application to run on, and press play.
Here's what the VoltageInput example will look like when it's running. Try playing around with the device and experiment with some of its functionality. The next step is starting a new project and writing your own code.
Starting a New Project
Create a new XCode project and select an iOS app.
Name the project, select Swift as the language, and choose which devices will be supported.
Now that your project is created, you need to add the Phidget libraries. Go to File > Add Package Dependencies
This will pop up the Swift package manager.
Type this URL into the search bar in the top right: https://www.phidgets.com/git/phidget22-swift.git Then select the phidget22-swift package and click Add Package.
Now you can access the Phidget libraries by adding the following line to the top of your files: import Phidget22Swift The project now has access to Phidgets you can begin coding. See Phidget Programming Basics for guidance on writing your own code.

Phidget Programming Basics

To learn more about the structure of the example code, visit our Phidget Programming Basics guide.

API

Phidget22 API