Installing Kniwwelino Blocky (Desktop Version)

To install the desktop version of the KniwwelinoBlockly:

  1. Download the latest Windows 64bit | Windows 32bit release.
  2. Unzip it somewhere on your PC. Preferable to c:, because the path length could become a problem.
  3. Browse the Kniwwelino\KniwwelinoBlockly folder.
  4. Run the file KniwwelinoBlockly_run.bat
  5. Now the KniwwelinoBlockly should start.
  6. Go to Edit > Preferences and change:
    1. The compiler location to the folder to the Kniwwelino\arduino-1.8.5 and select the arduino_debug.exe.
    2. Ensure that the Kniwwelino is selected as Arduino board.
    3. Select the port of your Kniwwelino. Consult the Device Manager to find it.
    4. Choose your preferred language.

In case you don't find a new serial device in the Device Manager after plugging a Kniwwelino to your PC. You should install the driver that is included in the download of KniwwelinoBlockly. Depending on your account rights you maybe have to start CH341SER.EXE as an administrator. After launching a window like this should open and by pressing the install button the driver will be installed.