===== Desktop version Kniwwelino Blockly (PC) =====


To install the desktop version of the [[en:introduction#visual_programming_with_kniwwelino_blockly|KniwwelinoBlockly]]: 
  - Download the latest release:
    * {{ :en:download:kniwwelino_win_x64_20180316.zip |Windows 64bit}} (Last update: 16.03.2018)
    * {{ :en:download:kniwwelino_win_x86_20180214.zip |Windows 32bit}} (Last update: 14.02.2018)
  - Unzip it somewhere on your PC. Preferable to **C:** because the path length could become a problem. 
  - Browse the ''Kniwwelino\KniwwelinoBlockly'' folder.
  - Run the file ''KniwwelinoBlockly_run.bat''
  - Now the KniwwelinoBlockly should start.
  - Go to ''Edit > Preferences'' and change:
    - The compiler location to the folder to the ''Kniwwelino\arduino-1.8.5'' and select the ''arduino_debug.exe''.
    - Select the COM port of your Kniwwelino. See next section for instructions how to do this.
    - Choose your preferred language.

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==== Find the COM port of your Kniwwelino ====
Do the following steps to find out the COM port of your Kniwwelino:

  - Plug your Kniwwelino to your PC.
  - Open the device manager (through the control panel or search for it in the Windows search box)
  - Check the entry ''USB-SERIAL CH340'' listed under ''Ports (COM & LPT)''. The COM port number is written in parentheses behind.

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==== Installing the CH340g driver ====

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 downloaded folder of the KniwwelinoBlockly. 

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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.

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