===== Installing the Kniwwelino Flashtool =====

  - Download the latest release:
    * {{ :stuff:kniwwelinoflashtool-v1.0.0-win32-x64.zip |Kniwwelino Flashtool Windows version}}
    * {{ :stuff:kniwwelinoflashtool.app.zip |Kniwwelino Flashtool macOS version}}
  - Unzip it somewhere on your PC. 
  - Run the file ''KniwwelinoFlashtool.exe''
  - Plug your Kniwwelino board with an USB cable to your PC
  - Make sure the COM port of your Kniwwelino board appears as available port in the dropdown list.

The installation was successful, you can continue with [[en:preparation:flashtoolreset]] or [[en:preparation:flashtool|]].


==== If needed: 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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==== If needed: Install 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. 

Download and unzip the CH340g driver available from [[https://sparks.gogo.co.nz/ch340.html]]

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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