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 +===== Desktop version Kniwwelino Blockly (PC) =====
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 +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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 +{{ :en:install2.jpg?600 |}}
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 +==== Find the COM port of your Kniwwelino ====
 +Do the following steps to find out the COM port of your Kniwwelino:
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 +  - 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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 +{{ :en:install3.jpg?600 |}}
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 +==== Installing the CH340g driver ====
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 +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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 +{{ :en:installation:driverch341ser.jpg?400 |}}
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 +Depending on your account rights you maybe have to start ''CH341SER.EXE'' as an administrator. 
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 +After launching a window like this should open and by pressing the install button the driver will be installed.
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 +{{ :en:download:install_driver.png  |}}