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en:preparation:flashtoolinstall [2019/12/30 09:56] (current)
kniwwelino [Installing the Kniwwelino Flashtool]
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 +===== 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.
 +
 +{{ :en:install3.jpg?600 |}}
 +
 +==== 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.
 +
 +{{ :en:download:install_driver.png  |}}
 +