Blinker (Programming The Microcontroller) - Elenco Electronics SNAP CIRCUITS XP SCXP-50 Instruction Manual

Blinker (Programming the Microcontroller)

This project explains the procedure for re-programming the
microcontroller (U21). The
programmed in ANY circuit
A10), by attaching the programming cable to
a new program download, any program currently running in the
microcontroller is interrupted. When a new program download is
complete, the new program will begin running.
Installing Software and Programming Cable
Requirements for
your computer
Windows XP (or later) or Mac OSX
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10.4 (or later) or Linux x386 with
GTK2.8 (or later), 512MB RAM,
500MB of hard-disk space, USB
port, and an internet connection.
Download the AXEpad for Snap Circuits
then follow the instructions to install it.
Windows - http://www.elenco.com/downloads/WinAXEpad.zip
Mac - http://www.elenco.com/downloads/macaxepad.app.tar.gz
Linux - http://www.elenco.com/downloads/linaxepad.tar.gz
Go to the download and extract the compressed fles. Open the extracted files folder
and run the appropriate file for your system (such as winaxepad.exe for Windows users,
and MacAXEpad.app.tar for Mac users).
Note: the programming cable should NOT be connected during this installation. Mac
users may need to change their security preferences to allow installation of applications
not purchased through the App Store or authenticated by Apple. Contact ELENCO
you have questions or problems with the installation.
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Project B1
microcontroller can be
that uses it (including projects A3-
it. When you initiate
STEP 1
XP software from the appropriate link below,
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The programming cable is needed to download new programs to
re- the microcontroller, and to allow some programs to transfer
information to/from the computer's display. The programming cable
may be removed from a circuit when not being used.
if
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STEP 2 (Windows Users)
Insert the Programming Cable into a
USB port on your computer. The
Programming Cable will automatically
configure itself. If you have problems with
configuration then contact ELENCO
Programming Cable
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