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--- en:preparation:flashtoolinstall [2019/12/04 10:06] – kniwwelino
+++ en:preparation:flashtoolinstall [2019/12/30 09:56] (current) – [Installing the Kniwwelino Flashtool] kniwwelino
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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  |}}