Follow this guide to get up and running on Windows from download to
your first connected block.
Step 01
Get the installer for your operating system from the download option above.
Save RoboBlock-1.0.0-Setup.zip to your Downloads folder.
Step 02
Locate the File: Open your Downloads folder and look for the file named RoboBlock-1.0.0-Setup.zip
Extract Content: Right-click on that folder with your mouse and click on Extract All... from the menu.
Confirm Destination: A small window will pop up. Just click the Extract button at the bottom. A brand-new, open folder will pop right up on your screen, and you are ready to go.
Step 03
Run the Installer: Double-click the downloaded RoboBlock.exe file.
Choose Installation Option: Select Anyone who uses this computer or only for me and click next.
Choose Location: You can keep the default path (usually C:\RoboBlock) or Click browse to change it. Click Install.
Finish: Click Finish. The software will launch automatically.
Step 04
i.
Click the Device button on the home screen.
ii.
Select the RoboBlock_IOT Device.
iii.
Connect the device.
iv.
Once connected, click Go to Editor to start dragging blocks!
Quick fixes for three issues most people run into during setup.
If the software does not open, you need to manually delete the configuration folder.
i) Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog.
ii) Type %AppData% and press Enter.
iii) In the folder that opens, locate the folder named "RoboBlock".
iv) Right-click the folder and Delete it.
Try a different USB cable or a different USB port. Some "charging only" cables do not transfer data.
Make sure you have selected the correct Board Type in the device menu.
