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Open Source EMDR machine #2. Installation of the necessary software and libraries

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Here is the list of IDE software and packages needed to start working on my project.

All software and libraries are free.

If I will need something else in the future I will update this post.

 

 

Steps for configuring Windows PC Development Environment

 

I will use Visual Studio Community Edition as an IDE, it has great debugging options and packages I need for cross platform development

 

 

Install Visual Studio Community Edition

 

Download it here: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/

Xamarin package is needed to be installed to do cross platform development, so the same code will run on Windows, Android, IOS

During VS installation select Mobile Development option during VS installation and Xamarin package will be installed  automatically

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/xamarin/get-started/installation/windows

 

 

Install Xam.Plugin.SimpleAudioPlayer package for Visual Studio

 

This NuGet package is needed for cross platform audio player

Instructions on how to install NuGet packages for Visual studio can be found here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/nuget/quickstart/install-and-use-a-package-in-visual-studio )

 

 

Install SkiaSharp package for Visual Studio

 

This NuGet package is needed for cross platform graphics

Good description and tips on installation is here Install SkiaSharp on VS for Windows

 

 


Steps for configuring Development Environment for Arduino

 

 

Install Arduino IDE

Needed to write and upload code to Arduino board

Download it here: https://www.arduino.cc/en/guide/windows

 

 

Install FastLED package for Arduino ID

 

It is needed for coding functionality for “smart LED” - WS2812B strip I will be using

 

In Arduino IDE select:

Tools -> Manage Libraries -> type “FastLED” -> select it -> Press Install

Description of library

https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/libraries/fastled/

 

 

Install ArduinoBLE package

 

Needed for Bluetooth communication between Android/Windows and Arduino

 

In Arduino IDE select:

Tools -> Manage Libraries -> type “ArduinoBLE” -> select it -> Press Install

Description of library

https://www.arduino.cc/en/Reference/ArduinoBLE