Studuino:bit Software
Setup Guide

Created April 24th, 2019

Revision History
Date Revised
2019/04/24

Revised Contents
First releaseIndex1. Getting Started ...................................................................................................... 1
2. Installing the Software ......................................................................................... 1
2.1.

Downloads............................................................................................................ 1

2.2.

Installation ........................................................................................................... 1

2.3.

Start Up ................................................................................................................ 2

2.4.

Uninstalling the Software ................................................................................... 4

3. Installing USB Device Drivers .............................................................................. 6
3.1.

Downloads............................................................................................................ 6

3.2.

Installation ........................................................................................................... 6

1. Getting Started
This manual describes the installation and start up process for the Windows versionof the Studuino:bit Software.
This text may be expanded or amended in the future to account for changes in theproduct or other factors.

2. Installing the Software
Download the installation file, then begin the setup process. If the PC to which you
intend to install the software does not have an internet connection, download onanother PC with an internet connection and then transfer to the intended PC using aUSB flash drive or other storage device.
Performing the installation requires administrator privileges.

2.1. Downloads① Go to the ArtecRobo 2.0 website at https://www.artec-kk.co.jp/artecrobo2/en/② Go to the Software & Downloads section.
③ Click the Software Download button under the Windows heading on the nextpage.

2.2. Installation①

Once you’ve finished the download, run setup.exe.

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After the installation has finished, start up the software.

12.3. Start Up①

Start up will work differently depending on your version of Windows. Follow theinstructions below for the version you use.

Windows 7
Select Studuino_bit from the Start menu to open the software. If you cannot findthe Studuino_bit icon in the Start menu, click All Programs and choose
Studuino_bit from the Artec folder to open the software.

Windows 8.1
Start the software by choosing the Studuino:bit Software tile on the Metro screen.

2Windows 10
Start the software by choosing the Studuino_bit tile from the Start menu.

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You can pick your mode from the Startup screen.

32.4. Uninstalling the Software
You will need to follow a different process depending on your version of Windows.
Follow the instructions below for the version you use.
① Go to the Control Panel in your Windows computer.
● Windows 7
Select Uninstall a program under Programs.

● Windows 8.1
Right click the bottom left corner to show the system management menu and selectPrograms and Features.

② Select Programs and Featuresfrom the menu.

① Right click the bottom leftof the desktop screen.

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● Windows 10
Right click the Start menu to show the system management menu and select Appsand Features.

② Select Apps and Featuresfrom the menu.

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Right click on the Start menu

② Select Studuino:bit Software and click Uninstall.

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3. Installing USB Device Drivers
If you are using Windows 8.1 or 7 you will need to install USB device drivers.
Download the installation files, then begin the setup process. If the PC on which you
intend to install the drivers does not have an internet connection, download onanother PC with an internet connection and then transfer to the intended PC using a
USB flash drive or other storage device.
Performing the installation requires administrator privileges.

3.1. Downloads① Go to the ArtecRobo 2.0 website at https://www.artec-kk.co.jp/artecrobo2/en/② Go to the Software & Downloads section.
③ Click the USB Device Driver Download button under Windows on the nextpage.

3.2. Installation①

Once you’ve finished the download, decompress the studuino_bit_driver.zip
file.
★ The file extension (.zip) may or may not be displayed depending on
your PC’s settings.

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After decompression the folder should contain the files shown below.

Double-click on setup.bat and follow the steps to install the driver.
★ The file extension (.bat) may or may not be displayed depending on your PC’ssettings.
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After installation is complete, connect your Studuino:bit Core Unit to your PC via
USB cable.

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The USB device driver has been installed if you see a balloon pop-up to the lower
right of your monitor which says "Device driver software installed successfully."7