Install¶
A complete ViewPoint setup has two parts: the desktop application that receives and visualizes your data, and the Arduino library that your sketch uses to stream that data over serial.
| Piece | What it does | Where to go |
|---|---|---|
| ViewPoint desktop app | Live data receiver and visualizer that runs on your computer | macOS · Windows |
| ViewPoint Arduino library | Adds the plotting API your sketch calls to send data | Install the library |
New here? Start with the QuickStart
The QuickStart walks through the whole flow end to end — installing the Arduino IDE, uploading your first sketch, and connecting to a board. The pages below cover only the app and library installs in detail; the QuickStart ties them together.
1. Install the desktop app¶
Choose the guide for your operating system:
- Install on macOS — works on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
- Install on Windows — Windows 10 and 11.
2. Install the Arduino library¶
Add the ViewPoint library to the Arduino IDE so your sketches can stream data:
- Install the ViewPoint Arduino library — via the Library Manager or a manual install.
3. Upload a sketch and connect¶
With both pieces installed, follow the QuickStart to upload the HelloPlotter example, connect to your board's serial port, and confirm your first live plot.
Not sure which piece does what?
See Who Does What for a quick map of which features come from the Arduino library versus the desktop app.