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Getting Started

This section covers installation of the SDK, accessing an xPico 600 series device, and a quick start guide to help you build and deploy your first application.

Installing the SDK

PC Specifications

Linux Specifications:

The SDK has been tested with the following PC specifications.

  • Operating System: Ubuntu 18.04
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q8300 @ 2.50GHz
  • RAM: 4.0 GB
  • Free disk space: 1 GB or more is recommended

Important

Always back up your custom code in the custom/module directory when updating or reinstalling the SDK.

Installing the Linux SDK in Ubuntu

To install the SDK in Linux:

  1. Download the latest version of the SDK installation file.
  2. Extract the .tar file into a new directory. This is referred to as the installation directory in this document.
  3. From the command line, navigate to the installation directory and type ./install_environment.sh to install the necessary packages.
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  4. Type sudo dpkg-reconfigure dash from the command line.
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  5. Select <No> to use bash.
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