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For Users: Installing Openroast for Mac

int3ll3ct edited this page Apr 2, 2017 · 2 revisions

OS X Installation Process

You do not need to install any software other than what is in the contents of the installation package. All necessary software is provided in the package.

Software and Driver Installation

  1. Download the latest Openroast Mac installation package from https://github.com/Roastero/Openroast/releases.
  2. Double-click on the DMG file. This will mount the disk image. It will look like this. disk image when mounted
  3. In the disk image, you will find 4 objects:
    1. a README file that is essentially the same as what you are reading here;
    2. CH34x_Install_V1.4.pkg, which is the installer for the OS X USB drivers required to communicate withthe Freshroast SR700;
    3. Openroast 1.2.0[], which is the Openroast Mac application;
    4. A shortcut to the applications folder.
  4. Next, double click on CH34x_Install_V1.4.pkg. This will install the USB driver. you may be required to restart your computer to finish the driver installation process.
  5. Finally, install the Openroast app. grab the Openroast 1.2.0[] icon, and drag it to the Applications folder as shown by the arrow. This installs the Openroast app on your Mac.

Launching the Openroast app

  1. The app is now in your Applications folder. You can launch it from there by clicking on the icon, or create aliases for your desktop etc.

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