pxt-calliope/docs/device/usb.md
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Uploading programs to your @boardname@

Most of the time you'll be writing and testing your programs in the simulator. Once you've finished your program though, you can compile it and run it on your @boardname@. Transferring your program to the @boardname@ is as simple as saving a file to a drive on your computer.

When you plug your @boardname@ into USB, a new drive is created with the @drivename@ label. This is where you'll save your program.

The basic steps are:

  1. Connect your @boardname@ to your computer with a USB cable.
  2. Click Download to download the .hex file.
  3. Move the .hex file from your computer onto the @drivename@ drive. The next section has instructions for the browser that you're using.

How to transfer the program with your browser

Here are instructions for different browsers on Windows and Mac computers. Choose the one you're using:

Windows browsers

Mac browsers

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Transfer not working? See some troubleshooting tips.

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