Studuino Setup Guide

Installing USB Device Drivers

Published 2014/11/01
Revised 2023/04/07
Version History

Date Content
11/1/2014 First version
1/16/2017 Updated for new Studuino website
4/14/2017 Updated for new Studuino website
1/22/2018 Revised to include OS and software updates
4/7/2023 Updated steps for installing USB device drivers on Windows
Index
1. Getting Started ....................................................................................................... 1
2. Windows ................................................................................................................ 2
2.1. Automatic Installation .............................................................................................. 2
2.1.1. Windows 10 ..................................................................................................... 3
2.2. Manual Installation .................................................................................................. 4
2.2.1. Downloading the Driver ................................................................................... 4
2.2.2. Installation........................................................................................................ 5
2.3. Checking the Connection ........................................................................................ 8
3. Mac OS X ............................................................................................................ 12
3.1. Manual Installation ................................................................................................ 12
3.1.1. Downloading the Driver ................................................................................. 12
3.1.2. Installation...................................................................................................... 12
1. Getting Started

This manual explains how to install the USB device driver for your Studuino. It’s divided into
sections for Windows and Mac OS X. Be sure to turn to the page for your operating system.
The information in this manual is subject to revision at any time.

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2. Windows
There are two versions of the driver depending on your Studuino. If your Studuino is a newer
model with V1-11 printed on the underside, proceed to 2.1.

If your Studuino is a legacy model with no V1-11 mark or without a Studuino mount, proceed
to 2.2.

2.1. Automatic Installation

Computers running Windows 7 or later with an active Internet connection will install the driver
automatically when you connect your Studuino to your computer with a USB cable.

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2.1.1. Windows 10
This section shows the installation process on Windows 10. This process works the same
way on Windows 7, 8.1, and 11, though each version of Windows will look slightly different.
① Windows Update will check for and download the available driver.

② It will then install the driver and let you know that the COM port is ready to use once the
installation has been completed. Proceed to step ② in 2.3. Checking the Connection to
check if the driver is working.

If you don’t see a window notifying you that the installation has finished, proceed to 2.2 to
install the driver manually.

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2.2. Manual Installation
Download the installation file in advance before proceeding. If your computer doesn’t have
an active Internet connection, download the file on a computer with an active connection and
use a USB stick or other device to transfer it to your computer.

2.2.1. Downloading the Driver

① Follow the URL below to download the driver for your computer.
https://www.artec-kk.co.jp/studuino/en/select3.php
② Choose the right driver for your device.

Click the left button for newer models with V1-11 printed on the underside of the Studuino.
Owners of legacy Studuinos with no V1-11 mark or without a Studuino mount should click
the button on the right.

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2.2.2. Installation
Proceed to 2-2-2-1 to install the driver for your new Studuino or to 2-2-2-2 to install it for your
legacy model.

2-2-2-1. New Drivers

① Right-click usb_driver.zip and choose Extract All from the context menu to extract the
zip file.
② You’ll see the following files in the destination folder:
★ You will not see the .zip or .vbs if your system is set to hide file extensions.

Double-clicking usb_driver.zip will open a window that shows these files, but you won’t
be able to proceed with the installation from here. Be sure to right-click the file and
choose Extract All from the context menu.
③ Double-click setup.vbs and proceed with the installation.

The setup window will appear.

Click Next.

This window shows that the driver is being installed.

Click Finish once the installation has finished.

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You’ll see the window to the right if the
driver has already been installed. Click the
radial button next to Remove, then Next to
remove the driver before repeating step ③.

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2-2-2-2. Legacy Drivers

① Right-click usb_driver_ta.zip and choose Extract All from the context menu to extract the
zip file.
② You’ll see the following files in the destination folder:
★ You will not see the .zip or .vbs if your system is set to hide file extensions.

Double-clicking usb_driver_ta.zip will open a window that shows these files, but you
won’t be able to proceed with the installation from here. Be sure to right-click the file and
choose Extract All from the context menu.
③ Double-click setup.vbs and proceed with the installation.

The setup window will appear.

Click Next.

This window shows that the driver is being installed.

Click Finish once the installation has finished.

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 You’ll see the window to the right if the
driver has already been installed. Click
the radial button next to Remove, then
Next to remove the driver before
repeating step ③.

2.3. Checking the Connection

Follow these steps to check if your Studuino is connected to your computer.
① Start by plugging your Studuino into the PC using a USB cable.

② Right-click the Start button, click Device Manager, then double-click Ports (COM & LPT)
in the Device Manager window.

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③ After completing the update, you should see Prolific PL2303GS USB Serial COM Port
(COM*) or Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COM*)★ appear in the Device Manager.
Your Studuino can now connect to your computer.
★ These ports may be different for your computer.
If you see PL2303TA…CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER, please proceed to step ④.

Driver is working.

Driver is working.

Go to step ④.

④ Right-click PL2303TA…CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER and choose Update driver from

the context menu.

⑤ Click Browse my computer for driver software.

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⑥ Click Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.

⑦ Choose Prolific ... Version: 3.6.78.350 from the list of compatible hardware (★1) and
click Next.

★1: If you only see Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port without a version number and can’t
select anything else...
Install a Studuino-compatible device driver and follow the steps below as well as the
picture on the next page to choose it:

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 ①

③
②

① Uncheck the box next to Show compatible hardware.

② Choose Prolific in the left column.
③ Scroll down the list of models on the right. If there are multiple drivers starting with
Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port, choose the one at the top before clicking Next.

⑧ After completing the update, you should see Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COM*)★
appear in the Device Manager. Your Studuino can now connect to your computer.
★ This port (COM26) may be different for your computer.

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3. Mac OS X
The device driver has to be installed manually on Mac OS X.

3.1. Manual Installation

Download the installation file in advance before proceeding. If your computer doesn’t have
an active Internet connection, download the file on a computer with an active connection and
use a USB stick or other device to transfer it to your computer.

3.1.1. Downloading the Driver

① Go to the Studuino website at http://www.artec-kk.co.jp/studuino/en/.
② Mouse over the Software section and choose Studuino.
③ Click Mac OS X under the USB Device Drivers section to download the software.

3.1.2. Installation
① Decompress the downloaded file and run PL2303_MacOSX_v1.6.0_20151022.pkg
(filename may vary depending on the version of the software).

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★ Security settings for OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or later will block the installation and
display this message.

If this happens, hold down the control key and click

PL2303_MacOSX_v1.6.0_20151022.pkg. Click Open in the context menu.

A message will appear. Click Open.

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② The installation will start. Follow these steps to install the driver:

1. Click Continue.

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2. Choose Install for all users of this computer and click Continue once it becomes
available.

3. Click Install.

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4. Enter your password and click Install Software.

5. You'll see a confirmation message. Click Continue Installation.

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6. This will start the installation.

7. Click Restart once the installation has finished.

Your device driver is now installed.

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