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2. Double-click the downloaded file and click "YES" when prompted. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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3. Install the **drivers** to allow your computer to communicate with the robot. A window will appear asking you to click "INSTALL."
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3. Install the **drivers**: a window will appear asking you to click "INSTALL."
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Sometimes, the driver installation window may open in the background. Look for the computer icon in your application bar and click it to continue.
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The driver installation window may occasionally open in the background. If this happens, look for the computer icon in your taskbar and click it to proceed.
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If you encounter an installation error, try clicking "UNINSTALL" and then "INSTALL" again. Once the driver installation is complete, close the driver window manually by clicking the "X" button. After installing the drivers, finish the mBlock installation.
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If you encounter an installation error, click 'UNINSTALL' and then 'INSTALL' again. Once the drivers are installed, close the driver window manually by clicking the 'X'. Afterward, complete the mBlock installation.
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### MacOS
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## Update Firmware
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## Connect the Robot to mBlock
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To program Alvik, start by opening the mBlock software if you haven’t already. Once the software is open, follow these steps to connect:
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5.**A pop-up window will appear** prompting you to select the COM port. Choose the correct port and confirm.
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6. Once connected, click the "Update" button and wait for the process to complete.
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## Blocks
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Explore mBlock to start programming Alvik. You'll find a list of visual blocks in the center of the interface. Each block represents a command Alvik can execute, divided into **different colored folders by action kind**.
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When you're creating a sequence of commands for Alvik you **always need to start by stating the initial event** either:
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When you're creating a sequence of commands for Alvik you **always need to start by stating the initial event**:
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*`When Alvik starts` - the code will be executed the moment you turn ON Alvik.
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*`When button [] is pressed` - the code will be executed the moment you press the designated button.
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