# Getting Started

# Installation

  1. Download and install the Java Development Kit 7, 8 or 9 (opens new window)
  2. Unpack the breadboard_v2.X.zip archive to a location where you have write privileges
  3. Run breadboard
  • Windows: Open a command prompt, run breadboard.bat
  • Linux: Open shell/bash, run ./breadboard.sh
  • MacOSX: Open Terminal, run ./breadboard.sh
  1. Launch a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:9000 (opens new window)

# The Design Console

The design console is the user interface that is used to program, design and run Breadboard experiments.