# Development Preparation

## 1. ModusToolbox Installation and Firmware Updates

### ModusToolbox Installation

**💻 System Requirement**

```
- Windows 7 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit
- macOS10.x
- UbuntuLinux18LTS
```

#### **Download the Software**

Go to the Infineon ModusToolbox website ([https://www.infineon.com/design-resources/development-tools/sdk/modustoolbox-software](https://www.infineon.com/design-resources/development-tools/sdk/modustoolbox-software?utm_source=cypress\&utm_medium=referral\&utm_campaign=202110_globe_en_all_integration-product_families\&redirId=VL1296)) and download your appropriate software from your platform2. Eclipse IDE Development Tools and Project Creator

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:**&#x20;

* Fix environment errors in case you encounter build errors.
  {% endhint %}

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> Variable name: <mark style="color:red;">**CY\_TOOLS\_PATHS**</mark>
>
> Variable value: <mark style="color:red;">< Your ModusToolbox folder ></mark>&#x20;

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## 2. Microsoft Visual Studio Code or Cursor AI Installation

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{% embed url="<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2ivS_FFQ30>" %}

## 3. Create Project for VSCode IDE

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## 4. Putty (Serial Console)

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