3.7.2 How to Run Python 3.6 Environment

The following are the steps to run the Python 3.6 environment:
  1. Open IDLE (Python 3.6 32-bit) in the Python 3.6 folder from the Start menu.
    Figure 3-32. Python 3.6 Package
  2. The following figure illustrates the IDLE window of Python 3.6.
    Figure 3-33. Opening Window of IDLE
  3. Go to File>Open and choose the PIC32MZ1025W1_GUI.py file (see the following figure).
    Figure 3-34. Opening PIC32MZ1025W1_GUI.py File
  4. Go to Run>Run Module to execute the PIC32MZ1025W1_GUI.py file.
    Figure 3-35. Run Module
  5. The Python 3.6 shell window displays the following message:
    Figure 3-36. Python Shell Window Message
    Note: If the shell window displays an error message, check if the source code is from the original MCHPRT3_Setup.exe installation folder.
  6. Select the PIC32MZ1025W1.dll file to load the library and run example code.
    Figure 3-37. Opening PIC32MZ1025W1.dll
  7. The following figure illustrates the Python shell window. After successfully loading the PIC32MZ1025W1.dll file, the Python shell window displays the .dll file version. In the Python shell window, the user can refer to the GUI running process to design a tool for themselves.
    Figure 3-38. .dll File Version of PIC32MZ1025W1
  8. The following figure illustrates the PIC32MZ1025W1 GUI Python example.
    Note: Check if the version matches the device HUT code firmware version.
  9. Select the device “COM Port”, COMX, then click Connect to connect the PIC32MZ1025W1 device.
    Note: COMX – “X” stands for the port number of the PC, which is the device it is connected to.
    Figure 3-39. PIC32MZ1025W1 GUI Python Example
  10. The following warning pop-up window appears after connecting the PIC32MZ1025W1 device. Click Yes to Reset the PIC32MZ1025W1 device.
    Figure 3-40. Reset PIC32MZ1025W1 Device Warning Message
  11. After a successful connection, the following PIC32MZ1025W1 GUI Python example window appears.
    Figure 3-41. Successful Connection of PIC32MZ1025W1 GUI Python Example Window