Getting started with Mongoose OS (MOS) is pretty straightforward. That’s a basic overview of getting started with Mongoose OS. As you become more familiar with the platform, you can explore more advanced features and capabilities offered by Mongoose OS for developing IoT applications.
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Here’s a shortened version of the installation and setup process for Mongoose OS:
- Installation: Install Mongoose OS on your machine by following the instructions on the Mongoose OS documentation website. You can use a package manager like npm or pip, or download the binaries directly.
- Environment Setup: Configure your IDE or text editor to work with Mongoose OS projects. Install any additional tools or SDKs required for your target platform.
- Creating a Project: Use the Mongoose OS CLI to create a new project. Run
mos initin your desired directory to initialize a new project. - Project Configuration: Customize your project by editing the
mos.ymlfile in your project directory. Configure settings such as device type and communication protocols. - Application Development: Write your application code in C/C++ or JavaScript. Create new source files in the
fsdirectory of your project. - Building and Flashing: Compile your application code with
mos build. Flash the firmware to your device withmos flash. Ensure your device is connected via USB. - Device Monitoring: Monitor your device’s logs and interact with it using
mos console. View debug output and send commands from the console. - Debugging and Iteration: Test your application on the device, debug any issues, and iterate on your code. Use
moscommand-line tools for managing your device and updating firmware as needed.
Mongoose-OS IDE’s
- Web Browser based
- Local server in PC (Mos tool – http://127.0.0.1:1992/ )
- Cloud server (Dashboard : https://dash.mongoose-os.com/)
- Visual basic extensions
mos tool
What is mos tool ?
- We need IDE for our project development.
- mos tool like a web browser-based IDE.
- we can use the mos tool to firmware upload & update, Build the firmware from c source, debug purpose and so on.