# Useful Tools

## Driver

### NyBoard Driver to access the USB uploader (adapter)

When you use a [USB uploader](https://docs.petoi.com/communication-modules/usb-downloader-ch340c) to upload the firmware for **NyBoard**, please download and install the driver first:

* Mac: <http://www.wch-ic.com/download/CH341SER_MAC_ZIP.html>
* Windows: <https://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_ZIP.html>
* Linux: <http://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_LINUX_ZIP.html>

For example, for Windows:

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### BiBoard Driver to access the serial port&#x20;

When you use a **USB Type-C**  interface data cable to upload the firmware for BiBoard or control the robot via the [**Petoi Desktop App**](https://docs.petoi.com/desktop-app/introduction), please download the driver as below:

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For example, for Windows:

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#### Mac

You can download the Mac version and run the \*dmg file to install. You need to allow the permission settings during the installation.&#x20;

#### Win

For Windows, the installation steps are as follows:

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In the **Device Manager**, if you open the Other devices list, you may see a CP210X device with a triangle exclamation sign. Right-click it to find the "**update driver**" option, then select the unziped folder of your downloaded driver to install.

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