How To Download PROS on Ubuntu

[damercerterker]

so im trying to get pros so i can download to my bot while using ubuntu, preferrably a way to download the PROS plugin for atom but any PROS on ubuntu that works is good enought for me

[EvolvingJon]

To install the entire package (including the PROS subsystem, atom and the pros for atom plugin), just download the latest compiled release from their github: Releases · purduesigbots/pros · GitHub and run the .deb file. If you have any issues installing, run through the troubleshooting steps here: https://pros.cs.purdue.edu/known-issues/

Also, keep in mind you need to use the vex programming hardware kit to program your robot, instead of a typical a-a connection. From the website:

When utilizing PROS in your Linux environment you cannot interact with or flash your cortex via direct A-A Tethering to your computer. This is due to the fact that VEX does not provide Linux drivers for this feature that is readily available on Windows. However, this does not mean that you cannot interact with or flash your cortex. To do so you must utilize the programming hardware kit and a joystick connected as follows: https://pros.cs.purdue.edu/img/wiring-diagram.png

[edjubuh]

@EvolvingJon has the correct answer, but to add that there are 2 Debian packages: the PROS Editor (reskinned Atom) and the PROS Core. PROS Core will install the toolchain and CLI, and PROS Editor installs the editor.

If you need any help or run into issues, I should be able to take a look Saturday if you’re at Zionsville.

[damercerterker]

@edjubuh thanks for that i was so confuzed because no matter where i was looking i couldnt find a cli download but when i get to robotics afterschool i
l definitly download the core, this is what i was missing thx!