How to install Isaac on an M1/M2 Mac

[Velocomp]

NOTE: IF YOU WANT TO INSTALL ISAAC/MAC ON AN "INTEL" MAC, GO TO THIS LINK:

https://velocompforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=5318

M1/M2 INSTRUCTIONS UPDATED 4/3/22, WITH A SMALL TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION

Yes, the install is a bit cumbersome. Yes, you'll have to read and follow the instructions. Yes, it will take time (only once, fortunately) to do this installation.

But, damn it all, it works, and it's free!

Although the instructions are written for M1 Macs, this workaround also works with Intel Macs running macOS 11 and 12.

You're not going to get the super-fast operation you get on a native Isaac app, but I find its speed to be tolerable, and everything works!

Special thanks to Velocomp user Paul Worrell, who made us aware of this possibility!

[kurt]

hello, I installed the Isaac software on my iMac and it everything looked ok. I can make contact with the powerpod v3.
Nevertheless when I tried to download a ride, I got an error message.
See picture

What can I do?
thanks
kurt

[Velocomp]

Try another download.

If that does not succeed then it looks like the file structure in your PP has been corrupted. You will need to erase your ride files with the Device/Erase All Ride Files command, then do new rides.

[kurt]

Hello,

I tried on my windows pc and there it was not a problem. I will try again and I will inform you.

Best regards

Kurt

[kurt]

Hello,
I have errased all the data and afterwards I have done a 2,5 km trip. On my bike computer everything seems normal.
I did succeed to download a file but nothing is in it.

See ibr file in attachment

Best regards

Kurt

[Velocomp]

Just checking: are you using an M1 Mac?

Try downloading there same file in your PC.

[kurt]

hello,

this is the file downloaded from mu windowns pc.
The mac has a intel processor.

The PC download looks fine. Try again the same file from the Mac.

[kurt]

Does anyone has an idea?

Thanks

Kurt

[Velocomp]

Does anyone has an idea?

Thanks

Kurt

Please attach your PowerPod to your Mac, and try downloading the same file as you downloaded on your PC. Please post the downloaded Mac file...

[kurt]

hello,

I already erased the data on my powerpod. However I did try it. The file I got from my Imac you find 2 post above the post of the file of my windows pc.
This weekend I will do another ride. I will keep you up to date.

Kurt

[Velocomp]

hello,

I already erased the data on my powerpod. However I did try it. The file I got from my Imac you find 2 post above the post of the file of my windows pc.
This weekend I will do another ride. I will keep you up to date.

Kurt

OK. Sometimes if the ride doesn't download correctly, the second time works...

[kurt]

Hello,

I did a 74 km ride. The download worked on my windows pc but not on my imac. I got the following error ( see attachment). Did I do something wrong with the installation

[Velocomp]

Try downloading your ride file on your Mac one more time.

If that doesn't work then reinstall the NI and SiLabs drivers. Make sure you follow the installation instructions exactly.

[kurt]

Hello,

The download doesn't work.
Do I have to remove the NI and Silab drivers and Isaac software first before reinstalling?
If so, how do I do this?

Sorry but I am not a mac-specialist

Thanks

Kurt

[Velocomp]

Hello,

The download doesn't work.
Do I have to remove the NI and Silab drivers and Isaac software first before reinstalling?
If so, how do I do this?

Sorry but I am not a mac-specialist

Thanks

Kurt

Try a new installation, without removing the old drivers. If that doesn't work let me know and I will give you the process for uninstalling the existing drivers.

[kurt]

Hello,

I reinstalled the drivers but I don't think it has worked. You can find the 2 files (windows and Imac).

What will we try next? Removing the drivers and reinstalling them?

Thanks

Kurt

[Velocomp]

Hello,

I reinstalled the drivers but I don't think it has worked. You can find the 2 files (windows and Imac).

What will we try next? Removing the drivers and reinstalling them?

Thanks

Kurt

Please post your comments on this thread:

https://velocompforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=5318

This thread is for M1 Macs; you have an Intel Mac. I will reply to you on the Intel Mac thread.

[thepbx]

I followed the instructions above but can't get the UTM app with Windows 7 to "recognize" the USB with Isaac on it. I formatted it with FAT32. Any ideas? The USB seems to work fine outside of the UTM app.
M2 Mac with Ventura 13.2.1.

[Velocomp]

I followed the instructions above but can't get the UTM app with Windows 7 to "recognize" the USB with Isaac on it. I formatted it with FAT32. Any ideas? The USB seems to work fine outside of the UTM app.
M2 Mac with Ventura 13.2.1.

I wish I had better advice, but the problem appears to be the CP210x installation or linkage. Refer to pages 23-25 of the install instructions, and let me know where you find any problems with connecting to your PP.

Also, check the troubleshooting page, the last page of the instructions.