Quick Start Guide

1. Install Required Software

• Download the BrainStem Development Kit (BDK) for your operating system and architecture.

• Download HubTool for your operating system and architecture.

2. Connect the Hardware

• Using standard USB-C cables, connect the Common and Control ports of the USB-C-Switch Pro to the host computer.

• Connect DC power supply (optional)

• Connect devices to any of Mux Ports 0-3 using standard USB-C cables, or - for testing both sides of a port - use one of the included Acroname Universal Orientation Cables (UOCs).

  • If using standard cables or a C67 UOC, you may need to flip the Switch-side of the cable to establish a connection.

  • The C70 UOC works in either orientation.

Note

Two UOC cable types are available:

• C70: for devices with independent HS sides

• C67:for devices with shorted HS sides A and B

See Which universal orientation cable should I use? for details.

3. Launch HubTool

• Open HubTool.

• In the lower-right corner of the application window, select the USB-C-Switch Pro device from the device list.

Note

On Linux, run the script named “udev.sh” located in the “BrainStem_linux_Driverless” folder before communicating with BrainStem devices.

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Congratulations! You’re now ready to explore the capabilities of USB-C-Switch Pro. For more information, see the Getting Started Guide.