CNS HowTo 01 install and setup on Windows
An instruction how to install the CirNavS in three steps ( or two steps if you already have java running on your computer).
Step 1: download and install the CNS from cirnavsys.com/download
Step 2: download and install java e.g. from https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase-downloads.html
Step 3: open the CirNavSys and go through its setup routine.
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This slideshow explains the steps to install the CNS and the programs that are working toghether with the CNS on windows computers. There is also a very detailed explaination on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAkGwP0vsH0
![Download the CNS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7768b9_22f3e4c23ab74e0f98d3c77c798ac47c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_800,h_450,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/7768b9_22f3e4c23ab74e0f98d3c77c798ac47c~mv2.png)
get the CNS from https://www.circuit-navigation.com/download or https://www.cirnavsys.com/download
![Finish the setup process](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7768b9_3d9ffdadc4bf490b819a5648fbaf114b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_711,h_379,al_c,q_80,enc_auto/7768b9_3d9ffdadc4bf490b819a5648fbaf114b~mv2.jpg)
After closing the setup, you should see the main window of the program.
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This slideshow explains the steps to install the CNS and the programs that are working toghether with the CNS on windows computers. There is also a very detailed explaination on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAkGwP0vsH0
This instruction shows how download and install the CNS on windows computers. There is also a more detailed instruction as video on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAkGwP0vsH0
The CNS depends on four other programs, you can download them for free:
Java, the runtime environment on which the CNS runs - is needed for the CNS to run.
KiCad Eeschema, a circuit editor - is needed if you want to make your own circuits.
NGspice, a circuit value calculator - is needed for each simulation of each circuit.
FFmpeg, a video converter - is needed if you want to export your circuit as a video.