This external is ready to use but reference is not covering all methods. If you want to use this version of this external please refer to PDFirmata for more information about methods. You can still find older implementation in v1.0 branch.
Firmata Client for Max/MSP
This external is port of PDFirmata
MaxFirmata is Firmata Client for Cycling74's Max. MaxFirmata supports all features of Firmata protocol except Scheduler.
Current MaxFirmata client is compatible with Firmata protocol 2.6.0
- Depending on your board you might need to install a driver for the serial port. (see http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage )
- Connect USB cable to Arduino and your computer.
- Start Arduino software.
- Select your board from Tools -> Board
- Select your Serial connection from Tools -> Serial Port
- Open the Firmata program by going to File -> Examples -> Firmata -> StandardFirmata or StandardFirmataPlus (Recommended)
- Upload the Firmata program to your board by pressing the upload button or File -> Upload
- When the upload is finished, you can close the arduino software.