# Need help with software set up **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [February 23, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-with-software-set-up/2475 "2018-02-23T01:01:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cazman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e47774/32.png) [@cazman](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/cazman)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-with-software-set-up/2475/1 "2018-02-23T01:01:41Z")
I have built the machine with the bolt together frame. I am ready to start it up and need some help with the computer side of the system. I do have Arduino installed but not sure how to install ground control within that control system.As i am 68 years young i don’t have the best computer skills so any help with the installation process is appreciated. Thanks in advance of your advice. ---
**Author:** ![Bee](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/bee/32/2160_2.png) [@Bee](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bee)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-with-software-set-up/2475/2 "2018-02-23T01:12:24Z")
Here is the walkthru > **[MaslowCNC/Firmware](https://github.com/MaslowCNC/Firmware/wiki/Firmware-Setup)** > > Maslow Firmware. Contribute to MaslowCNC/Firmware development by creating an account on GitHub. Let me know if this gets you up to speed. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![madgrizzle](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/madgrizzle/32/1372_2.png) [@madgrizzle](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/madgrizzle)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-with-software-set-up/2475/3 "2018-02-23T13:52:49Z")
Let us know how its going and if you are stuck somewhere. ---
**Author:** ![Bee](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/bee/32/2160_2.png) [@Bee](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bee)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2018, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-with-software-set-up/2475/4 "2018-02-23T14:45:19Z")
Are you on a Windows PC? What version of the OS are you using? Thank you ---
**Author:** ![cazman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e47774/32.png) [@cazman](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/cazman)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2018, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-with-software-set-up/2475/5 "2018-02-23T18:16:05Z")
I have a 64 bit laptop using windows7 ultimate. I could use an older desktop 32 bit Windows 7 also I use this one for Mach3 . I do see the arduino mega on com port11 and have checked the drivers for the arduino. Should the firmware be loaded on the arduino as a file upload or added as a library? ---
**Author:** ![madgrizzle](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/madgrizzle/32/1372_2.png) [@madgrizzle](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/madgrizzle)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2018, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-with-software-set-up/2475/6 "2018-02-23T18:34:04Z")
Are you following this? [https://github.com/MaslowCNC/Firmware/wiki/Firmware-Setup](https://github.com/MaslowCNC/Firmware/wiki/Firmware-Setup) You need to get install the arduino IDE and just upload the firmware using the IDE ---
**Author:** ![Bee](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/bee/32/2160_2.png) [@Bee](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bee)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2018, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-with-software-set-up/2475/7 "2018-02-23T18:51:07Z")
Because your on Windows you can use the Windows portable version of Ground Control after loading the firmware. It’s called the packaged version here. > **[MaslowCNC/GroundControl](https://github.com/MaslowCNC/GroundControl/wiki/Windows)** > > This is the Ground Control software used to control the Maslow CNC Machine - MaslowCNC/GroundControl Thank you ---
**Author:** ![cazman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e47774/32.png) [@cazman](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/cazman)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2018, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/need-help-with-software-set-up/2475/8 "2018-02-24T13:50:39Z")
Thank you I will try it today