Install: Windows

##Windows

On Windows 7 and above, please use the following instructions. We are assuming from a vanilla Windows installation so your mileage may vary depending on things you already have installed. If you find conflicts, please let us know via a GitHub Issue Prerequisites:

• Uninstall old versions of node.js (version 0.12 etc) - we are going to need a clean install of Node 6 LTS
• Download and install Node 6.x LTS from https://nodejs.org/en/download/
• Install Google Chrome if not already installed
• Download and install Git for Windows from https://git-scm.com/download/win
• Upgrade your Smoothie based controller to the edge build of the firmware (firmware-cnc.bin)
  or GRBL based controller to version 1.1e. LaserWeb wont work with old builds.

###LaserWeb install instructions: Start a windows command prompt by typing "cmd" in windows search. Then:

cd \
git clone https://github.com/openhardwarecoza/LaserWeb3.git
cd LaserWeb3
npm install

(note we test on SerialPort v4.0.6 - if you have issues make sure that you use the same)

The software is now installed.

###To start the software: Start a windows command prompt by typing "cmd" in windows search. In the command prompt window type:

cd \laserweb3
node server.js

Note: Marlin not implemented yet! Only Smoothie and Grbl. TinyG will be next.

Start Google Chrome
Type "localhost:8000" in the address bar

Note: Node.js will ask you to grant it access the first time you run the server

You should now see the software in the Chrome browser window.

###Tip: Place a shortcut to the file start-lw3.cmd to your desktop to start server and browser with one doubleclick.