How to Install OliveTin on Pop! OS Latest?

OliveTin is a free and open-source software tool for creating electronic circuits and PCB designs. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install OliveTin on the latest version of Pop! OS.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A PC or laptop running Pop! OS
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

Open a terminal on Pop! OS and run the following command to install the required dependencies:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install git build-essential qt5-default qttools5-dev-tools libusb-1.0-0-dev

Step 2: Clone the OliveTin Repository

Next, clone the OliveTin repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/OliveTin/OliveTin.git

Step 3: Build and Install OliveTin

Navigate to the OliveTin directory using the following command:

cd OliveTin

Run the following command to build the OliveTin source code:

qmake
make

Finally, install OliveTin using the following command:

sudo make install

Step 4: Launch OliveTin

Once OliveTin is installed, you can launch it from the terminal using the following command:

olivetin

Alternatively, you can also launch OliveTin from the applications menu in Pop! OS.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed OliveTin on Pop! OS Latest. You can now start designing electronic circuits and PCB designs with OliveTin.

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