Python is only required for flashing files or booting applications to the on-board EVM Flash via UART in the SDK.

Below are the steps for installation:

For Windows

1. Download the latest version of Python: www.python.org/downloads/windows/.
2. Confirm Python is installed by running the below command in command prompt.

   C:\> python --version

   1. If the command does not return "Python 3.x", follow the link for more information: MCU+ SDK Python3
3. Check if the python package manager "pip" is installed by running the below command.

   C:\> python -m pip --version

4. Install below additional packages via "pip" that are needed for the flashing tools (If proxy not needed, leave blank).

   C:\> python -m pip install pyserial xmodem tqdm --proxy={your proxy server web-link and port}

For Linux

1. Run the below command in Linux bash shell.

   $ sudo apt install python3 python3-pip

2. Check that if python package manager "pip" is installed.

   $ pip3 --version

3. Install below additional packages via "pip" that are needed for flashing tools (If proxy not needed, leave blank).

   $ pip3 install pyserial xmodem tqdm --proxy={your proxy server web-link and port}