Do NOT purchase a license for this Beta version until successfully installed and you have confirmed that the version runs on your Chromebook (see step 13 below).
The packages on this page are suitable for 64-bit Intel-based Chromebooks (Core and Celeron processors)
- MotorLab is not compatible with ARM-based Chromebooks.
Step 1:
Download the MotorLab .zip package
Step 2:
Enable Linux on Chromebook and use the terminal to install the packages.
Details below:
1. Enable Linux (beta) on your chromebook. See https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439?hl=en.
Alternatively, open the Chrome OS Settings, search for Linux in the search bar, and then click the "Set UP" button..
2. Click Next to set up Linux on your Chromebook.
3. Provide a new username and click Install.
4. Once setup is complete you will see a terminal window for entering commands.
5. Open the file manager (Files app) and you should see a new entry for "Linux files". Move / Copy the downloaded .zip file (MotorLab_2024.3.0_chromebook.zip) to the "Linux files" location.
6. Return to the terminal window and type or paste (using CTRL+SHIFT+V) the following command into the terminal (make sure to press Return/Enter after pasting) to create a MotorLab subfolder:
mkdir MotorLab7. Type or paste the following command into the terminal to move the downloaded file to the MotorLab subfolder:
mv MotorLab_2024.3.0_chromebook.zip MotorLab
8. Navigate to the MotorLab folder:
cd MotorLab
9. Use the following command to extract the MotorLab installer files to the current folder:
unzip MotorLab_2024.3.0_chromebook.zip
10. Use the following command to install all of the new .deb files.
sudo dpkg -i *.deb
11. The MotorLab app (lightbulb icon) can now be found in your applications menu (or just search for MotorLab).
