The VJC 6 Programming software can be used on a Chromebook device. 


Chromebook Installation - Google Play Store

Download and install the VJC Programming Application from the Google Play store. 

Files can only be saved or opened from the following location: My files > Downloads > VJCFILES

Note: This folder is automatically created the first time you save a file.


Chromebook Installation - Chrome Web Store

If you unable to install the app from the Google Play Store then download the VJC Programming Application from the chrome web store.

The installation VJC Programming Application should automatically install the App Runtime for Chrome. If this has not installed, download and install the App Runtime for Chrome from the chrome web store.


When you run the VJC Programming application for the first time you will be asked to select a folder.

Run the VJC Programming application. Select a folder in your “mydrive” folder or create a new folder.


Controller Update for Chromebook Use
For the controller to run programs created on a Chromebook, its firmware must be dated V3.5 or later.                         

To identify the firmware version on the controller, select Settings then About. If the version is V3.4 2016-07-01 or earlier, please perform the following firmware upgrade:

  1. Connect the controller to a PC via USB.
  2. Open File Explorer and locate the controller, which will appear as a USB drive.
  3. Copy the file update.bin to the controller.                             
  4. Safely eject the controller and disconnect. The firmware update should run automatically.
  5. If the update does not run automatically, manually run the update on the controller by selecting Program then update.bin.


FAQ

Why can't I run an Android App on my Chromebook?


Some older Chromebooks, manufactured prior to 2019, can only download Chromebook Apps from the Chromebook Web Store, although this is shortly going to be stopped. All Chromebook apps are having to be rewritten as an Android app and hosted on the Google Play Store. To check if your Chromebook hardware is compatible with Android Apps please check by visiting this page:


https://sites.google.com/a/chromium.org/dev/chromium-os/chrome-os-systems-supporting-android-apps?visit_id=637807760649519154-4105186853&rd=1


For help on how to Install Android apps on your Chromebook please visit this page:


https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/7021273