Vscode-update-development (pymakr-vsc 2)

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content/gettingstarted/software/vscode.md

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 Pycom supports Microsoft's Visual Studio Code IDE platform with the Pymakr Plugin. 
 
-1. First [download and install Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/). 
+1. First [download and install Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/).
+2. Install the [Pymakr VSCode Extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=pycom.Pymakr)
+
+    _(We're installing the preview, but once the project reaches "stable" we'll, be using the regular extension.)_
 
-2. You will also need NodeJS installed on your PC. Please download the latest LTS version available [from the NodeJS website.](https://nodejs.org/)
+    ![](/gitbook/assets/pymakr-vsc/install-pymakr.gif)
 
-Please follow these steps to install the [Pymakr VSCode Extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=pycom.Pymakr):
+3. That's it! You've installed the Pymakr Extension for VSCode
 
-3. Ensure that you have the latest VSCode installed and open.
+## Creating a project
 
-![](/gitbook/assets/vsc_setup_step_1-1.png)
+Pymakr revolves around projects that can be uploaded to your devices. To create your first project click the `+` icon and select a folder for your project:
 
-4. Navigate to the Extensions page, using the 5th button in the left navigation
+![](/gitbook/assets/pymakr-vsc/create-project.gif)
 
-![](/gitbook/assets/vsc_setup_step_2-1.png)
+_Note: If a project is created outside the current workspace(s), its folder will be mounted as a new workspace._
 
-5. Search for `Pymakr` and click the install button next to it.
+## Creating a script
 
-![](/gitbook/assets/vsc_setup_step_3.png)
+Below we add a `main.py`. This file will run whenever the device is reset.
 
-6. Within a few minutes, a reload button should appear. Press it to reload VSCode.
+![](/gitbook/assets/pymakr-vsc/saving-a-file.gif)
 
-![](/gitbook/assets/vsc_setup_step_4.png)
+## Upload the project to a device
 
-7. That's it! You've installed the Pymakr Extension for VSCode
+Once the project is ready to run, it needs to be uploaded to a device.
 
-![](/gitbook/assets/vsc_setup_step_5.png)
+![](/gitbook/assets/pymakr-vsc/connect-device-and-sync-up.gif)
 
-## Connecting via Serial USB
-
-After installing the Pymakr Plugin, you need to take a few seconds to configure it for first time use. Please follow these steps:
-
-1. Connect your Pycom device to your computer via USB. 
-
-2. Open Visual Studio Code and ensure that the Pymakr Plugin has correctly installed.
-
-![](/gitbook/assets/vsc_config_step_1-1.png)
-
-3. Generally, your device will be auto-detected. If this does not work, click `All commands` on the bottom of the Visual Studio Code window
-
-![](/gitbook/assets/vsc_config_step_2-1.png)
-
-4. In the list that appears, click `Pymakr > Extra > List Serial Ports`
+---
 
-![](/gitbook/assets/vsc_config_step_3-1.png)
+## Hint: Organizing your setup
 
-5. This will list the available serial ports. If Pymakr is able to auto-detect which to use, this will be copied to your clipboard. If not please manually copy the correct serial port.
+Having to switch between different tabs can be cumbersome. To solve this, you can drag your devices and projects to the file explorer view.
 
-![](/gitbook/assets/vsc_config_step_4.png)
+![](/gitbook/assets/pymakr-vsc/move-view.gif)