# About TRIK Studio

**TRIK Studio** — free robot programming environment.

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It allows you to solve problems using both [visual](https://help.trikset.com/en/studio/programming-visual) and [textual](https://help.trikset.com/en/studio/programming-code) programming languages.

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A distinctive feature of TRIK Studio is an [interactive simulation mode](https://help.trikset.com/en/studio/2d-model). You don't need to have a constructor to learn how to program.

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TRIK Studio — universal software for teaching programming basics. It provides a smooth transition [from diagrams to text languages](https://help.trikset.com/en/programming-code#generation).

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## Supported platforms <a href="#platforms" id="platforms"></a>

TRIK Studio supports 4 platforms:

* [TRIK controller](https://help.trikset.com/en/trik/about).
* [LEGO EV3](https://help.trikset.com/en/ev3/about).
* [LEGO NXT 2.0](https://help.trikset.com/en/nxt/about).
* [Pioneer Kit](https://help.trikset.com/en/pioneer/about).

## Download&#x20;

You can download the latest version of TRIK Studio on the website [trikset.com](https://trikset.com/en/downloads#trikstudio).

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[version](https://help.trikset.com/en/studio/about/version)
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## Recommended system requirements

* RAM: 4 GB or more.
* Operating system:
  * 64-bit Microsoft Ⓡ Windows 10.
  * Ubuntu 16.04 and later.
  * macOS 10.12 Sierra and later.

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TRIK Studio can be run on computers with different versions of operating systems and with less memory.\
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For example, TRIK Studio 3.2.0 works with legacy versions of Microsoft Ⓡ Windows, on macOS 10.9 Mavericks, and on many versions of GNU/Linux.\
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However, for later versions, compatibility with legacy operating systems is not guaranteed, so check compatibility before installing if your system does not meet the recommended requirements.
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