Simulator Build¶
Options¶
There are 2 main types of simulators users may want to build. Each of these require less up-front acquisition of hardware and may be desirable as a first step towards becoming a Looper.
Please, review all the Build Steps, even if you will be skipping some.
Build to a Simulated iPhone on a Computer¶
- Need access to a mac or virtual computer, see Build Step 1
- Build Steps you can skip
- Step 2: Compatible iPhone/iPod
- Step 3: Compatible Pump
- Step 4: Compatible CGM
- Step 5: Order a RileyLink
- Step 6: Enroll in Apple Developer Program
- Follow Build Step 8
- Follow Build Step 9 but can skip the
Add Apple ID
section - Follow Build Step 14 but with the following variations:
- When told to select "Your Phone" in this section, instead choose a simulator
- Follow the instructions in the Build to a Simulator
- Use the simulated iPhone and set up the app as desired
Build to a Real iPhone and use a Simulated Pump and CGM¶
- Need access to a mac or virtual computer, see Build Step 1
- Need access to an iPhone or iPod, see Build Step 2
- Steps you can skip
- Step 3: Compatible Pump
- Step 4: Compatible CGM
- Step 5: Order a RileyLink
- Step 6: Enroll in Apple Developer Program
- Follow Build Step 8
- Follow Build Step 9
- Use the instructions for a Free Developer Account
- Follow Build Step 14 using the Free Account instructions
- Once the App is on your phone
- Follow the set up the app instructions but choose a simulated pump
- If you have a Dexcom CGM, you can select Dexcom Follow for the CGM; otherwise, you can enter glucose values in Apple Health and Loop will pick up the values