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