Install from source (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

To make it easier to install PyBaMM, we recommend using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) along with Visual Studio Code. This guide will walk you through the process.

Install WSL

Install Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04 LTS as a distribution for WSL following Microsoft’s guide to install WSL. For a seamless development environment, refer to this guide.

Install PyBaMM

Get PyBaMM’s Source Code

1. Open a terminal in your Ubuntu distribution by selecting “Ubuntu” from the Start menu. You’ll get a bash prompt in your home directory.

2. Install Git by typing the following command:

sudo apt install git-core

3. Clone the PyBaMM repository:

git clone https://github.com/pybamm-team/PyBaMM.git

4. Enter the PyBaMM Directory by running:

cd PyBaMM

5. Follow the Installation Steps

Follow the installation instructions for PyBaMM on Linux.

Using Visual Studio Code with the WSL

To use Visual Studio Code with the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), follow these steps:

1. Open Visual Studio Code.

2. Install the “Remote - WSL” extension if not already installed.

3. Open the PyBaMM directory in Visual Studio Code.

4. In the bottom pane, select the “+” sign and choose “New WSL Window.”

5. This opens a WSL terminal in the PyBaMM directory within the WSL.

Now you can develop and edit PyBaMM code using Visual Studio Code while utilizing the WSL environment.