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
  1. Clone the PyBaMM repository:

git clone https://github.com/pybamm-team/PyBaMM.git
  1. 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.