Do NOT purchase a license for this Beta version until successfully installed and you have confirmed that the version runs on your Chromebook (see step 13 below).
The packages on this page are suitable for 64-bit Intel-based Chromebooks (Core and Celeron processors)
- PsychLab is not compatible with ARM-based Chromebooks.
Step 1:
Download the PsychLab .zip package
Step 2:
Enable Linux on Chromebook and use the terminal to install the packages.
Details below:
1. Enable Linux (beta) on your chromebook. See https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/9145439?hl=en.
Alternatively, open the Chrome OS Settings, search for Linux in the search bar, and then click the "Set UP" button..
2. Click Next to set up Linux on your Chromebook.
3. Provide a new username and click Install.
4. Once setup is complete you will see a terminal window for entering commands.
5. Open the file manager (Files app) and you should see a new entry for "Linux files". Move / Copy the downloaded .zip file (PsychLab_2024.3.3_chromebook.zip) to the "Linux files" location
6. Return to the terminal window and type or paste (using CTRL+SHIFT+V) the following command into the terminal (make sure to press Return/Enter after pasting) to create a PsychLab subfolder:
mkdir PsychLab
7. Type or paste the following command into the terminal to move the downloaded file to the PsychLab subfolder:
mv PsychLab_2024.3.3_chromebook.zip PsychLab
8. Navigate to the PsychLab folder:
cd PsychLab
9. Use the following command to extract the PsychLab installer files to the current folder:
unzip PsychLab_2024.3.3_chromebook.zip
10. Use the following command to install all of the new .deb files.
sudo dpkg -i *.deb
11. The PsychLab app (lightbulb icon) can now be found in your applications menu (or just search for PsychLab).
