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Setup

Setup 825 Weight Indicator

  • Connect serial port for debug messages.
  • Connect Ethernet port for downloads and debugging

Make sure 825 indicator has bootloader and Linux kernel installed to flash. If necessary use USB-BDM and CodeWarrior or CFFlasher to program the flash. Power on the indicator and use bootloader to configure network settings, IP address, gateway, etc. Download Linux romfs image to flash or configure for NFS (Network File System) for testing with 825 indicator file system residing on test PC. Startup indicator Linux, debug serial port will show startup messages.

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Setup Build Environment

  • Free:
    • GCC compiler – use command line tools – Must use Linux host, or Cygwin. GDB debugger, DDD graphical debugger.
  • Purchase:
    • CodeWarrior – MetroTrk debugger
    • Sourcery G++ Coldfire uClinux version

Use Hyperterminal, Minicom or some other communications program for serial port debugging.

USB – BDM CodeWarrior or CF-Flasher is needed to flash boot-loader for new board.

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