32-bit microcontroller IP. The ARM company which designs the ARM cores doesn't make controllers itself, but licences the IP to other manufacturers. ARM is the leading 32-bit controller and is available from tens of suppliers.
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Build Environment ARM GCC stm32f2/4
You mentioned a way of setting up a ARM GCC build environment in Eclipse in this thread:
STM32F2 build environment
using:
-Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers
-CodeSourcery Lite (ARM processors EABI ...
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Faster IO on ARM Cortex-M3 (Sam3x8e) than PIO_SODR and PIO_CODR?
I have a very simple C program that toggles a pin on a Cortex-M3 board (SAM3X8E) with a 84MHz clock speed. I built this using Atmel Studio 6.1.
...
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Microcontroller, ARM, and FPGA [closed]
I'm going to study Wireless Sensor Network. I'm looking for a good way for understanding micro-controller, ARM and FPGA: i mean books, free technical materials available on the web, like university ...
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Clocking scheme for LAN8720A - Cortex M4
This is regarding a design choice involving LAN8720, specific to clocking schemes.
We are interfacing an ARM cortex M4 (with inbuilt MAC) to the 8720 PHY via RMII in the REFCLKO configuration. In the ...
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ARM board for DIY GPS [closed]
I have been experimenting with a u-blox 7 module hooked up to my laptop via USB. Now I want to try using it to build a DIY GPS receiver. But I am not sure which ARM board to go with.
Basic specs I am ...
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1answer
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Using STL with ARM microcontrollers
I have an NXP LPC1769 which features an ARM Cortex M3.
I understand how to program it and have had success building both C and C++ programs for it.
I have some code that I want to port from Windows. ...
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1answer
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Looking to get started with ARM microcontroller development on Linux [closed]
I am looking to get started in developing for ARM microcontrollers on Linux.
Keep in mind I really enjoy the low level. Right now I have some experience with PIC16F series and 8 bit AVR. This is on ...
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1answer
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ARM Linux and UBoot - Can I make a read-only MTD writable?
I have several embedded Linux devices installed at customer sites. We have an updated Linux kernel we are prepared to deploy to these devices. The problem is that on these devices, the U-Boot ...
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ARM cortex M3 display [closed]
Based on what parameters we can decide the display type and resolution that arm cortex M3 chip can support with and without external GPU/HW support?
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1answer
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Program speed with and without JTAG debugger
I have some custom boards with an ARM processor (marvell78100, armv5 compliant), some SDRAM and some Flash. I'm trying to investigate timings problem with the SDRAM, since it seems the layout was not ...
2
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1answer
73 views
Winch or regular servo
I am trying to build a robotic arm and for the base I need a servo with a lot of torque. After browsing through hobbyking's servo selections I noticed that winch servos offer a higher torque for ...
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2answers
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STM32 ARM header files for use with Eclipse and GCC
I'm a mechatronics (mechanical and electrical) engineering student and want to learn how to program ARM microprocessors. I've used Atmel ATMegas previously. I'm using a mac and being a student I ...
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1answer
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ARM time measurement
On page 10 in the this article there is an example of time measurement with AVR. Is the same thing possible to do with this?
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1answer
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Connecting with only JTAG
I've been wanting try out new microcontrollers and microprocessors other than the very mainstream Arduino and similar. So I want to start by making a inexpensive test board with a minimal test of ...
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USB bare metal on ARM Cortex A9
We are envisioning developing a new project using a Cyclone V SoC with a hardcore ARM Cortex A9 dual core processor.
We are seriously considering going bare metal, but one of the main questions right ...
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Consensus on proper wiring for Cortex M 10 Pin JTAG Connector
For the past few weeks I have been working with the new revision of my ARM Cortex M4 design that I posted about a month ago, thanks again to everyone who provided me with much needed guidance and ...
2
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0answers
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Best JTAG adapter for ARM Cortex A8?
I am bringing up a new board soon based on TI's AM335x cortex A8 CPU. Development environment is Ubuntu 12.04 running in a VM. Can anyone suggest a good reliable JTAG adapter what will work with ...
3
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1answer
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Basic OS definitions and implementations
The Rowley Crossworks package (includes compiler, IDE, debugging interface, etc.) also includes something called the Crossworks Tasking Library (CTL). From their website:
CrossWorks Tasking ...
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Integrating USB Camera on TI Hercules Evaluation Kit (ARM Cortex R4)
I am using a TI Hercules Evaluation Kit, which can act as a USB Host.
Here's the link [http://www.ti.com/tool/tmdxrm48hdk]. It is a ARM Cortex R4 with 8 MB of SDRAM.
I want to use a Logitech Webcam ...
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1answer
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STM32F4 Discovery demonstation not working anymore
I purchased a STM32F4 Discovery quite recently, and when I initially unboxed the board, I hooked it up to my Mac, and the already programmed in demonstration was working 100%. I was able to view the ...
0
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1answer
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Debug ARM processor by USB
I want to be able to add code to this MCU by connecting it to my mac by USB connection. How could I do this?
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2answers
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Installing a bootloader on an ARM Microcontroller
I have purchased this LPC1788FBD144,551 MCU and this LPC1313FBD48/01,15 MCU and I want to install a bootloader in assembly on them which can call a function in C. How can I install the bootloader on ...
0
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2answers
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Booting FreeRTOS on ARM
I am building an embedded device (like a phone) that will run FreeRTOS. I am using an ARM Processor. How can I make my homebrew device boot FreeRTOS? Is there a special type of storage drive that I ...
0
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Understanding Timers, Counters and Prescaler Registers on the STM32
So I'm trying to set up a very simple periodic interrupt on my STM32VL-Discovery board using the libopencm3 libraries on linux. I've looked at the documentation and I just want to verify with ...
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4answers
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Readying a New Design, would appreciate som feedback
I designed a Arduino shield compatible board around the NXP LPC4337JBD144. so far I have been unable to get the first revision to program.
In the first design the JTAG header was not setup ...
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0answers
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beagleboard xm disabling serial console
I have a beagleboard XM, whose serial port is used for serial console, but I need to use it for my application. Hence I tried disabling the console parameter in uEnv.txt but still I am getting the ...
0
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1answer
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ARM STM32 simulator like proteous and some good book to start with?
I want to get my hand dirty with ARM programming. I have 8051/PIC16F/PIC18F programing experience. I searched about ARM and find STM32 series cheap. But before buying i want to get handy with it via ...
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5answers
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What makes intel capable of very high clock rates?
What are the determining factors responsible for why Intel chips can clock at 4Ghz or higher speeds, while other processors such as ARM can't? Is it because Intel's state of the art fabs or is it the ...
0
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2answers
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Error in final launch sequence Failed for OpenOCD (Olimex) for ARM (STM32fxx)
I am using openOCD in eclipse for the arm STM32F10x series. After writing the whole code and building everything without error in the program, I am going to debug it and I am getting an error after ...
2
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2answers
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Nintendo Game Boy emulation using Cortex M3
I am planning to build a Nintendo Game Boy simulator using ARM Cortex M3 processor.
I have no idea how to interface with the game cassette. Could anyone give some hints about it?
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1answer
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ARM + FPGA board for industrial Product development [closed]
I am using mini2440 board with external FPGA board, I am looking for one ARM+FPGA board with GPIO support.
As of now I am using mini2440 board with GPIO to control the hardware and sometimes using ...
3
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2answers
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Embedded System for a image processing task
I initially posted this on SuperUser, but I suspect, this might be a better place to post this (sorry for the double post!): I'm quite a beginner to embedded systems, but am eager to learn more. I've ...
3
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2answers
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Best practicce to refresh data on LCD
I am currently reading value from ADC and displaying on LCD screen. The ADC is supported by DMA. Now my system has 5 menus seen on LCD (Voltage, Current, Resistance, Settings). 3 of them should ...
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1answer
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TI ARM with stacked RAM
Do any of the TI ARM SOCs, e.g. OMAP or Da Vinci, have a version with stacked RAM? (e.g. DDR2 or mDDR) For miniature robots, it would be really nice to not need to spend board area on an external RAM ...
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SSTV on an ARM-based board? (Ex: Raspberry Pi)
I'm wondering if there's an open-source SSTV tool (Or even better, a library) that would work on an ARM-based board like the Raspberry Pi.
I've googled a lot with no luck. The available tools (Like ...
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2answers
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Idea Hunt, FPGA + ARM Cortex-M3 [closed]
I aim to demonstrate the need for FPGAs as compared to MPUs like (e.g. ARM Cortex-M3 based from TI/ST) in doing processing intensive stuff. I am looking for some help in this regard. I want to show ...
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1answer
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STM32F4 Discovery + Mac OS X + GCC + OpenOCD + Eclipse
I'm interested in buying an STM32F4 Discovery from ST Microelectronics. I'm using Mac OS X, 10.8 and would like to use a toolchain including
GCC
OpenOCD for debugging
Eclipse IDE / IntelliJ IDEA ...
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1answer
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Cortex-M4F FPU problems
I'm writing some code for a Texas Instruments Stellaris Launchpad board (a Cortex-M4F, the chip is a LM4F120H5QR). I'm using the IRMP library for infrared decoding, which works fine, as long as I ...
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2answers
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Small device that runs Linux [closed]
I want to make a small device that boots Linux off of an SD card for ARM or x86. I am trying to build this from scratch. I downloaded Linux (kernel.org) and compiled it on Ubuntu.
What kind of SD ...
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2answers
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Looking for an SOC with ARM, DSP and GPU
In past I have used TI DaVinci Chips having an ARM core and a DSP. I am now looking for a chip having a GPU along with ARM and DSP. I know ARM Mali has a GPU core. But is there any chip available ...
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2answers
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ARM (Cortex-A8) High Speed Bus?
I need to communicate from FPGA to ARM with about 16GBits/s...
Is there a Bus which I can use? Or how to solve this problem?
The FPGA receives data over LVDS. This data schould be post-processed in ...
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2answers
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Use Raspberry Pi Gpio Header as Memory Mapped Interface
Raspberry Pi is really an interesting device for its support of so many features in such a small and simple formfactor. If the GPIO expansion header can be accessed in the same way as a normal ...
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3answers
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Is there an open source USB to JTAG circuit I can include in my PCB design?
Im trying to find out if it would be possible to build/include a USB to JTAG circuit on my experiment circuit board I'm designing. My aim is not to reinvent the wheel, but use something that is ...
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1answer
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Low priced universal USB ARM JTAG that works with a broad range of devices and SDK's?
Can someone recommend a reliable USB JTAG programmer/debugger for ARM processors, mostly Cortex-M3/M4, from a variety of manufactures like ST, TI, Atmel, and NXP, that will work with Keil, IAR, etc. ...
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2answers
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Soft core Processors VS Hard core Processors
I am doing a study on FPGA interfacing with Microprocessor such as ARM9.
Came across the concept of Soft core and Hard core Processors in my study. May I know what is the comparison between these 2 ...
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1answer
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What technology would be ideal for a small rugged display module? [closed]
I am curious what some people here have to say on this since this field seems to be rapidly changing as far as hardware goes lately. Some of these things may be software dependent, but the hardware ...
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1answer
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List of companies offering ARM evaluation boards for free/reduced prices (5 - 10$)? [closed]
Does anyone know of any free evaluation boards based on ARM Cortex M or A processors? Or at least for really cheap prices? Are there any who offer free electronics start up kit?
Free LCD samples, ...
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4answers
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Boundary scan - High speed interfaces
I was given the task to evaluate existing boundary scan systems. At this moment, we are using a simple solution which allows us to define boundary scan vectors which we can check. This is fine for ...
8
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1answer
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Is the Cortex M0 really low-power?
I'm using the NXP LPC1100 series CPU, which is their most low-power Cortex M0 offering. However, in the datasheet it states that under the most optimal conditions (sleep-mode + all peripherals ...
0
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2answers
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funky values out of ADC on STM32
I've got an STM32 with a straightforward voltage divider bringing in a battery level line to an ADC. The problem is that I'm getting a value that doesn't make a ton of sense to me. According to my ...
