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Using the MicroCode Loader is
very easy. This quick start guide assumes you already have a
target microcontroller programmed with the necessary bootloader
software and that you have a suitable development board for the
target microcontroller. You will also need to make a slight modification
to your source code before using MicroCode Loader.
Using the Loader with
MicroCode Studio Plus
- Connect a serial cable between
your computer and development board. Apply power to the board.
- From the ICD toolbar, select
the serial port you will be using to communicate with the development
board.
- Ensure that the MicroCode Loader
option is selected by using the drop down selection box to the
right of 'Compile and Program' or 'ICD Compile and Program'.
- Press either 'Compile and Program'
or 'ICD Compile and Program'. At this point, the MicroCode Loader
application software may ask you to reset the development board
in order to establish communications with the resident microcontroller
bootloader. Press reset to establish communications.
Using the Loader as a
Stand Alone Application
- Connect a serial cable between
your computer and development board. Apply power to the board.
- Start the MicroCode Loader application
software.
- From the main
toolbar, select
the serial port you will be using to communicate with the
development board.
- Open the *.hex file you want to program into
the target microcontroller.
- Press the program
button. At this point, the MicroCode Loader application software
may ask you to reset the development board in order to establish
communications with the resident microcontroller bootloader.
Press reset to establish communications.
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