X8-MicroController

What are we using

We are using mbed libraries with the gcc-arm-embedded compiler and st-util or dfu-util to flash the microcontroller.

Tools Needed

• Latest GCC Embedded Compiler
• Texane's St-Link Utilities
• DFU Utilities (Varies per System)
• GNU Make and Core Utilities (For Windows Users)

How to get setup on Mac:

Run mac-install.sh in terminal (make sure to reload your terminal so it reloads your path).

The install file downloads arm-gcc, adds it to your path and installs st-link and dfu-util via homebrew. Check it out if you're familiar with these things and would like to configure it manually.

How to get setup on Windows:

1. Download the packaged tools from IEEE ROV 2016 » Software » ROVTools.zip
2. Extract and add the ROVTools\bin folder to your path
3. To edit your path on Windows: go to Control Panel » System » Advanced » Environment Variables. Edit your local path variable and add a ; then C:\path\to\ROVTools\bin
4. Eventually, follow the driver install directions here (We won't be using this until we have the final microcontroller board, so ignore until then)

How to get setup on Linux:

1. Download and install the latest GCC embedded compiler and add to your path
2. Install st-link and dfu-util through your package manager (instructions vary per distro)
3. If you can't find st-link in your package manager, you can try compiling it manually from texane's st-link port