mikroC compiler + winavr

[powermosfet]

hello,

I will like to know if its possible to use winavr libraries with mikroC compiler if yes than how do I include stuff.

for example #include <avr/io.h> or #include <util/delay.h>

thankyou.

[sam_des]

Hi,

I will like to know if its possible to use winavr libraries with mikroC compiler if yes than how do I include stuff.

for example #include <avr/io.h> or #include <util/delay.h>

Most certainly NOT
mikroC & WinAVR have different formats for their binary(compiled but not linked) data. While WinAVR uses elf mikroC uses it's own proprietary format. Also as far as I know mikroC does NOT have seperate linker/librarian. It has only two executables - preprocessor & (compiler+linker+librarian).

So you can't use winavr's libs directly. You can have source code for winavr's libs & port them to mikroC, but remember these libs make full use of preprocessor & other ANSI & gcc specific exetensions, mikroC doesn't even claim to be ANSI compliant. And winavr's libs are mostly GPLed.

regards,
sam_des

[powermosfet]

it's kinda sucks using avr studio with its boring interface.

thank you for the input.

[metal]

I think you can use codeblocks, use ultraedit or even UEStudio. They all work excellent indeed. I use them to write code, program interface too. It's easy to use them, especially codeblocks.

[Thiru09]

it's kinda sucks using avr studio with its boring interface.

thank you for the input.

If that is the only problem, try to use Eclipse with WinAVR.
I am sure that Eclipse interface is marvelous.

For more details, please visit the following websites.

Step by step configuration:

http://winavr.scienceprog.com/other-valuable-tools/using-eclipse-as-ide-for-winavr-compiler.html

The AVR Eclipse Plugin:

http://avr-eclipse.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/The_AVR_Eclipse_Plugin

And finally, Eclipse+CDT:

http://www.eclipse.org/cdt/

Regards,
Thiru

[sam_des]

Ya, Eclipse is good. But I find that too heavy for my work. Besides running damn slow, it eats my hard-disk and I am not into Java app development and certainly not easy to setup.

I feel much at home using Code::Blocks. Nearly does everything I wish for, cross-dev, pc dev. Has all the features I care for in an IDE & that too with small footprint & good speed.

And When I feel really wacky, I use good old Vim 

sam_des

[metal]

This eclipse winavr project has not been updated for a longtime..

[powermosfet]

hi,

eclipse is a great application which I have been and using for a quite long time now. I have done many of my school projects using eclipse without any problems. I do recommend eclipse.


about ultraedit & UEStudio looks nice but how do i compile the code? I guess it should be outside of ultraedit and or UEStudio.


codeblocks + winavr  guide

Make sure to install WinAVR first.

Download and install Code::Blocks next

Create a new AVR GCC project

Go to Tools->Compiler and Debugger Settings
Change "Selected Compiler" to "GNU AVR GCC Compiler"
Alter the "Compiler's installation directory" to the WinAVR directory (should be on the C: drive root)

Go to Project -> Build Options
Under Compiler Flags->Categories->AVR CPU architecture specific Select your uC as a flag

Could save all of this as a user project template

[pickit2]

about ultraedit & UEStudio looks nice but how do i compile the code? I guess it should be outside of ultraedit and or UEStudio.

Most if not all Compilers allow you to use any Text editor. UltraEdit as most profile Templates too.

[metal]

Here you go, this is from UEStudio..

[powermosfet]

alright Im convinced. It absolutely deserves a try