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2.3 Starting Dynamic C
NOTE: Dynamic C v. 9.60 or a later version is required if you are using an RCM3209 or
an RCM3229 RabbitCore module.
Once the RCM3200 is connected as described in the preceding pages, start Dynamic C by
double-clicking on the Dynamic C icon on your desktop or in your Start menu. Select
Code and BIOS in Flash, Run in RAM
on the “Compiler” tab in the Dynamic C Options
> Project Options
menu. Click OK.
If you are using a USB port to connect your computer to the RCM3200 module, choose
Options > Project Options
and select “Use USB to Serial Converter” under the
Communications
tab. Click OK.
2.4 Run a Sample Program
Use the File menu to open the sample program PONG.C, which is in the Dynamic C
SAMPLES
folder. Press function key F9 to compile and run the program. The STDIO
window will open on your PC and will display a small square bouncing around in a box.
This program shows that the CPU is working. The sample program described in
2.4.1 Troubleshooting
If Dynamic C cannot find the target system (error message "No Rabbit Processor
Detected."
):
Check that the RCM3200 is powered correctly — the red power lamp on the Prototyping
Board should be lit when the RCM3200 is mounted on the Prototyping Board and the AC
adapter is plugged in
.
Check both ends of the programming cable to ensure that they are firmly plugged into
the PC and the PROG connector, not the DIAG connector, is plugged in to the program-
ming port on the RCM3200 with the marked (colored) edge of the programming cable
towards pin 1 of the programming header.
Ensure that the RCM3200 module is firmly and correctly installed in its connectors on
the Prototyping Board.
Dynamic C uses the COM port or USB port specified during installation. Select a dif-
ferent COM port within Dynamic C. From the Options menu, select Project Options,
then select Communications. Select another COM port from the list, then click OK.
Press <Ctrl-Y> to force Dynamic C to recompile the BIOS. If Dynamic C still reports it
is unable to locate the target system, repeat the above steps until you locate the COM
port used by the programming cable.
If you get an error message when you plugged the programming cable into a USB port,
you will have to install USB drivers. Drivers for Windows XP are available in the
Dynamic C Drivers\Rabbit USB Programming Cable\WinXP_2K folder —
double-click DPInst.exe to install the USB drivers. Drivers for other operating sys-