Run A Sample Program; Troubleshooting - Rabbit RabbitCore RCM2100 User Manual

2.2 Run a Sample Program

Once the RCM2100 is connected as described in the preceding pages, start Dynamic C by
double-clicking on the Dynamic C icon or by double-clicking on
the Dynamic C root directory, where
uses the serial port specified during installation.
If you are using a USB port to connect your computer to the RCM2100 module, choose
Options > Project Options
Communications tab.
Find the file
PONG.C
open it with the menu (if it is not still open), then compile and run it by pressing
File
by selecting Run in the
square bouncing around in a box.

2.2.1 Troubleshooting

If Dynamic C appears to compile the BIOS successfully, but you then receive a communi-
cation error message when you compile and load the sample program, it is possible that
your PC cannot handle the higher program-loading baud rate. Try changing the maximum
download rate to a slower baud rate as follows.
• Locate the Serial Options
Communications
If a program compiles and loads, but then loses target communication before you can
begin debugging, it is possible that your PC cannot handle the default debugging baud
rate. Try lowering the debugging baud rate as follows.
• Locate the Serial Options
Communications
If there are any other problems:
• Check to make sure you are using the
programming cable.
• Check both ends of the programming cable to ensure that they are firmly plugged into
the PC and the programming port on the RCM2100.
• Ensure that the RCM2100 module is firmly and correctly installed in its connectors on
the Prototyping Board.
• Select a different COM port within Dynamic C. From the
Project Options , then select
then click OK. Press
still reports it is unable to locate the target system, repeat the above steps until you locate
the active COM port.
User's Manual
XXXX
and select "Use USB to Serial Converter" under the
, which is in the Dynamic C
Run menu. The STDIO
dialog in the Dynamic C
menu. Select a slower Max download baud rate.
dialog in the Dynamic C
menu. Choose a lower debug baud rate.
PROG
Communications
<Ctrl-Y> to force Dynamic C to recompile the BIOS. If Dynamic C
are version-specific characters. Dynamic C
folder. To run the program,
SAMPLES
window will open and will display a small
Options > Project Options >
Options > Project Options >
connector, not the
Options
. Select another COM port from the list,
in
dcrab_XXXX.exe
F9
connector, on the
DIAG
menu, select
or
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