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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 RCM3309 or
an RCM3319 RabbitCore module.
Once the RCM3305 series module 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
menu. Select
Code and BIOS in Flash, Run in RAM
Dynamic C
Options > Project Options
If you are using a USB port to connect your computer to the RCM3305/RCM3315 module,
choose
Options > Project Options
Communications
tab. Click
2.4 Run a Sample Program
Use the
menu to open the sample program
File
folder. Press function key
SAMPLES
dow 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
Section 6.5, "Run the PINGME.C Sample Program," tests the TCP/IP portion of the board.
2.4.1 Troubleshooting
If Dynamic C cannot find the target system (error message "No Rabbit Processor
Detected."):
• Check that the RCM3305 series module is powered correctly — the red
the Prototyping Board should be lit when the module 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
ming port on the RCM3305 series module with the marked (colored) edge of the pro-
gramming cable towards pin 1 of the programming header.
• Ensure that the RCM3305 series module is firmly and correctly installed in its connec-
tors 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
then select
Communications
Press
to force Dynamic C to recompile the BIOS. If Dynamic C still reports it
<Ctrl-Y>
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
double-click
DPInst.exe
tems are available online at www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm.
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menu. Click
and select "Use USB to Serial Converter" on the
OK
.
to compile and run the program. The
F9
.
connector, not the
DIAG
. Select another COM port from the list, then click
to install the USB drivers. Drivers for other operating sys-
on the "Compiler" tab in the
OK
.
, which is in the Dynamic C
PONG.C
connector, is plugged in to the program-
menu, select
Options
RabbitCore RCM3305/RCM3315
Start
win-
STDIO
CORE LED on
,
Project Options
OK
.
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