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Incoming sensor data is processed by the NXP microcontroller LPC54618 and then transmitted via CAN or CAN FD. The behavior of the PCAN-GPS FD can be programmed freely for specific applications. The firmware is created using the included development package with GNU compiler for C and C++ and is then transferred to the module via CAN.
PEAK-System programmable hardware products. For each supported product, examples are included. On delivery, the PCAN-GPS FD is provided with a standard firmware that transmits the raw data of the sensors periodically on the CAN bus. The source code of the firmware is available as example 00_Delivery_Firmware.
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VBScript to modify the example directories for the Visual Studio Code IDE Creating your own firmware: 1. Create a folder on your computer. We recommend using a local drive. 2. Unzip the development package PEAK-DevPack.zip completely into the folder. No installation is required. 3. Run the script SetPath_for_VSCode.vbs.
8. Prepare your hardware for firmware upload like described in section 7.2 Preparing Hardware. 9. Use the PEAK-Flash tool to upload your firmware to the device via CAN. The tool is either started via the menu Terminal > Run Task > Flash Device or from the sub directory of the development package.
7 Firmware Upload The microcontroller in the PCAN-GPS FD is equipped with new firmware via CAN. The firmware is uploaded via a CAN bus with the Windows software PEAK-Flash. 7.1 System Requirements CAN interface of the PCAN series for the computer, for example PCAN-USB CAN cabling between the CAN interface and the module with correct termination at both ends of the CAN bus with 120 Ohm each.
A new firmware version can be transferred to the PCAN-GPS FD. The firmware is uploaded via a CAN bus using the Windows software PEAK-Flash. Transfer firmware with PEAK-Flash: The software PEAK-Flash is included in the development package, which can be downloaded via the following link: www.peak-system.com/quick/DLP-DevPack 1.
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