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John Marquard edited this page Feb 25, 2015 · 2 revisions

Quickstart Guide for SAM3X-EK Demo Application

The project's original source can be found on FreeRTOS's website. The following will help you get started.

  1. Download the Atmel IDE from Atmel's website.

  2. Open CORTEX_ATSAM3X_Atmel_Studio_demo/RTOSDemo.atsln to open the project. The source files should be viewable within Atmel Studio.

  3. Navigate the folders and files using the Solution Explorer, adding and editing files as you require.

  4. Build the project by selecting Build->Build Solution (or use F7). Fix any errors the IDE finds and try again. If you are still having trouble clean and Build again,

  5. Burn the program onto the microprocessor using the SAM ICE

What is?

  • The ATSAM3X is a microprocessor developed by Atmel, we are using the SAM3X8E - the same one the Arduino Due uses.
  • FreeRTOS is a popular real-time operating system kernel for embedded devices.
  • The Atmel IDE is called Atmel Studio. Atmel Studio 6 is built around Visual Studio 10 and works exactly the same way. It's well made, fully featured IDE.
  • Solution Explorer is the file manager built into Atmel Studio.
  • The SAM ICE is a JTAG emulator used to help us debug the SAM3X8E.
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