[sdiy] Using Cortex Mx Arms in Synth DIY

[thx1138]

On 12/24/11 11:22 AM, "thx1138" <thx1138 at earthlink.net> wrote:

> On 12/24/11 12:01 AM, "Paul Maddox" <yo at VacoLoco.net> wrote:
> 
>> AA,
>> 
>>> How about Mac OSX support? My XP laptop is dead & my two Dells (XP SP2) have
>>> been neglected. I have done zero experimentation with any processors for
>>> synth-DIY or anything for that matter, but some day I want to. I may just
>>> break down and buy a pawnshop laptop.
>> 
>> you'll have to consider something like GCC then.
>> The problem then is getting the JTAG programmer to work with OSX :(
>> 
>> Paul
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> Hi Paul and all,
> 
> I will put this note out to get a real feeler on perspectives.
> 
> The Keil , IAR EWARM, Code Sourcery and CodeWarrior were Benchmarked using
> CoreMark as the source of files to compare performance against.
> 
> These were only for the Cortex M4 level products as a target. Cortex M0 and
> M3 are subsets of Cortex M4.
> 
> The Keil compiler put out the best optimised code, IAR was right behind
> Keil, Code Sourcery was lesser in performance and Code Warrior trailing
> behind Code Sourcery.
> 
> I cannot release actual numbers due to legal reasons but it tell me that if
> I need performance which tools do what.
> 
> 
> The CodeWarrior, IAR, Keil, and CodeSourcery all have step pricing
> approaches to Cortex M series support.
> 
> The Free IAR and Keil are limited to 32K of memory, the Free CodeWarrior is
> 128 k of memory. Not sure off hand about CodeSourcery prices at present.
> 
> The Kinetis K Series of Cortex M4 is pretty inexpensive but you need to
> decide if you want a QFP or MAPBGA based part.
> 
> I have some coupons that are good until year end for 50 % discount on a
> K40/K60 system.
> 
> The Keil K60 Kit is $199.00 and comes with a U-Link-Me and Keil Compiler and
> TWR-K60 kit.
> 
> The IAR TWR-K60 Kit is similar but has a EWARM Compiler and Segger tool for
> JTAG for about $239.00.
> 
> I am planning to have some of these for the Raffle at SYNTH DIY 2012 event.
> 
> I can generate 30 to 45 day Key licenses for CodeWarrior for any version of
> tool. Permanent keys are bit more complex to get for free. Still if you want
> to build a project I am willing to provide keys to those who want to use a
> Freescale Cortex M4.
> 
> I hope to get funding this year to build a MacOS X version of CodeWarrior to
> support Apple MFI projects. Hang on as I will let all of you know when I get
> this approved.
> 
> Yes, I am also a Mac User and Pc is a piece of sheiss!.
> 
> My apologies if you are a PC Lover.
> 
> I also support Linux based tools for the Linux flavor of Hacking.
> 
> Please look at http://www.Freescale.com/Kinetis for more details.
> 
> 
> I try to support you guys and make as many concessions as possible to enable
> you to at least get into the experimentation on ARM.
> 
> Last Synth DIY , I managed to provide quite a bit of ARM tools from many
> supporters.
> 
> Let me know your needs and I will try and evangelize within our Marketing
> Group your needs.
> 
> Merry Christmas,
> 
> Terry Shultz
> DSP and ARM Audio Applications & Technology
> Freescale Inc.
> 949.254.1159
> 
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Terry