free IDE for CC2540 ?

As far as I know, only IAR 8051 works with the CC2540, and it is not free.

I recall discussions months ago about TI considering support with Code Composer (although that may have been for the MSP430, classic Bluetooth module), which would be less cost prohibiting, but not sure what became of that.

Thanks Misael !!,

TI is selling the IAR workbench for 2000$.....

Have you tried  IAR KickStart, should be possible based on this link http://e2e.ti.com/support/low_power_rf/f/538/t/92801.aspx.

This link might also be helpful http://e2e.ti.com/support/low_power_rf/f/156/t/87739.aspx#303761.

Thanks for your help !!!! , 

The free versions are either limited by time (30 da) or by file size... 

I think I will keep trying merging SDCC for 8051 with eclipse .... i dont want to spend 2000$ i dont have ....

thanks !!!

Any news with SDCC and Eclipse ?

BTW sdcc 3.2 final just released.

Hi guys,

BLE stack comes with several precompiled libraries, that were compiled with IAR,

in other words, if you want to use BLE along with cc2540 you have no other choice

but to use IAR.

Edit: If BLE is not the case here, you should have no trouble to use any 8051 compatible

compiler for programming cc2540.

Moreover, I think someone adopted SDCC for working with cc2530, but I don't remember who

is this guy.

Hello Igor,

Excuse my lack of knowledge on this one, but shouldn't or isn't a library file portable?

Thanks

You should ask TI guys about that one. :)

My smiley face suggests that it isn't.

I think compiling by IAR is required. But does anyone know how to coding on better editor (like Eclipse,.etc...) ? Code editor of IAR is so disappointing.

IAR has an option of integrating external editor (Tools->options->(expand) editor), you can try this one.

TI needs to get its act together. IAR won't even respond to you if you say you are a hobby coder and you are interested in *buying*  IAR workbench (2 business days so far, and counting).

Hi,

One option you have without using IAR is to use the CC254x as a network processor with an external MCU:

http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/CC254X_WITH_EXT_MCU

How can I buy IAR directly from TI? 

Hi Jayachandran,

TI doesn't sell IAR's product. You need to buy it from IAR or its agent.

HI Jayachandran,

If you are based out of India, you can get in touch with the distributors for IAR , as in below link.

http://supp.iar.com/Purchase/?CountryCode=IN

P.S: TI does not sell  IAR toolchain,

Regards,

Vijay

Thanks for the reply Yikai. Shalom in the forum above mentioned that TI directly sells the software, that's why I wanted to check.

We will get in touch with IAR agent.

Thanks Vijay.

We are based in Singapore. Already note a note to the local IAR agent.