Programming LM3 processors with TM4C eval boards and LMFlash?

gkonzak

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LM3S811, UNIFLASH

I'm wondering if there is a recommended TM4C eval board that can be used to also program the Stellaris processors with LMFlash? We have reps in the field that may wish to upgrade firmware and it has been easiest to send them an LM3S811 evaluation kit with LMFlash to accomplish this. They are EOL now, so what can I use instead that is cost effective?

over 12 years ago

0 Michael S over 12 years ago

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https://estore.ti.com/EKS-LM3S811-EKS-LM3S811-Evaluation-Kit-with-Code-Composer-Studio-P1881.aspx

Still some in stock. Better grab them while you can. Alternatively, I've seen an article on our Processors Wiki about using a TM4C/LM4F Launchpad...

http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Stellaris_LM4F120_LaunchPad_Debug_How_To

0 gkonzak over 12 years ago in reply to Michael S

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Yes, I was aware of the few still in stock. I'm looking toward the future. Although not as clean the LaunchPad seems like it will work for us.

Thanks!

gjk

0 stepman over 12 years ago in reply to gkonzak

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I'll hijack this a bit.

What are the recommended external debug probe and flash programmers for the Tiva series and CCS?

I don't see the stellaris icdi sold as an external adaptor, nor did I notice a way to build it myself.

Is it the XDS100/V2?

0 gkonzak over 12 years ago in reply to stepman

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And will XDS100 work with LMFlash? Is that a better long term solution for my situation?

0 Michael S over 12 years ago in reply to gkonzak

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I'll hijack this a bit.
What are the recommended external debug probe and flash programmers for the Tiva series and CCS?
I don't see the stellaris icdi sold as an external adaptor, nor did I notice a way to build it myself.
Is it the XDS100/V2?

As far as manufactured debug emulators are concerned, yes, XDS100v2 is the low-cost way to go but there is a catch.

It is not supported in LM Flash.

0 Petrei over 12 years ago in reply to Michael S

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Hi,

It is not supported in LM Flash.

But it is supported in Uniflash, isn't it?

Petrei

0 Michael S over 12 years ago in reply to Petrei

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Correct.

0 gkonzak over 12 years ago in reply to Michael S

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So really, the way I should be doing what I want is not with LMFlash and an eval board but with the XDS100 and Uniflash, right?

0 Michael S over 12 years ago in reply to gkonzak

TI__Mastermind 21285 points

Yes, looking back over some other threads discussing LM Flash and lack of XDS100 support plans, XDS100 + Uniflash would be the way to go.

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Programming LM3 processors with TM4C eval boards and LMFlash?