EZDSP USB Stick - Can I install the Code Composer Studio onto a Mac with a Windows Emulator?

Robert,

I haven't heard of anyone trying this.  I have heard of people running CCS under VM Ware which is a similar concept. 

If the Windows emulator gets normal access to USB is might be viable.  The other issue is whether the Mac would recognize the eZdsp stick.

I think the fastest way to find out would be to try it out yourself.  We don't support Mac PCs with our tools, so there is no way for me to try it.  If you do try, I would be interested to know how it works for you.  In the mean time, I'll ask the IDE team and see if they have an opinion.

Regards.

Robert,

Here is a link on running CCS under VMware.  This might give you some help in configuring your setup on the Macbook Window Emulator.

http://tiexpressdsp.com/index.php/VMware_with_CCS

Regards.

Hi Tommy!

Thanks for the reply.  I'm a little nervous about buying VMWare...I don't want to spend time solving compatibility issues.  I might just buy some old RDRAM...although it's 3x as expensive as current memory.  Can the CCS run effectively with only 1 Gb? 

I'm an older EE that had a lot of DSP classes back in the 80's...and never got to implement any DSP.  So this is my chance to play with at least something!  But I don't want to spend a lot...this is merely a hobby right now.  I jumped on the $49 EZDSP USB stick but got stuck with memory issues. 

Thanks!

Robert

Hi Robert,

Sorry, I wasn't very clear in my post.  I was only pointing to VMware info to give you some info on running CCS in a virtual machine.  Nobody internally has any experience running on an Apple PC, however since it since it works on one virtual maching, it might work in your case..  Since you had mentioned that you want to try running in a Window emulator, I thought experience with VMware might be useful.  Have you tried your idea of trying to install CCS into your Windows emulator on the Macbook?

Regards.

Hey Tommy,

OK, and I appreciate it!!  Actually, instead of spending money on a Windows emulator for the Macbook,  I think it might be best to buy some RDRAM for my old desktop Dell.  I don't like spending money on stuff that might not work!  Some dumb little glitch on the USB or something...then I'm back to buying RDRAM for the other machine anyway. 

Man, this EZDSP package seems like such a cool idea.  Is TI aiming at college students with this...to get them into their products?  It's a great idea.  I can't wait to get into it. 

Robert

Robert,

Your approach sounds like the more likely to succeed cleanly.  Just to double check, does your PC meet the other requirements?

Glad you like the eZdsp stick.  We will be interested to get feedback from the community on the good and bad with the platform/product. 

The goal of this tool is to greatly expand the audience that can work with our DSP.  Students and professors are definitely part of the targetted audience.  Also, startups, hobbists, small product groups in bigger companies.  We want to take cost out of the consideration on using our DSP.  We think this is a great device and want to use the tool to promote it as broadly as possible.

Regards.

Tommy,

I've got a Dell desktop Dimension 8200 2.53Ghz that's about 7 years old.  I don't know if it's "dual core" or not (what's that...two CPU's?).  What do you think?

For sure, count on me for feedback once I get started.  My feedback will be in the category of novice (ha!)...but, hey, that's part of it too, right?  I've never dealt with an RTOS.  I figure I'd try something easy like audio frequency filtering (EQ) to get acquainted with the enviornment.  And it's an excuse to learn C++...a "staple" that got left behind.

Robert

Robert,

I think your computer will be ok with the larger RAM.  My desktop is a 2.8GHz single core PC and CCS works for me on that machine. 

The dual core reference is to the newer Intel and AMD processors that have 2 or more CPU cores integrated into the same silicon.  Pretty standard today on mid to high end computers.  I wouldn't be surprised if your Macbook had a dual core processor if it's fairly new.

I think you are the target audience for this tool and device.  There's a lot of material on our Forums and Wiki that can help you with the device and the tools.  Make sure to check it out.  If you haven't seen the Wiki it's here: http://wiki.davincidsp.com/index.php?title=Main_Page.

Regards.

Hey Tommy, and thanks!  Btw, do you think 1 Gbyte RAM will be enough for the CCS?  -Robert

Robert,

The Requirements for eZdsp say 1GB is enough, so I would go by that.  Not sure what the performance will be.  Both my machines have at least 2GB, so I can't give you an answer based on experience.

Regards.