IPC MessageQ example on C6A8168 EVM

re-attach the two zip files in case the previous post did not get them.

Thanks,

Zhao

8546.DSP_sysbios_ipc_MessageQ_example.zip

8132.ARM_sysbios_ipc_MessageQ_example.zip

Zhao,

Yes, there really are 4 cores in the system.  If you want to run on just 2 cores, you need to change the *.cfg file to specify just 2 cores.  For example you want to run just on HOST and DSP so do the following:

MultiProc.setConfig(Program.global.coreName,  ["DSP", "HOST"]);

Judah

Hi Judah,

I changed to two cores as suggested but the problem is still there. It seems i can not pass the Ipc_start() function call on both DSP and ARM. The breakpoints in tsk0_func() are not hit. Why can't I step into Ipc_start() using F5? Any ideas?

Thanks,

Zhao

Hi Judah,

Any updates on this?

Thanks,

Zhao

Zhao,

I tried out your program that you attached but it didn't work for me either.  Not sure whats going on.

I've rebuilt the message example for just dsp and host and attached it here along with the sources.  This worked for me. 

Can you try to see if it works for you?

3348.evmTI81XX.zip

Judah

Hi Judah,

Thanks for your reply. I got the zip file. But what file is "message_dsp.x674" and "message_host.xea8f"? How do I use these files to create the DSP and ARM projects? Please give me some instructions.

Thanks,

Zhao

Zhao,

Those are the .out files (executables).  The *.x674 is for the DSP.  The *.xea8f is for the A8.

FYI:  SYSBIOS executables typically end with *.x* since we support a whole range of processors.

Judah

Hi Judah,

These executables do not work for me either. I used a C6A8168 EVM board with DDR2 memory. First i connect to the A8 and then i load and run a GEL file (attached) to initialize the A8 and DSP (c674x() and enableTimers() ), after that I load the DSP with your "message_dsp.x674" and run it. Then i load the A8 with your "message_host.xea8f" and run it. When both are running, there is no outputs in the console.

Then i stop the DSP and find that it is in GateMP_enter(), ti_sdo_ipc_gates_GateHWSpinlock_enter__E().

I also stop the A8 and find that it is in main(), Ipc_start(), Ipc_attach(), ti_sdo_ipc_Ipc_procSyncStart__I(), ti_sysbios_family_arm_a8_Cache_wbInv__E().

Please let me know if i did anything wrong with your program or anything is wrong with the GEL file and initialization.

Thanks,

Zhao

 1185.evm816x.gel.txt

Zhao,

Did you try power cycle of your board and then try the executables?

Judah

Hi Judah,

Yes, I did power cycle the board before loading.

My C6A8168 EVM board boots from SD card. When it boots, i have to enter a key on the RS232 terminal to stop it from booting into Linux. The terminal is then left with a TI8168_EVM# prompt. Only at this stage will i be able to connect to A8 and DSP without any problem. I have run other example programs like Task, Static and Swi on DSP, they all produce correct results to the console.

Thanks,

Zhao

Zhao,

What revision of the board do you have?  You said DDR2 which is what I have here too.

Could you try it with this gel file.  The file needs to be associated the the A8 in your CCS target configuration. 

8322.ti816x_ddr.gel.txt

Judah

Hi Judah,

Here is the info for the board I have. Spectrum Digital 816x/389x DDR2 EVM, ASSY 513830 Rev C.

I tried you GEL, it is better. I don't think that i enabled the spinlocks on the board before. Now it passed the Ipc_start() and i could actually see some partial results on the console display. Please see them in the two attached .txt files.

The JudahBuild_results.txt contains the output from the executables that you sent me.

The Localbuild_results.txt contains the output from the executables that I built at my local machine. I had to stop the A8 from outputting more lines to the console. But i could see some results like "Sending a message #1 to HOST". The problem now is the "Invalid CIO command (20) in the CIO buffer at address (0x80018fc8) ......". Do you have any idea what this implies?

Thanks,

Zhao

2627.JudahBuild_results.txt

3716.localbuild_results.txt

Zhao,

What version of CCS are you running on?  I think the problem you are seeing with the CIO is due to the emulation driver package.  It needs to be updated to later version.  I don't know how you can update to a later version though.  Perhaps through the update manager?

I think the newer CCS versions don't see this problem.

Judah

Hi Judah,

I am using CCS V5.1. I think it is the latest version. The detailed info is attached.

What does CIO mean? What might cause the CIO problem? Thanks again for your effort.

Zhao

4721.CCSV5_details.txt

Hi Judah,

I changed from XDS560V2 STM USB emulator to XDS510 USB emulator, the program seems to be working now with my old emulator. Below is the result to the Console. Please verify if it is correct.

I also tried another XDS560V2 STM USB emulator, both XDS560V2 emulators result to the same CIO problem. I looked up on Spectrum Digital's web and could not find any updates on the XDS560V2's driver. I don't know if this is a bug with their driver. What emulator are you using? I wonder why yours is working fine.

Thanks,

Zhao

[CortexA8] Start the main loop

[C674X_0] Start the main loop

[C674X_0] Sending a message #1 to HOST

[CortexA8] Sending a message #1 to DSP

[C674X_0] Sending a message #2 to HOST

[CortexA8] Sending a message #2 to DSP

[C674X_0] Sending a message #3 to HOST

[CortexA8] Sending a message #3 to DSP

[C674X_0] Sending a message #4 to HOST

[CortexA8] Sending a message #4 to DSP

[C674X_0] Sending a message #5 to HOST

[CortexA8] Sending a message #5 to DSP

[C674X_0] Sending a message #6 to HOST

[CortexA8] Sending a message #6 to DSP

[C674X_0] Sending a message #7 to HOST

[CortexA8] Sending a message #7 to DSP

[C674X_0] Sending a message #8 to HOST

[CortexA8] Sending a message #8 to DSP

[C674X_0] Sending a message #9 to HOST

[CortexA8] Sending a message #9 to DSP

[C674X_0] Sending a message #10 to HOST

[CortexA8] Sending a message #10 to DSP

[CortexA8] The test is complete

[C674X_0] The test is complete

Hi Judah,

I hope you don't mind telling me what version of emulator you are using and what CIO stands for? Even though it works with XDS510USB, i felt puzzled by XDS560V2 not working correctly.

Thanks for your help.

Zhao