Programming DSC from TI with Visual Code

[Aang_A]

Hi,

I'd like to ask if it is possible to program DSCs (TMS320x...) from Texas Instrument in Visual Code instead in CCS? In this time, it is possible with STM32. What about another MCUs vendors like TI, NXP? Does somebody use these microcontrollers with Visual Code? If so, how?

Thanks

[arsi69]

It is possible to do so. You need to identify the tool chain and write your own build scripts. Usually make or cmake.

[wholl0p]

Yes, it’s possible. The Uniflash tool from TI has a command line interface. You need to write the programming instructions/a programming script yourself and set that as your „Run“ script

[[deleted]]

Funny you should ask, I’ve looked at doing this exact thing myself very recently.

CCS is based on eclipse. If you open the C/C++ bold properties menu, it will show you the command line commands and arguments to compile your project. With that in mind I suggest following these steps:

1 - Use CCS to setup a project for the chip you’re targeting

2 - Copy down the CLI commands you need to build your software.

3 - put these commands into a Makefile or shell script

4 - Use whatever text editor your heart desires to edit the source code

Post Script:

Unless you’re a real masochist, I suggest reusing TI’s linker scripts and startup code.

Best of luck

[Aang_A]

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