Rabbit RabbitCore RCM3000 Getting Started
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RabbitCore RCM3000
Development Kit Contents
The RCM3000 Development Kit contains the following items:
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RCM3010 module with Ethernet port, 256K flash memory, and 128K SRAM.
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Prototyping Board.
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AC adapter, 12 V DC, 1 A. (Included only with Development Kits sold for the North American market.
A header plug leading to bare leads is provided to allow overseas users to connect their own power
supply with a DC output of 8–24 V.)
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10-pin header to DB9 programming cable with integrated level-matching circuitry.
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Dynamic C
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CD-ROM, with complete product documentation on disk.
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Getting Started instructions.
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A bag of accessory parts for use on the Prototyping Board.
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Rabbit 3000 Processor Easy Reference poster.
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Registration card.
Starting Dynamic C
Once the RCM3010 is connected as described in the preceding pages, start Dynamic C by double-clicking
on the Dynamic C icon or by double-clicking on dcrab_XXXX.exe in the Dynamic C root directory,
where XXXX are version-specific characters. Dynamic C uses the serial port specified during installation.
If you are using a USB port to connect your computer to the RCM3010, choose Options > Project
Options and select “Use USB to Serial Converter.” You may have to determine which COM port was
assigned to the RS-232/USB converter.
Run a Sample Program
Use the File menu to open the sample program PONG.C, which is in the Dynamic C SAMPLES folder.
Press function key F9 to compile and run the program.The STDIO window will open on your PC and will
display a small square bouncing around in a box.
Where Do I Go From Here?
If the sample program ran fine, you are now ready to go on to other sample programs and to develop your
own applications. The source code for the sample programs is provided to allow you to modify them for
your own use. The RCM3000 User's Manual on the Dynamic C CD also provides complete hardware
reference information and describes the software function calls for the RCM3000 RabbitCore modules and
the Prototyping Board.
Troubleshooting
If Dynamic C cannot find the target system (error message "No Rabbit Processor Detected."):
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Check that the RCM3010 is powered correctly — the red POWER LED on the Prototyping Board should
be lit when the RCM3010 is mounted on the Prototyping Board and the AC adapter is plugged in.
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Check both ends of the programming cable to ensure that they are firmly plugged into the PC and the
PROG connector, not the DIAG connector, is plugged in to the programming port on the RCM3010.
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Ensure that the RCM3010 module is firmly and correctly installed in its socket on the Prototyping
Board.
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Select a different COM port within Dynamic C. From the Options menu, select Project Options,
then select Communications. Select another COM port from the list, then click OK. Press
to force Dynamic C to recompile the BIOS. If Dynamic C still reports it is unable to locate the target sys-
tem, repeat the above steps until you locate the active COM port.
If a program compiles and loads, but then loses target communication before you can begin debugging, it is
possible that your PC cannot handle the default debugging baud rate. Try lowering the debugging baud rate.
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Locate the Serial Options dialog in the Dynamic C Options > Project Options > Communica-
tions menu. Choose a lower debug baud rate.
If there are any other problems:
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Use the Dynamic C Help menu to get further assistance with Dynamic C.
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Check the Rabbit Semiconductor Technical Bulletin Board at
www.rabbit.com/support/bb/
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Use the Technical Support e-mail form at
www.rabbit.com/support/
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NOTE: If you purchased your RCM3000 Development Kit through a distributor or through a
Rabbit Semiconductor partner, contact the distributor or partner first for technical support.
Installing Dynamic C
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Insert the CD from the Development Kit in your PC’s CD-ROM drive. If the instal-
lation does not auto-start, run the setup.exe program in the root directory of the
Dynamic C CD. Install any Dynamic C modules after you install Dynamic C.