CodeBlock IDE and PIC microcontrollers

Introduction

Code::Blocks is a multiplatform open source C/C++ IDE. It can be used with different compilers and cross-compilers. The Code::Block IDE can be used to program the PIC microcontrollers.

Installation on linux platforms

Ubuntu 10.04/10.10

CodeBlocks configuration in Linux (Click to enlarge)

Installation

The Code::Blocks IDE is in the ubuntu's repositories. It can be easily installed by means of the ubuntu's software center or Synaptic.

Code::Blocks quick installation. Just click on the link to automatically install Code::Blocks

Optionally it can be installed by means of apt-get:

 sudo apt-get install codeblocks

Configuration

• Start the CodeBlocks (Applications/programming Ubuntu menu)
• Click on Settings/Compiler and debugger
• In the top drop-down menu shose "SDCC Compiler"
• Click on the tab "Toolchain executables"
• In the dialog "Compiler's installation directory" write /usr/bin
• Click on Acept button
• The codeBlocks is ready!!!!

Links

• Training on modular snake robots (Main page)
• Code::Blocks IDE

News

• Feb/20th/2011: This page is started!