SDCC C compiler

Introduction

SDCC is an ANSI C compiler that targets different MCUs such as Intel 8051, Maxim 80DS390, Zilog Z80, Microchip PIC16/18 among others. SDCC is Free Open Source Software, distributed under GNU General Public License (GPL).

We will use this compiler for programming in C language the Microchip PIC16F876A microcontroller located in the Skycube board. In addition, the GPUTILS tools are needed. GPUTILS is a collection of tools for the Microchip (TM) PIC microcontrollers. It's distributed under the terms of the GNU Public License.

Installation on linux platforms

Ubuntu 10.04/10.10

The SDCC compiler and the GPUTILS are in the ubuntu's repositories. They can be easily installed by means of the ubuntu's software center or Synaptic.

SDCC quick installation]. Just click on the link to automatically install sdcc and gptuils

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

sudo apt-get install sdcc gputils

Links

• Training on modular snake robots (Main page)
• SDCC home page
• GPUTILS home page
• Skycube board

News

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