Self-contained CD-ROM Tutorial for learning C programming for ARM microcontrollers

This CD-ROM is designed for those who want to learn how to program embedded ARM microcontrollers in C. The CD contains a full course as well as all the software tools needed to create hex code for Atmel SAM7 device -- including a full C compiler and an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The CD-ROM makes extensive use of a virtual ARM microcontroller which uses code simulation to explain how C works: students can step through programs to see the effects of each line of code on the microcontroller. This product explains code downloading using the E-blocks ARM Programmer and Daughter Board kit, but you can use other programmers and programming boards also.

C for ARM Microcontrollers tutorial highlights

• Approximately 40 hours of learning time
• A full course in C programming, with exercises
• Includes virtual ARM microcontroller simulations
• Includes Programmer's notepad IDE
• Includes C compiler (GCC) and download software

These courses assume you already have an understanding of digital electronics, elementary programming skills, and are proficient at using Windows.

This CD-ROM can be used as a program of self study at home or in industry. It is also suitable for use with undergraduates as part of a structured course, thereby freeing up lecturers to provide one-on-one tutorial assistance.

C for ARM Microcontrollers CD-ROM contents

Labs contents

• Lab 1: flashing lights -- VOID, statements, hexadecimal, output to ports, WHILE, FOR, #INCLUDE, DDRA, variables
• Lab 2: Switches and torches -- INPUT, IF, ==, !, debouncing inputs, functions
• Lab 3: Follow the leader -- Arrays, delays, unary operators, break
• Lab 4: LEDs and Clocks -- Const, interrupt, 7-segment displays, multiplexing
• Lab 5: LCDs and libraries -- Serial data comms, libraries of code
• Lab 6: Mystic LCD -- Random numbers, shift register, MOD, test harnesses and debugging
• Lab 7: The E lock -- EEPROM memory, sleep modes
• Lab 8: reaction timer -- Accurate timing
• Lab 9: Inspect your morse -- Converting state diagrams to programs

C Programming contents

• What is a C program?
  Introduction, Comments, The main function header, The main function body, The end of the line, Exercises
• Variables
  Introduction, Types, Floating point, Characters, Integers, Choosing variables, Identifiers, Declaration, Multiple declarations, Initialization, Names, Assigning statements, Expressions, Operators and Operands, Constant operands, Operators and divide, Working on bits, Shifting bits, Shortcut operators, Unary operators, Casting, Exercises
• Conditional Statements
  Introduction, Logical operators, Equality, Using else, Cunning conditions, Complicated conditions, Unary operators in conditions, Exercises
• Statements and Blocks
  Introduction, Blocks in Blocks, Global and local variables, Local variable scope, Global variables, Exercises
• Looping the loop
  Introduction, While loop, Counting with the while loop, The for loop, Breaking out of loops, Continuing loops, Exercises
• Functions
  Introduction, When to use a function, Functions which return values, Functions which accept parameters, Functions which return values, More than one parameter, Exercises
• Arrays
  Introduction, The need for arrays, Declaring an array, elements in an array, Sorting array elements, Into the next dimension, Exercises
• Switches
  Introduction, The switch condition, Switches and breaks, Exercises
• Pointers
  Introduction, Arrays and pointers, Declaring a pointer, Using a pointer, Comparing a pointer, Null pointers, Functions and pointers, Finding out the size, Strings, Exercises
• Structures
  Introduction, Creating structures, How structures work, Pointers in structures, Structures in structures, Exercises
• The pre-processor
  Introduction, The #include directive, magic numbers and #define, Conditional compilation, Exercises
• Software engineering in C
  Introduction, Deciding on specification, Deciding how to test, creating the functions, Using the functions, Making a project, External data
• Sections on ARM device reference also included

System requirements

• PC with CD-ROM drive and Windows 98 or greater
• Atmel ARM programmer with SAM7 device and download utility -- or E-blocks ARM Programmer

Versions available

Bundle Options

You can also order the Flowcode bundled with the board at a significant discount.

• ARM C Programming Tutorial Pack