CodeWarrior 6.3 is for most RS08, S08, ColdFire V1 Processors*
*Not compatibile with (S08: RN, RNA, PA, PT, Kinetis (including Tower), ColdFire V2 ...)
This post describes installing CodeWarrior for Microcontrollers (Classic IDE) - RS08/HC(S)08, ColdFire V1 v6.3
on 64-bit modern versions of Microsoft's operating systems e.g. Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11.
Some people could argue to use the Eclipse-based CodeWarrior and they have their points (some devices and situations require it). On the other hand Freescale long knew that Eclipse-based CodeWarrior is cumbersome. Here is a great article (now only available by archive since it was deleted) article by James Trudeau (formally of Freescale) about his teams unfinished but thoughtful effort: CodeWarrior 10.3 a new perspective.
Also for those who fondly remember programming Motorola parts with an Metrowerks IDE, give this a shot.
Typically you will get the error "CodeWarrior Development Studio for Microcontrollers v6.3 is not compatible with Windows XP 64-bit installations" when trying to install under Windows 7/10/11 x64.
These methods are UNOFFICIAL and are not supported by NXP
– Do not contact NXP support for these methods.
NEW METHOD - ONE STEP :
UNOFFICIAL community version Special Edition CodeWarrior "6.3.2"
Download and install here:
https://www.eecis.udel.edu/~tmcgee/community-projects/freescale/
Includes all updates, fixes, and service packs
- For P&E Micro - just check the box for the install options - no extra steps needed
- For USBDM - just check the box for the install options - use the USBDM firmware updater (start menu) if needed
DONE – NO EXTRA STEPS NEEDED
Any issues? Ask questions in this forum.
