I Can't Execute My Program in KDS

[skunky]

I'm trying to execute or debug a program in KDS, but I can't. The error says:

'Launching XXXXX.elf' has encountered a problem.

Error with command: gdb --version

I have a similar experience with the play button. It's a simple hello world program for the FRDM-KL26Z. I've got a fully updated version of KDS. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[BlackNight]

Hi Mark,

Are you using V1.1.1? And on Windows?

That error message indicates that it was not possible to find the gdb.

Typically this is caused by a wrong PATH setup on your system. Can you check your PATH variable if it contains a double semicolon (;;)?

See Kinetis Design Studio V1.0.1 Beta Release Notes and search for "--version".

Erich

PS: the 'Play' (or 'Run') button will probably not do what you want (it will launch a local program, not the one on the board). If you really want to do a 'run', then have a look at Emulating Eclipse ‘Run’ with ‘Debug’ Configuration | MCU on Eclipse

[skunky]

I checked the path, and there were not any of double semicolons. I'm trying to use version 1.0.1. I didn't realize there was a version 1.1.1. I'll upgrade and see how that works.

[skunky · Accepted solution]

I followed the steps listed here GDB Debugging with Kinetis Design Studio, and was able to get it running on version 1.1.1.