[MCF52234] Question for Debugger Operation of CodeWarrior Coldfire V7.1

[Eric_bj_Kang]

Customer : LSE
Device : MCF52234
Application : DC Circuit Breaker
Connect Point : JW Jeon


Hello Team,

Customer have a problem to use Debugger in the below environment.
Would you let me know if customer can use the Debugger in the below environment or NOT?
Please let me know how to use the debugger, if it's possible?

> Development Environment
- Desktop : Windows 10
- IDE : CodeWarrior Development Studio for ColdFire Architectures Version 7.1
  . LSE_C.W_02-1_CW.Ver_CW.for.ColdFire.V7.1.png
- MCU : MCF52234
- Debugger : P&E Microcomputer, USB ColdFire Multilink
  . Debugger
    : LSE_C.W_02-3_used.Debugger_USB.ColdFire.Multilink.png
  . Debugger Configuration, in CW
    : LSE_C.W_02-2_Debugger.Setting_in.CW.png
  . detected Debugger, in Device Manager
    : LSE_C.W_02-4_detected.USB.ColdFire.Multilink_in.Device.Manager.png

> Debugger Connection Error
- CW / Debug / Connect
- Error Message
  . LSE_C.W_02-5_Error.Message_for.Debug.Connect.png

Best Regards,
Eric.

[Eric_bj_Kang]

Hi Mike,

Customer decided to use the below case.
- P&E PROG-HL-CFZ software with P&E Multilink Universal debugger

In this time, I'm closing this ticket.
Thanks for your support.

Best Regards,
Eric.

[Hui_Ma]

Hi Eric,

Nice to hear that. You are welcome.

best regards,

Mike

[Eric_bj_Kang]

Hi Mike,

I checked the above 2 suggestions.
Customer didn't agree to use the suggestions for the project.
The reasons are like as below.
- Suggestion #1 / Use 32bit Windows, to use CW for CF V7.1
  . It's not easy to find the 32bit Windows PC, and it's difficult to manage the 32bit Windows PC.
- Suggestion #2 / Port a Classic CodeWarrior Project into CodeWarrior for Microcontrollers v10.4, if Customer want to use their project on Windows10.
  . The project is not a development project. They need to flash image into their product.

So I want to know the below information additionally.
- #1 / How to flash the Classic CodeWarrior Project binary in Windows10
  . Customer want to flash the Classic CodeWarrior Project binary into their product in Windows10. That's ALL.
  . Would you let me know how to flash the image in Windows10?
  . I think that One of the method is to flash the image in "Eclipse-based CW for MCU"
    : Please let me know how to do that, if it is possible.
- #2 / Small Size Cyclone Programmer
  . Customer want to flash the Classic CodeWarrior Project binary into their product in Windows10. That's ALL.
  . Currently Customer is using the PEmicro Cyclone (FX) programmer.
  . Its size is too large. So it's hard to carry it around.
  . Customer will be OK, if there is available small size PEmicro Cyclone programmer.
  . Would you let me know the available small size "PEmicro Cyclone programmer"?

Best Regards,
Eric.

[Hui_Ma · Accepted solution]

Hi Eric,

About how to program firmware to MCF52234 chip, there are two options:

1. Using P&E PROG-HL-CFZ software with P&E Multilink Universal debugger

P&E provides standalone Flash programming software for ColdFire chip, which works with WIN 10 system.

More detailed info, please refer below link:

 https://www.pemicro.com/products/product_viewDetails.cfm?product_id=15320181&productTab=1

2. Using CodeWarrior for MCU provided [Flash Programmer] tool with P&E Multilink Universal debugger tool:

Customer need to create a MCF52234 project, then call [Flash Programmer]  provided [Flash File to Target] tool.

Hui_Ma_4-1679293449590.png

The File can select customer would like programmed image.

Hui_Ma_3-1679293344685.png

Wish it helps.

best regards,

Mike

[Eric_bj_Kang]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for your suggestion for flashing the image into MCF52234.
I recommended those method to Customer, and I'm waiting their feedback.

I'll close this ticket, if customer is accept the above method.

Best Regards,
Eric.

[Eric_bj_Kang]

Hi Mike,
Thanks for your check.
I understood CW for CF V7.1/V7.2 couldn't be used in Windows10.
For the Windows10, Customer should use CodeWarrior for MCUs (Eclipse IDE).

Additionally I got the attached AP.
(attached) AN4727 - Porting a Classic CodeWarrior Project into CodeWarrior for Microcontrollers v10.4

I'll share this information to Customer.
And I'll suggest the below 2 items to Customer.
- Suggestion #1 / Use 32bit Windows, to use CW for CF V7.1
- Suggestion #2 / Port a Classic CodeWarrior Project into CodeWarrior for Microcontrollers v10.4, if Customer want to use their project on Windows10.

Best Regards,
Eric.

[Eric_bj_Kang]

Hi @karina_valencia,

Would you assign this ticket to someone?

Best Regards,
Eric.

[Hui_Ma]

Hi Eric,

The CW for CF V7.1 is Classic CodeWarrior IDE with below Windows system supported:

WIN10 is not supported

Hui_Ma_0-1678934676771.png

Customer could try with CodeWarrior for MCUs (Eclipse IDE), which supports WIN 10. The latest version is V11.1

Another issue is that P&E USB-ML-CFE debugger is discontinued, replaced with P&E Multilink Debugger tool. The P&E USB-ML-CFE could not provide driver for WIN10 OS.

Wish it helps.

Mike