Getting Started with Keil Studio in VS Code

This guide will walk you through the steps to set up a new solution in Keil Studio within Visual Studio Code (VS Code), select your target board, include necessary software components, and compile and run your code.

Prerequisites

• Visual Studio Code (VS Code): Download and install from here.
• Keil Studio Extension: Install the Keil Studio extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
• Connected Target Board: Ensure your ARM target board is connected to your computer.

Steps

1. Open a New Solution and Select Your Target Board

• Open VS Code.
• Navigate to the Keil Studio extension.
• Create a new solution.
• The extension should automatically detect your connected target board. Verify that the correct board is selected.
• Set the appropriate target type for your project.

2. Include All the Software Components

• Within your new solution, navigate to the software components section.
• Select and include all necessary software components required for your project.

3. Include RTOS Libraries and Edit the Configuration File

From Lab Module 3 onwards, we will be using an RTOS (Real-Time Operating System). Therefore, it is essential to include the following RTOS libraries and edit the configuration file accordingly.

Include RTOS Libraries

• Navigate to the software components section within your solution.
• Add the following RTOS libraries to your project:
  • CMSIS-RTOS2 (API v2.1.0)
  • RTX (RTOS Kernel v5)

Edit the Configuration File

• After including the RTOS libraries, open the configuration file located in your project directory.
• Modify the configuration settings as shown below:

Adding the tunes.h File to Your Source Files

To add the tunes.h file to your source files, follow these steps:

1. Open your project in your development environment.
2. Locate the section where you manage your source files.
3. Add the following file to your source files:
   • tunes.h

4. Compile and Run the Code

• Once all components are included, save your solution.
• Click on the build/compile button to compile your code.
• After a successful build, run the code on your target board.

Additional Resources

• Keil Studio Documentation
• ARM Embedded Systems Courses on edX