Enable ChipKit WiFire CLI on board

Created Mon, 01 Sep 2014 15:43:06 +0000 by sgrahovac

sgrahovac

Mon, 01 Sep 2014 15:43:06 +0000

Recently, I bought a ChipKit WiFire board, but have run into a couple issue when trying to get started (disclaimer: I am a newbie to Arduino and chipKit).

Issue #1:

Reading the documentation, I think the ChipKit wiFire is supposed to have a command line interface when connecting to the port using the following settings:

Baudrate: 115200bps
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1

Unfortunately, I get no response in the terminal when connecting with these settings. Is there a method for enabling the command line interface?

Issue #2:

I downloaded the latest MPIDE from (version mpide-0023-windows-20140821):

http://chipkit.net/started/install-chipkit-software/install-mpide-windows/

After installing and then running MPIDE, I do not see the ChipKit WiFire listed under Tools->Boards->Microchip. Is this board supported under MPIDE?

In case it helps, I have been able to upload the default sketch to the board using MPIDE, but it seems to not correctly blink LED1.

Any help on getting started with this board would be greatly appreciated!

Steve

majenko

Mon, 01 Sep 2014 15:59:02 +0000

Recently, I bought a ChipKit WiFire board, but have run into a couple issue when trying to get started (disclaimer: I am a newbie to Arduino and chipKit). Issue #1: Reading the documentation, I think the ChipKit wiFire is supposed to have a command line interface when connecting to the port using the following settings:

Where did you read that? I think you'll find you've been reading a Jeffery Archer novel, not the documentation.

Issue #2: I downloaded the latest MPIDE from (version mpide-0023-windows-20140821): http://chipkit.net/started/install-chipkit-software/install-mpide-windows/ After installing and then running MPIDE, I do not see the ChipKit WiFire listed under Tools->Boards->Microchip. Is this board supported under MPIDE? In case it helps, I have been able to upload the default sketch to the board using MPIDE, but it seems to not correctly blink LED1. Any help on getting started with this board would be greatly appreciated! Steve

Try looking under "Tools->Boards->chipKIT". You'll find Microchip boards in the Microchip section, and chipKIT boards in the chipKIT section. The clue is in the name.

sgrahovac

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 18:35:19 +0000

>Where did you read that? I think you'll find you've been reading a Jeffery Archer novel, not the documentation.

Am I mistaken in my assumption that the ChipKit WiFire has a command line interface when connected via a terminal application?

The following forum link made me think that the WiFire has a way get a command line interface:

http://forum.imgtec.com/discussion/3353/ive-just-received-my-pic32mz-chipkit-wi-fire-board-how-do-i-load-the-software-on-to-it

I am connected via the mini-USB port.

>Try looking under "Tools->Boards->chipKIT". You'll find Microchip boards in the Microchip section, and chipKIT boards in the chipKIT section. The clue is in the name.

I downloaded the latest MPIDE and there was no ChipKit WiFire board listed there. Do you see a board corresponding to the latest WiFire board in your MPIDE version?

Majenko, I do appreciate the help, but not the sarcasm.

Steve

majenko

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:02:55 +0000

It looks like this command line you are on about is part of the "FlowCloud" application, whatever that is. It looks like some third party application that someone has written for the WiFire board. Normally you program the WiFire from MPIDE and it uploads your code using the program "avrdude" through the USB serial connection.

Any command line interface is purely the option of the software you load onto it.

For more information on the FlowCloud software you should ask on their forums.

And yes it is in the menu: [attachment=0]wifiremenu.png[/attachment]

sgrahovac

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:14:29 +0000

>And yes it is in the menu:

Thanks so much for the screenshot! I accidentally was looking under "Microchip". :)

>Any command line interface is purely the option of the software you load onto it.

Thanks for the clarification!

Steve