Step 0: Have a wired alternative

Because a wireless link can be an additional unknown, we STRONGLY suggest you have a wired connection handy, either a SparkFun USB breakout board and connector or something you have that is homebuilt. At less than $20 this will give you visibility into what is going on between the PC and the wireless ARMmite.  You can also use this connection to monitor the data from the ARMmite or the wireless modem (do this by jumpering the RXD pin on breakout board to either RXD or TXD, also remember a GND connection, do NOT connect TXD when monitoring in parallel with the modem).

Step 1: Install Software

The ARMexpress family use a BASIC Compiler that runs on the PC. Coridium supplies BASICtools which includes a terminal emulator and IDE that is specifically designed for the ARMexpress and ARMmite.  Also, a number of help files and documents about the ARMexpress will be installed on the machine at this time.   This installer is meant for WIndows either 98, NT, XP or XPx64 and Vista.

If you are installing from the CD, then it will automatically run the install program when the CD is inserted.  If downloading from the web, run the SETUP program to start the installation.

BASICtools requires updated firmware on the ARMmite/ARMexpress.  It should be version 6.17 or later to communicate properly with BASICtools including the new breakpoint and dump variable features.  To update your firmware, contact Coridium. 

  Click Next to get started. 

   Accept the defaults and Install.  You may chose a different target directory.



  The installation will now run, and when it finishes hit Close .  

  And its as easy as that.


On to Step 2