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--- a/README.md Wed Feb 15 10:00:05 2017 +0000 +++ b/README.md Tue Feb 28 11:15:03 2017 +0000 @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ # Getting started with Blinky on mbed OS -This is a very simple guide, reviewing the steps required to get Blinky working on an mbed OS platform. +This guide reviews the steps required to get Blinky working on an mbed OS platform. Please install [mbed CLI](https://github.com/ARMmbed/mbed-cli#installing-mbed-cli). -## Get the example application! +## Import the example application -From the command line, import the example: +From the command-line, import the example: ``` mbed import mbed-os-example-blinky @@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ ### Now compile -Invoke `mbed compile` specifying the name of your platform and your favorite toolchain (`GCC_ARM`, `ARM`, `IAR`). For example, for the ARM Compiler 5: +Invoke `mbed compile`, and specify the name of your platform and your favorite toolchain (`GCC_ARM`, `ARM`, `IAR`). For example, for the ARM Compiler 5: ``` mbed compile -m K64F -t ARM ``` -Your PC may take a few minutes to compile your code. At the end you should get the following result: +Your PC may take a few minutes to compile your code. At the end, you see the following result: ``` [snip] @@ -47,16 +47,14 @@ ### Program your board 1. Connect your mbed device to the computer over USB. -1. Copy the binary file to the mbed device . +1. Copy the binary file to the mbed device. 1. Press the reset button to start the program. -You should see the LED of your platform turning on and off. - -Congratulations if you managed to complete this test! +The LED on your platform turns on and off. -## Export the project to Keil MDK and debug your application +## Export the project to Keil MDK, and debug your application -From the command line, run the following command: +From the command-line, run the following command: ``` mbed export -m K64F -i uvision @@ -66,9 +64,9 @@ 1. Start uVision. 1. Import the uVision project generated earlier. -1. Compile your application and generate an `.axf` file. +1. Compile your application, and generate an `.axf` file. 1. Make sure uVision is configured to debug over CMSIS-DAP (From the Project menu > Options for Target '...' > Debug tab > Use CMSIS-DAP Debugger). -1. Set breakpoints and start a debug session. +1. Set breakpoints, and start a debug session. ![Image of uVision](img/uvision.png) @@ -80,10 +78,10 @@ mbed --version ``` - If not, you can update it easily: + If not, you can update it: ``` pip install mbed-cli --upgrade ``` -2. If using Keil MDK, make sure you have a license installed. [MDK-Lite](http://www.keil.com/arm/mdk.asp) has a 32KB restriction on code size. +2. If using Keil MDK, make sure you have a license installed. [MDK-Lite](http://www.keil.com/arm/mdk.asp) has a 32 KB restriction on code size. \ No newline at end of file