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Feedback requested for VisualPRU: Browser-based Editor and Debugger for the BBB PRUs

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Hi All!

 

I recently made a tool to make programming the BeagleBone Black PRUs a little easier. It's a browser-based editor and debugging tool which is designed to be easier-to-use than the current options. I have a few ideas for next steps(setting breakpoints, modifying memory registers, viewing chunks in DDR RAM, leading pre-built libraries, etc..).

 

More details and installation instructions are on Github: https://github.com/mmcdan/visualpru

 

It's still in the early stages. Right now, I'm mainly looking for feedback from PRU users... suggestions for improvements, feature requests, issues you've encountered, or if you'd even use a tool like this.

 

Thanks!

Michael

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  • in reply to shabaz

    Yes! Screenshot and explanation below:

     

    - The upper header bar allows you to choose which PRU you are targeting and shows their current status. If you're working on an application where the PRUs collaborate, it's possible to trigger a program on one PRU and debug the other PRU as they interact.

    - The green bar shows if you have successfully connected to the the PRUs.

    - Column 1 shows the editor view. You can add as many files as you want and include them in your main program(e.g. for header files and macro definitions).

    - Column 2 shows the compiler view. It essentially shows the output from the TI PASM compiler and allows you to step through your code or run it full-speed.

    - Column 3 shows the memory view. It allows you to look at the values of all the general purpose registers. (Looking into adding Scratchpad, Data, and the Host's RAM as well as the ability to watch registers.)

     

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  • in reply to Former Member

    This looks nice!

    I'm excited to try it out, although sadly it may be a few weeks before I can find some time for this.

     

    I think will be interested too.