TOOTHPIC RF Solutions, TOOTHPIC Datasheet - Page 13

• Manufacturer Part Number: TOOTHPIC
• Description: MODULE, BLUETOOTH, DATA ACQUISITION
• Manufacturer: RF Solutions

Specifications of TOOTHPIC

• Svhc: No SVHC (15-Dec-2010)

Programming with FlexiPanel Designer
The FlexiPanel Designer application has some wireless field programming capabilities specifically for
customizing Firmware Solutions. This is documented separately in FlexiPanel Designer. It can also create
Service Packs for Windows and Pocket PC which you can distribute to allow customers and engineers to
upgrade firmware themselves.
Programming with ToothPIC WFP
ToothPICWFP.exe is used for wireless field programming from Hex data files created by development
environments such as MPLAB C18. It can also create Service Packs for Windows and Pocket PC which you
can distribute to allow customers and engineers to upgrade firmware themselves.
ToothPICWFP.exe is in the Development Kit.
computer. Start the program and a dialog box will appear similar to the one shown below. Program as
follows:
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1. Specify the hex file you wish to use for programming in the box labeled Firmware.
2. If you have external I2C memory connected to ToothPIC and you wish to program it, specify the hex
3. If you have an external host processor connected to ToothPIC and you wish to program it, specify the
4. Power up ToothPIC with the pushbutton held down.
5. Using the Bluetooth software on your computer, search for ToothPIC and make a serial connection to
6. Press the update button to start programming. The red and green LEDs will flash alternately during
file in the box labeled External Memory. Select 100kHz or 400kHz clock speed as appropriate for the
type of memory used.
hex file in the box labeled External Host Processor. Select the host type as appropriate. Ensure that
the external host processor is connected for field programming operation.
simultaneously to indicate that it is ready to be programmed. Press the button again if you want to
return to normal operation.
it. The Bluetooth software will tell you which COM port it is using and you should enter the COM port
number in the box provided. Specify ‘Enter programming mode at power-up’ for programming method.
programming. The status box will read “Programming succeeded“ when it is finished. ToothPIC
will then reset itself and start running the new firmware.
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FlexiPanel Designer creates external I2C memory hex files if you specify external storage in
the user interface.
FlexiPanel Designer creates hex files for BASIC Stamp.
products create hex files for PIC products. Specify INHX32 hex file format.
ToothPIC may continue to operate in an ICD-2 debug mode if it was previously doing so.
Toothpick 3.0.00007
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To use it, you will need a Bluetooth-enabled Windows
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The red and green LEDs will flash
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