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9 years ago

Running a C code without uploading Linux to DE1-SoC

Hello. I want to run a C code in DE1-SoC. I've been searching online and it seems that the only way it's possible is downloading Linux to the board. Is there any way to access the ARM and run the cod...
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9 years ago

The keyword you need to search for is "baremetal". This is the environment where you program directly a C code app without Linux.

You will need however to program the preloader and use ARM DS-5 for writing the C code.

A good tutorial with the different steps to run baremetal C code in a Cyclone V SoC can be found below:

https://rocketboards.org/foswiki/view/documentation/ws1introtoalterasocdevices