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34s:howto_build_flash

HOWTO: build a WP-34s load to burn into an HP20b/30b

Environment

Intel box running Windows XP SP3.

I do have a Vista laptop and Windows 7 netbook at home, but I haven't tried it on them yet.

Tools

First, install the tools required for building a windows emulator

In order to build the calc.bin flash file from the same source tree, you will need to install:

  1. MinGW - install C and MSYS: provides a gcc compiler and make tools for windows.
  2. Yagarto.de “Yet Another GNU ARM toolchain” - install the “YAGARTO GNU ARM toolchain” package for the ARM cross-compiler.

Building

Follow the instructions for setting the source code

  • cd wp34s/trunk
  • win-build-arm.cmd
  • cd ..
  • makelib.cmd

You will find your calc.bin and calc-full.bin in the realbuild directory to flash your calculator. To *update* your WP-34s:

  • Run MySamba and point it at the newly build calc.bin or calc-full.bin if you want all the library programs in CAT.
  • Plug your cable in
  • Turn on the WP-34S
  • Press and hold ON, and press STO twice to backup the RAM (should say Saved after)
  • Press and hold ON, and press D once (should say Debug On)
  • Press and hold ON, and press S (6) twice to put the calculator into Samba mode and switch it off.
  • Press ON once to turn the calculator back on - careful not to press it twice as that will turn it off again and there is nothing on the display to tell you if it is on or off.
  • click Download on MySamba and wait for it to finish - should take less than 20 seconds.
  • Press RESET on the cable - or poke the recessed reset button on the back if your cable doesn't have a reset button.
  • When you turn on your WP34S, it should say “Restored” and VERS should show your new Revision number.
34s/howto_build_flash.txt · Last modified: 2012/08/21 20:03 by vladhed