Metrowerks Code Warrior - 68HC12

This document provides an introduction to Metrowerks Code Warrior for the embedded 68HC12 and 9S12 microcontrollers. Metrowerks Code Warrior was formerly known as HiWare. There are versions of Code Warrior for MS Windows, Mac OS, Solaris, and Linux, but this tutorial assume use of the no-cost Special Edition version 3.1, for MS Windows. The version of Code Warrior used to write this tutorial requires the following system resources.

200 MHz Pentium II class or AMD K6 class processor or better
CD-ROM to read installation media
At least 128 Mbytes RAM
344 Mbytes disk space for the full installation
MS Windows 98, XP, 2000, NT

These first notes provide some additional outlines on how to install CodeWarrior on a home computer.

Installing Code Warrior

These notes provide some advice on how to use Metrowerks CodeWarrior installed in our computer lab.

Using Code Warrior on campus

This first part introduces CodeWarrior just well enough so that you can start reviewing your 'C' programming skills.

A first use of Code Warrior

The parameter file is used to tailor the application to the given memory system

The Parameter file

An introduction to assembly language only projects

Code Warrior and Assembly

The asynchronous serial port as a first peripheral

Asynch. Serial Port

This tutorial is written for computer engineering students at the University of Hartford. Copyright is reserved by the author, but copies of this document may be made for educational use as-is, provided that this statement remains attached. The author welcomes corrections, comments, and constructive criticism.

Original Author: Jonathan Hill ( jmhill at hartford . edu ) Revised: Tue Feb 15 20:22:20 EST 2005