Included compiler

Created Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:08:42 +0000 by robotguy

robotguy

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:08:42 +0000

Is the included compiler limited or hobbled in any way? By that, I mean what are the restrictions (max code size, etc) of the compiler that comes with the mpide?

I was just looking at the prices for Microchip compilers for the Pic32 and they are as outrageous as they have always been. It means I'm not going to be purchasing any software from Microchip. I'm on a limited income and can't afford these prices.

Why do companies want to stick developers or potential developers so bad for development tools?

8-Dale

Mark

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:13:50 +0000

The compiler is full gcc pic32(mips) compiler. It is not disabled in any way and the FULL source code is available on github

Mark

robotguy

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:06:12 +0000

The compiler is full gcc pic32(mips) compiler. It is not disabled in any way and the FULL source code is available on github

Excellent! Thanks Mark.

8-Dale

Jacob Christ

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:03:00 +0000

Talking to some Microchip exec's in the past, the impression I got was that they didn't necessarily want to sell the compilers, but parts of the tools are licensed from third parties and they are required to charge for them.

Jacob