Is on the basic atom an compiler?

Lynxmotion Electronics & Software
1

I have try to compile a program with the free software whitout the microcontroller and it do not work.
the sofware say: it need`s the controller

is the compiler on the basic atom???

2

No the compiler is the IDE (Interface Development Environment).

The software used to write the programs will compile the code first, then write to the microcontroller. The error you are having is normal, becuse the software is developed to “not compile” if there is no controller present. You can however, create an exported program with the BS2 IDE, and you can do this without a microcontroller. I’m not sure about the Atom IDE.

3

The default setting for the IDE is “automatic” recognition of the chip on the boart using interogation.

So if you specify which chip the IDE should be “compiling” for then you may run without the board attached. Saves on battery wear too!

4

Thanks pgmr,

I knew someone knew… :laughing:

5

Thank you for the answers.

another question is:
i like to write a program that can compile my basic code and write it to the controller.
is it possible???
how must the compiler translate the basic code???
exist a libary that i can use???