Unable to compile FreeRTOS-Kernel files with Keil Compiler Version 6

Hi,

Background / Project activities:

I use STM32CubeMX to generate code for STM32H753BIT6 Version V microcontroller.

At least four problems are encountered while using STM32CubeMX:

  1. I had to modify my Project to compile with help of Keil Compiler version 6. When I was using Keil Compiler version 5 (without modifying my code), the compile time was about 7 minutes.
  2. The STM32CubeMX imports the FreeRTOS version 10.2.1 with CMSIS-RTOS version 2.00 (and not FreeRTOS version 10.4.0)
  3. FreeRTOS Kernel cannot be compiled using Keil Compiler version 6.
  4. STM32CubeMX generated code uses the functions from CMSIS_OS.C file (which are rappers over the FreeRTOS functions) for creating tasks. Certain implemented APIs have minor issues (which I’ve reported on appropriate website / issue tracker).

I’ve created a project for understanding how to create tasks. Used FreeRTOS version is 10.2.1 with CMSIS-RTOS version 2.00. Based on this project I expect to update my project to use Tasks.

Concern with FreeRTOS-Kernel:

When using Keil ARM Compiler version 6 to compile the code, I am observing several concerns, possibly because the FreeRTOS-Kernel code is still compilable with help of Keil ARM Compiler Version 5 and not with Keil Compiler Version 6.

The files under question (port.c and portmacro.h) are available under folder:

I have made modifications to the files and brought them up to a level wherein the compiler is now not throwing errors. I however need your help with how to correctly use the extern variables inside the ASM code . I am also concerned about how to handle C variables in assembly.

(This page is preventing me upload code. I will try to upload port.zip again after chicking in / sharing my concern Maybe one can download the ZIP file from link https://github.com/FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Kernel/issues/154).

I have used the __CC_ARM macro to separate out the assembly code which can be compiled with Keil Compiler Version 5 from the one that can be compiled with Keil Compiler Version 6.

I hereby request you to please review the files and help me with an updated file ASAP (as it is crucial to my project.

Please help.

Thanks,
@rxa1031

Are you using the GCC port files: https://github.com/FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Kernel/tree/master/portable/GCC/ARM_CM4F

You need to use GCC port files for Keil Compiler Version 6. Let me know if that does not work.

Thanks.

@aggarg

May you please help me with the path for the GCC files for Keil. Maybe I added incorrect reference to files that I am using, as I was not sure where to find the exact Keil Compiler related files on the GitHub / FreeRTOS Kernel.

I have therefore attached the files to the issue I raised on GitHub.

I did review both the base files and they are indeed coded for compiling with help of Keil / ARM Compiler Version 5. Also as I am sure about the current compiler being supported, I tried modifying the two files so that the files can be compiled with help of ARM / Keil compiler version 6.

Regards,
Rajeev

Dear Gaurav,

As I am developing code for STM32H753BIT6, I used STM32CubeMX to configure the microcontroller and also enabled FreeRTOS in the tool, so as to get the FreeRTOS (version 10.2.1 with CMSIS-RTOS version 2.0) port for the microcontroller

The path for the port.c and portmacro.h in the project that I am using is .\Middlewares\Third_Party\FreeRTOS\Source\portable\RVDS\ARM_CM4F

As I am a new member on this forum I posibly do not have rights for uploading the file to this forum, I have therefore uploaded the files to https://github.com/FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Kernel/issues/154 so that others may review my concerns.

Regards,
Rajeev

I have uploaded a project here: https://github.com/FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Kernel/files/5246366/stm32h753.zip

As you can see, the only thing I did is change RVDS port files with GCC ones and update the corresponding include paths in the Keil IDE.

Thanks.

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Dear All,

Below information is shared as reference for individuals / coders who are looking out for answer to query:

Is there a way to tell STM32CubeMX to use GCC and not use RVDS?

I’ve raised concern about this to ST Community:

Description: How to instruct STM32CubeMX to generate code compilable with ARM / Keil Compiler Version 6
Case Number: 00115320
Date/Time Opened: 9/18/2020 9:13 AM

Thanks,
Rajeev

I met the same problem, but I am new developer of stm32, could you pl give any instruction of how to use? thanks.

Would you please your problem? Also, please create a new issue as this one is 3 years old.