MCU+ SDK Host Environment Setup

This guide provides instructions for setting up the host environment for developing applications targeting the MCU co-processors of the AM62x application processor.

Step 1: Install Additional SDK Tools

Begin by installing the required SDK tools for your development environment. Follow the instructions under the “Download and Install Additional SDK Tools” section available at the following link:

Download and Install Additional SDK Tools

Note

  • You do not need to download the full SDK, only the additional SDK tools.

  • It is recommended to install all tools under the ~/ti/ directory for consistency.

Step 2: Install Code Composer Studio (CCS)

Next, download and install Code Composer Studio (CCS). Follow the instructions provided in the following link:

CCS Installation Guide

Note

  • Install CCS in the same directory where the additional SDK tools were installed (e.g., ~/ti/).

  • You do not need to go through the “Create Target Configuration” section—just ensure CCS is installed properly.

Step 3: Clone the PHYTEC Fork of MCU+ SDK

Once CCS and the additional SDK tools are installed, proceed to install the PHYTEC fork of the MCU+ SDK.

Run the following command in the directory where you installed the SDK tools and CCS (e.g., ~/ti/):

host:~$ git clone -b mcu_plus_sdk_am62x_09_02_01_06 [email protected]:phytec/mcu-plus-sdk.git

This command will clone the AM62x MCU+ SDK to your local machine.

PHYTEC Example Program

Within the cloned repository, you will find the PHYTEC example program located at:

mcu-plus-sdk/demo/phyboard-lyra-am62xx

This example program includes modified versions of the example.syscfg and linker.cmd files, enabling it to run on the phyCORE-AM62x SOM. You can use this example as a template for creating your own MCU co-processor projects.