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.. _getting_started:
Getting Started Guide
#####################
Follow this guide to:
- Set up a command-line Zephyr development environment on Ubuntu, macOS, or
Windows (instructions for other Linux distributions are discussed in
:ref:`installation_linux`)
- Get the source code
- Build, flash, and run a sample application
.. _host_setup:
.. rst-class:: numbered-step
Select and Update OS
********************
Click the operating system you are using.
.. tabs::
.. group-tab:: Ubuntu
This guide covers Ubuntu version 18.04 LTS and later.
.. code-block:: bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
.. group-tab:: macOS
On macOS Mojave or later, select *System Preferences* >
*Software Update*. Click *Update Now* if necessary.
On other versions, see `this Apple support topic
<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201541>`_.
.. group-tab:: Windows
Select *Start* > *Settings* > *Update & Security* > *Windows Update*.
Click *Check for updates* and install any that are available.
.. _install-required-tools:
.. rst-class:: numbered-step
Install dependencies
********************
Next, you'll install some host dependencies using your package manager.
The current minimum required version for the main dependencies are:
.. list-table::
:header-rows: 1
* - Tool
- Min. Version
* - `CMake <https://cmake.org/>`_
- 3.20.0
* - `Python <https://www.python.org/>`_
- 3.6
* - `Devicetree compiler <https://www.devicetree.org/>`_
- 1.4.6
.. tabs::
.. group-tab:: Ubuntu
.. _install_dependencies_ubuntu:
#. Download, inspect and execute the Kitware archive script to add the
Kitware APT repository to your sources list.
A detailed explanation of ``kitware-archive.sh`` can be found here
`kitware third-party apt repository <https://apt.kitware.com/>`_:
.. code-block:: bash
wget https://apt.kitware.com/kitware-archive.sh
sudo bash kitware-archive.sh
#. Use ``apt`` to install the required dependencies:
.. code-block:: bash
sudo apt install --no-install-recommends git cmake ninja-build gperf \
ccache dfu-util device-tree-compiler wget \
python3-dev python3-pip python3-setuptools python3-tk python3-wheel xz-utils file \
make gcc gcc-multilib g++-multilib libsdl2-dev
#. Verify the versions of the main dependencies installed on your system by entering::
cmake --version
python3 --version
dtc --version
Check those against the versions in the table in the beginning of this section.
Refer to the :ref:`installation_linux` page for additional information on updating
the dependencies manually.
.. group-tab:: macOS
.. _install_dependencies_macos:
#. Install `Homebrew <https://brew.sh/>`_:
.. code-block:: bash
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
#. Use ``brew`` to install the required dependencies:
.. code-block:: bash
brew install cmake ninja gperf python3 ccache qemu dtc
.. group-tab:: Windows
.. note::
Due to issues finding executables, the Zephyr Project doesn't
currently support application flashing using the `Windows Subsystem
for Linux (WSL)
<https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/commandline/wsl/install_guide>`_
(WSL).
Therefore, we don't recommend using WSL when getting started.
These instructions must be run in a ``cmd.exe`` command prompt. The
required commands differ on PowerShell.
These instructions rely on `Chocolatey`_. If Chocolatey isn't an option,
you can install dependencies from their respective websites and ensure
the command line tools are on your :envvar:`PATH` :ref:`environment
variable <env_vars>`.
|p|
.. _install_dependencies_windows:
#. `Install chocolatey`_.
#. Open a ``cmd.exe`` window as **Administrator**. To do so, press the Windows key,
type "cmd.exe", right-click the result, and choose :guilabel:`Run as
Administrator`.
#. Disable global confirmation to avoid having to confirm the
installation of individual programs:
.. code-block:: console
choco feature enable -n allowGlobalConfirmation
#. Use ``choco`` to install the required dependencies:
.. code-block:: console
choco install cmake --installargs 'ADD_CMAKE_TO_PATH=System'
choco install ninja gperf python git dtc-msys2
#. Close the window and open a new ``cmd.exe`` window **as a regular user** to continue.
.. _Chocolatey: https://chocolatey.org/
.. _Install chocolatey: https://chocolatey.org/install
.. _get_the_code:
.. _clone-zephyr:
.. _install_py_requirements:
.. _gs_python_deps:
.. rst-class:: numbered-step
Get Zephyr and install Python dependencies
******************************************
Next, clone Zephyr and its :ref:`modules <modules>` into a new :ref:`west
<west>` workspace named :file:`zephyrproject`. You'll also install Zephyr's
additional Python dependencies.
Python is used by the ``west`` meta-tool as well as by many scripts invoked by
the build system. It is easy to run into package incompatibilities when
installing dependencies at a system or user level. This situation can happen,
for example, if working on multiple Zephyr versions at the same time. For this
reason it is suggested to use `Python virtual environments`_.
.. _Python virtual environments: https://docs.python.org/3/library/venv.html
.. tabs::
.. group-tab:: Ubuntu
.. tabs::
.. group-tab:: Install globally
#. Install west, and make sure :file:`~/.local/bin` is on your
:envvar:`PATH` :ref:`environment variable <env_vars>`:
.. code-block:: bash
pip3 install --user -U west
echo 'export PATH=~/.local/bin:"$PATH"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc
#. Get the Zephyr source code:
.. code-block:: bash
west init ~/zephyrproject
cd ~/zephyrproject
west update
#. Export a :ref:`Zephyr CMake package <cmake_pkg>`. This allows CMake to
automatically load boilerplate code required for building Zephyr
applications.
.. code-block:: console
west zephyr-export
#. Zephyr's ``scripts/requirements.txt`` file declares additional Python
dependencies. Install them with ``pip3``.
.. code-block:: bash
pip3 install --user -r ~/zephyrproject/zephyr/scripts/requirements.txt
.. group-tab:: Install within virtual environment
#. Create a new virtual environment:
.. code-block:: bash
python3 -m venv ~/zephyrproject/.venv
#. Activate the virtual environment:
.. code-block:: bash
source ~/zephyrproject/.venv/bin/activate
Once activated your shell will be prefixed with ``(.venv)``. The
virtual environment can be deactivated at any time by running
``deactivate``.
.. note::
Remember to activate the virtual environment every time you
start working.
#. Install west:
.. code-block:: bash
pip install west
#. Get the Zephyr source code:
.. code-block:: bash
west init ~/zephyrproject
cd ~/zephyrproject
west update
#. Export a :ref:`Zephyr CMake package <cmake_pkg>`. This allows CMake to
automatically load boilerplate code required for building Zephyr
applications.
.. code-block:: console
west zephyr-export
#. Zephyr's ``scripts/requirements.txt`` file declares additional Python
dependencies. Install them with ``pip``.
.. code-block:: bash
pip install -r ~/zephyrproject/zephyr/scripts/requirements.txt
.. group-tab:: macOS
.. tabs::
.. group-tab:: Install globally
#. Install west:
.. code-block:: bash
pip3 install -U west
#. Get the Zephyr source code:
.. code-block:: bash
west init ~/zephyrproject
cd ~/zephyrproject
west update
#. Export a :ref:`Zephyr CMake package <cmake_pkg>`. This allows CMake to
automatically load boilerplate code required for building Zephyr
applications.
.. code-block:: console
west zephyr-export
#. Zephyr's ``scripts/requirements.txt`` file declares additional Python
dependencies. Install them with ``pip3``.
.. code-block:: bash
pip3 install -r ~/zephyrproject/zephyr/scripts/requirements.txt
.. group-tab:: Install within virtual environment
#. Create a new virtual environment:
.. code-block:: bash
python3 -m venv ~/zephyrproject/.venv
#. Activate the virtual environment:
.. code-block:: bash
source ~/zephyrproject/.venv/bin/activate
Once activated your shell will be prefixed with ``(.venv)``. The
virtual environment can be deactivated at any time by running
``deactivate``.
.. note::
Remember to activate the virtual environment every time you
start working.
#. Install west:
.. code-block:: bash
pip install west
#. Get the Zephyr source code:
.. code-block:: bash
west init ~/zephyrproject
cd ~/zephyrproject
west update
#. Export a :ref:`Zephyr CMake package <cmake_pkg>`. This allows CMake to
automatically load boilerplate code required for building Zephyr
applications.
.. code-block:: console
west zephyr-export
#. Zephyr's ``scripts/requirements.txt`` file declares additional Python
dependencies. Install them with ``pip``.
.. code-block:: bash
pip install -r ~/zephyrproject/zephyr/scripts/requirements.txt
.. group-tab:: Windows
.. tabs::
.. group-tab:: Install globally
#. Install west:
.. code-block:: bat
pip3 install -U west
#. Get the Zephyr source code:
.. code-block:: bat
cd %HOMEPATH%
west init zephyrproject
cd zephyrproject
west update
#. Export a :ref:`Zephyr CMake package <cmake_pkg>`. This allows CMake to
automatically load boilerplate code required for building Zephyr
applications.
.. code-block:: bat
west zephyr-export
#. Zephyr's ``scripts\requirements.txt`` file declares additional Python
dependencies. Install them with ``pip3``.
.. code-block:: bat
pip3 install -r %HOMEPATH%\zephyrproject\zephyr\scripts\requirements.txt
.. group-tab:: Install within virtual environment
#. Create a new virtual environment:
.. code-block:: bat
cd %HOMEPATH%
python3 -m venv zephyrproject\.venv
#. Activate the virtual environment:
.. code-block:: bat
:: cmd.exe
zephyrproject\.venv\Scripts\activate.bat
:: PowerShell
zephyrproject\.venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
Once activated your shell will be prefixed with ``(.venv)``. The
virtual environment can be deactivated at any time by running
``deactivate``.
.. note::
Remember to activate the virtual environment every time you
start working.
#. Install west:
.. code-block:: bash
pip install west
#. Get the Zephyr source code:
.. code-block:: bash
west init zephyrproject
cd zephyrproject
west update
#. Export a :ref:`Zephyr CMake package <cmake_pkg>`. This allows CMake to
automatically load boilerplate code required for building Zephyr
applications.
.. code-block:: console
west zephyr-export
#. Zephyr's ``scripts\requirements.txt`` file declares additional Python
dependencies. Install them with ``pip``.
.. code-block:: bash
pip install -r %HOMEPATH%\zephyrproject\zephyr\scripts\requirements.txt
.. rst-class:: numbered-step
Install a Toolchain
*******************
A toolchain provides a compiler, assembler, linker, and other programs required
to build Zephyr applications.
.. tabs::
.. group-tab:: Ubuntu
The Zephyr Software Development Kit (SDK) contains toolchains for each of
Zephyr's supported architectures. It also includes additional host tools,
such as custom QEMU binaries and a host compiler.
|p|
#. Download the `latest SDK installer
<https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/sdk-ng/releases>`_:
.. code-block:: bash
cd ~
wget https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/sdk-ng/releases/download/v0.13.2/zephyr-sdk-0.13.2-linux-x86_64-setup.run
#. Run the installer, installing the SDK in :file:`~/zephyr-sdk-0.13.2`:
.. code-block:: bash
chmod +x zephyr-sdk-0.13.2-linux-x86_64-setup.run
./zephyr-sdk-0.13.2-linux-x86_64-setup.run -- -d ~/zephyr-sdk-0.13.2
.. note::
It is recommended to install the Zephyr SDK at one of the following locations:
* ``$HOME/zephyr-sdk[-x.y.z]``
* ``$HOME/.local/zephyr-sdk[-x.y.z]``
* ``$HOME/.local/opt/zephyr-sdk[-x.y.z]``
* ``$HOME/bin/zephyr-sdk[-x.y.z]``
* ``/opt/zephyr-sdk[-x.y.z]``
* ``/usr/zephyr-sdk[-x.y.z]``
* ``/usr/local/zephyr-sdk[-x.y.z]``
where ``[-x.y.z]`` is optional text, and can be any text, for example ``-0.13.2``.
If installing the Zephyr SDK outside any of those locations, please read: :ref:`zephyr_sdk`
You cannot move the SDK directory after you have installed it.
#. Install `udev <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udev>`_ rules, which
allow you to flash most Zephyr boards as a regular user:
.. code-block:: bash
sudo cp ~/zephyr-sdk-0.13.2/sysroots/x86_64-pokysdk-linux/usr/share/openocd/contrib/60-openocd.rules /etc/udev/rules.d
sudo udevadm control --reload
.. group-tab:: macOS
Follow the instructions in :ref:`gs_toolchain`. Note that the Zephyr SDK
is not available on macOS.
Do not forget to set the required :ref:`environment variables <env_vars>`
(:envvar:`ZEPHYR_TOOLCHAIN_VARIANT` and toolchain specific ones).
.. group-tab:: Windows
Follow the instructions in :ref:`gs_toolchain`. Note that the Zephyr SDK
is not available on Windows.
Do not forget to set the required :ref:`environment variables <env_vars>`
(:envvar:`ZEPHYR_TOOLCHAIN_VARIANT` and toolchain specific ones).
.. _getting_started_run_sample:
.. rst-class:: numbered-step
Build the Blinky Sample
***********************
.. note::
Blinky is compatible with most, but not all, :ref:`boards`. If your board
does not meet Blinky's :ref:`blinky-sample-requirements`, then
:ref:`hello_world` is a good alternative.
Build the :ref:`blinky-sample` with :ref:`west build <west-building>`, changing
``<your-board-name>`` appropriately for your board:
.. tabs::
.. group-tab:: Ubuntu
.. code-block:: bash
cd ~/zephyrproject/zephyr
west build -p auto -b <your-board-name> samples/basic/blinky
.. group-tab:: macOS
.. code-block:: bash
cd ~/zephyrproject/zephyr
west build -p auto -b <your-board-name> samples/basic/blinky
.. group-tab:: Windows
.. code-block:: bat
cd %HOMEPATH%\zephyrproject\zephyr
west build -p auto -b <your-board-name> samples\basic\blinky
The ``-p auto`` option automatically cleans byproducts from a previous build
if necessary, which is useful if you try building another sample.
.. rst-class:: numbered-step
Flash the Sample
****************
Connect your board, usually via USB, and turn it on if there's a power switch.
If in doubt about what to do, check your board's page in :ref:`boards`.
Then flash the sample using :ref:`west flash <west-flashing>`:
.. code-block:: console
west flash
You may need to install additional :ref:`host tools <flash-debug-host-tools>`
required by your board. The ``west flash`` command will print an error if any
required dependencies are missing.
If you're using blinky, the LED will start to blink as shown in this figure:
.. figure:: img/ReelBoard-Blinky.png
:width: 400px
:name: reelboard-blinky
Phytec :ref:`reel_board <reel_board>` running blinky
Next Steps
**********
Here are some next steps for exploring Zephyr:
* Try other :ref:`samples-and-demos`
* Learn about :ref:`application` and the :ref:`west <west>` tool
* Find out about west's :ref:`flashing and debugging <west-build-flash-debug>`
features, or more about :ref:`flashing_and_debugging` in general
* Check out :ref:`beyond-GSG` for additional setup alternatives and ideas
* Discover :ref:`project-resources` for getting help from the Zephyr
community
.. _help:
Asking for Help
***************
You can ask for help on a mailing list or on Discord. Please send bug reports and
feature requests to GitHub.
* **Mailing Lists**: users@lists.zephyrproject.org is usually the right list to
ask for help. `Search archives and sign up here`_.
* **Discord**: You can join with this `Discord invite`_.
* **GitHub**: Use `GitHub issues`_ for bugs and feature requests.
How to Ask
==========
.. important::
Please search this documentation and the mailing list archives first. Your
question may have an answer there.
Don't just say "this isn't working" or ask "is this working?". Include as much
detail as you can about:
#. What you want to do
#. What you tried (commands you typed, etc.)
#. What happened (output of each command, etc.)
Use Copy/Paste
==============
Please **copy/paste text** instead of taking a picture or a screenshot of it.
Text includes source code, terminal commands, and their output.
Doing this makes it easier for people to help you, and also helps other users
search the archives.
When copy/pasting more than 5 lines of text into Discord, create a snippet using
three backticks to delimit the snippet.
.. _Search archives and sign up here: https://lists.zephyrproject.org/g/users
.. _Discord invite: https://chat.zephyrproject.org
.. _GitHub issues: https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/issues