1.29 Systick Periodic Interrupt

This example shows how to use the SysTick to generate periodic interrupts.

Description

This example application configures the SysTick Peripheral Library to generate periodic ticks. The application registers a periodic timeout callback. It toggles an LED every time the callback is triggered.

Downloading and Building the Application

To clone or download this application from Github, go to the main page of this repository and then click Clone button to clone this repository or download as zip file. This content can also be downloaded using content manager by following these instructions.

Path of the application within the repository is apps/systick/systick_periodic_timeout/firmware.

To build the application, refer to the following table and open the project using its IDE.

Project NameDescription
pic32cm_gc_curiosity_pro.XMPLABX project for PIC32CM GC00 Curiosity Pro Board

Setting Up the Hardware

The following table shows the target hardware for the application projects.

Project NameDescription
pic32cm_gc_curiosity_pro.XPIC32CM GC00 Curiosity Pro Board

Setting Up PIC32CM GC00 Curiosity PRO Board

  • Connect the Debug USB port on the board to the computer using a micro USB cable

Running the Application

  1. Build and Program the application using its IDE.
  2. The LED blinks continuously.
Following table provides the LED name:
BoardLED Name
PIC32CM GC00 Curiosity Pro BoardLED0