3.3.1 Getting Started with Software Development

Steps to install IDE, compiler, tool chain, BLE, Zigbee stacks and application examples on your PC

This guide will walk you through setting up your development environment with all required dependencies versions.If you are already familiar Microchip Tools, then you can find a table summarizing the dependencies below

Tools and Harmony Component Versions

Table 3-7. 
IDE, Compiler and MCC pluginVersionLocation
MPLAB X IDEv6.05MPLAB X IDE Website
XC32 Compilerv4.10 or aboveWeb
Microchip Code Configurator(MCC)5.2.1 or aboveMPLAB X IDE > Tools >Plugins
Device Family Pack (DFP) Non-Trust ZoneSAML21_DFP (v3.6.105)Device: ATSAML21J18B
Device Family Pack (DFP) Trust ZonePIC32CM-LS_DFP (v1.1.162)Device: PIC32CM5164LS00100

Harmony Components:

Table 3-8. 
Harmony components to be cloned with MCC Content ManagerVersion
cspv3.14.0
corev3.11.1
dev_packsv3.14.0
bspv3.14.0
CMSIS-FreeRTOSv10.4.6
devicesv1.1.0