mikroBasic PRO for 8051

mikroBasic PRO for 8051 is a full-featured BASIC compiler for 8051 microcontrollers from Atmel and Silicon Labs. It is designed for developing, building and debugging 8051-based embedded applications. This development environment has a wide range of features such as easy-to-learn BASIC syntax, easy-to-use IDE, very compact and efficient code, many hardware and software libraries, comprehensive documentation, software simulator and many more. Numerous ready-to-use examples will give you a good start for your embedded projects.

Free updates of new compiler versions.
Free lifetime product technical support.
Over 180 Silicon Labs and Atmel 8051 microcontrollers supported.
Wide range of hardware and software libraries.
Numerous ready-to-use practical examples.
User-friendly IDE with additional tools.
Easy-to-understand documentation.
Easy-to-learn BASIC syntax.

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Installation

Download mikroBasic PRO for 8051 [11.72MB]
(current build v2.20)

Documentation

Release Changes overview in v2.20

Additional chips supported
Support for Silicon labs 8-bit mixed-signal MCUs
Added New examples for both SiLabs and ATMEL MCUs
SFR paging support added to linker
mlk files improved (XML file type)
sbit and bit vaiables allocation allowed in all data spaces (bdata, data, idata, pdata, xdata)
Multipass allocation of functions
Compress calls optimization added to Linker
Compress jumps optimization added to Linker
Libraries added: SMBus, TWI, PrintOut
X2 option added (ATMEL family)

Active comments added to editor (web links as active sections in comments)
Web links node added to code explorer
Advanced EEPROM editor tool
Alternative HTML statistics preview
Quick convertor added and improved
Shortcut CTRL+ALT+M - Open MLK file
Shortcut CTRL+ALT+D - Open DEF file
Sorting Procedures List by name and by line number
Drag and drop files to Project Manager
SFR Paging added to simulator RAM View
XRAM added to simulator RAM View

See the complete version history of mikroBasic PRO for 8051

Compiler Overview

mikroBasic PRO for 8051 offers a user-friendly interface designed to get you going fast with your 8051 microcontrollers. Modern and user-oriented compiler's IDE will show you that microcontroller projects can be developed in an easy and fast way. The compiler comes with numerous libraries that are completely documented and supplied with practical examples. There is also a set of tools used for collecting project information such as statistics as well as various tools for application testing.

Library Routines with Examples

mikroBasic PRO for 8051 2009 includes a set of libraries and examples intended to facilitate application development. All that allows a quick start in programming microcontrollers. Browse through the supplied examples and learn how to utilize 8051 MCUs with minimum code and effort.

Hardware 8051-specific Libraries

ADC Library
CANSPI Library
EEPROM Library
Graphic LCD Library
Keypad Library
Lcd Library

Manchester Code Library
OneWire Library
Port Expander Library
PS/2 Library
RS-485 Library
SMBus Library

Software I²C Library
Software SPI Library
Software UART Library
Sound Library
SPI Library
SPI Ethernet Library
SPI Graphic Lcd Library

SPI Lcd Library
SPI Lcd8 Library
SPI T6963C Graphic Lcd Library
T6963C Graphic Lcd Library
TWI Library
UART Library

Miscellaneous Libraries

Button Library
Conversions Library
C Type Library
Math Library
String Library
Time Library
Trigonometry Library
Built-in Routines

My First Program in mikroBasic PRO for 8051 2009

The following code sample includes a simple introductory project. It turns on/off diodes connected to PORT0, PORT1, PORT2 and PORT3. The compiler spares you from consulting the manual for specific MCU, code adjustments for different 8051 models, and address arithmetic.

program LED_Blinking

main:
  while TRUE
    P0 = 0x00        ' Turn ON diodes on PORT0
    P1 = 0x00        ' Turn ON diodes on PORT1
    P2 = 0x00        ' Turn ON diodes on PORT2
    P3 = 0x00        ' Turn ON diodes on PORT3

    Delay_ms(1000)   ' 1 second delay

    P0 = 0xFF        ' Turn OFF diodes on PORT0
    P1 = 0xFF        ' Turn OFF diodes on PORT1
    P2 = 0xFF        ' Turn OFF diodes on PORT2
    P3 = 0xFF        ' Turn OFF diodes on PORT3
    Delay_ms(1000)   ' 1 second delay
  wend               ' Endless loop
end.

Technical Specification

Supported Microcontrollers

The compiler supports a wide range of microcontrollers including over 180 8051 microcontrollers. Newly released 8051 microcontrollers will be supported by a new version of compiler software that is updated regularly. Here is a list of microcontrollers supported by the mikroBasic PRO for 8051 compiler:

Atmel 8051 Microcontroller Family
AT80C5112	AT80C51SND1C	AT83C5111	AT83C5112	AT83SND1C	AT87C5111	AT87C5112	AT89C2051
AT89C4051	AT89C51	AT89C5131	AT89C5132	AT89C51CC03	AT89C51ED2	AT89C51IC2	AT89C51ID2
AT89C51RB2	AT89C51RC	AT89C51RC2	AT89C51RD2	AT89C51SND1C	AT89C52	AT89C55WD	AT89LP2052
AT89LP213	AT89LP214	AT89LP216	AT89LP4052	AT89LP428	AT89LP828	AT89LS51	AT89LS52
AT89LS53	AT89LS8252	AT89LV51	AT89LV52	AT89LV55	AT89S2051	AT89S4051	AT89S51
AT89S52	AT89S52E	AT89S53	AT89S8252	AT89S8253
Silicon Labs 8051 Microcontroller Family
C8051F000	C8051F001	C8051F002	C8051F005	C8051F006	C8051F007	C8051F010	C8051F011
C8051F012	C8051F015	C8051F016	C8051F017	C8051F018	C8051F019	C8051F020	C8051F021
C8051F022	C8051F023	C8051F040	C8051F041	C8051F042	C8051F043	C8051F044	C8051F045
C8051F046	C8051F047	C8051F060	C8051F061	C8051F062	C8051F063	C8051F064	C8051F065
C8051F066	C8051F067	C8051F120	C8051F121	C8051F122	C8051F123	C8051F124	C8051F125
C8051F126	C8051F127	C8051F130	C8051F131	C8051F132	C8051F133	C8051F206	C8051F220
C8051F221	C8051F226	C8051F230	C8051F231	C8051F236	C8051F300	C8051F301	C8051F302
C8051F303	C8051F304	C8051F305	C8051F310	C8051F311	C8051F312	C8051F313	C8051F314
C8051F315	C8051F316	C8051F317	C8051F320	C8051F321	C8051F326	C8051F327	C8051F330
C8051F331	C8051F332	C8051F333	C8051F334	C8051F335	C8051F340	C8051F341	C8051F342
C8051F343	C8051F344	C8051F345	C8051F346	C8051F347	C8051F350	C8051F351	C8051F352
C8051F353	C8051F360	C8051F361	C8051F362	C8051F363	C8051F364	C8051F365	C8051F366
C8051F367	C8051F368	C8051F369	C8051F410	C8051F411	C8051F412	C8051F413	C8051F520A
C8051F521A	C8051F523A	C8051F524A	C8051F526A	C8051F527A	C8051F530A	C8051F531A	C8051F533A
C8051F534A	C8051F536A	C8051F537A	C8051F920	C8051F921	C8051F930	C8051F931	C8051T600
C8051T601	C8051T602	C8051T603	C8051T604	C8051T605	C8051T610	C8051T611	C8051T612
C8051T613	C8051T614	C8051T615	C8051T616	C8051T617	T83C5101	T83C5102	T87C5101
T89C5115	T89C51AC2	T89C51CC01	T89C51CC02

Technical Details

Host Platforms:
Windows^{^®} 98/2000/NT/XP/2003/Vista/7
Language Support:
Assembly, BASIC (standard BASIC syntax; labels; procedures and functions; units; standard data types; global and local variables; procedure/function parameters)
Output Formats:
Intel Hex, Assembly, Binary
Supported Microcontrollers:
Silicon Labs and Atmel 8051 microcontroller families
System Requirements:
200 MHz Intel^® Pentium^® or AMD K-6^® class processor or higher, Microsoft Windows^® 98/2000/NT/XP/7
64 MB RAM
CD-ROM drive for installation

IDE - Integrated Development Environment

The compiler's IDE is designed to maximize programmers' productivity by providing a set of software components in the form of a single program in which all development can be done. These software components eliminate the need for installation of additional software.

IDE Features

Code Editor

Code Editor is a text editor used for editing source code. It features Code Assistant, Parameter Assistant, Auto Correct, Code Templates, Syntax Highlighting, etc. It is designed to satisfy the needs of both novices and experienced programmers. Due to this editor, you can easily develop your applications.

Project Manager

The compiler's IDE consists of an intuitive Project Manager which aims to provide a simple, but very usable development environment for all programmers' needs. The Project Manager enables you to manage multiple projects and organize your source codes easily.

Code Explorer

Code Explorer enables you to list variables, functions and other program items for any file of your project. You just need to click on an element and the main window will be positioned to its definition line. This feature is very useful for finding elements in long files as it lists all project elements in one place.

Library Manager

Library Manager helps you manage different types of libraries being used in the project. You can add a desired library to the project by checking the box next to the library name.

Routine List

Routine List displays a list of routines and enables them to be filtered by name. This feature allows you to search and find routines easily by double clicking desired routine. This tool also saves your time by simplifying routine search especially in long source codes.

Project Settings

Project Settings allows you to set up your project quickly. You just have to enter data that is relevant to your project such as 8051 microcontroller selection, MCU Clock frequency and Memory Model Selection.

Bookmarks

Bookmarks is a feature that allows you to add a bookmark to a code line in the project. Instead of navigating manually between files and through the code, you can use this feature to jump directly to the desired location. You can create as many bookmarks as you want throughout your projects and quickly navigate between them.

Macros

Macros allow you to save your actions and reuse them later in your projects. This option enables you to create very complex macros which can save hours and hours of your work. Macros allow you to record the sequence of keystrokes and locators used to perform a task and reuse them later when and if required.

Messages

Messages window displays status messages for various features in the integrated development environment (IDE). It shows how the program compilation is performed as well as various responses to the project compilation and linking. It allows you to easily track down compilation errors in your project source code.

Software Simulator

The compiler includes an excellent source-level debugger that helps you troubleshoot and repair your application faster. You can debug your project with a software simulator that simulates microcontroller's operation in the compiler's IDE.

Watch Window

Watch Values window may be used to inspect and edit any expression, including global variables, static variables, local variables, function arguments and registers. It allows you to inspect the program and discover bugs immediately while the program is running, thus saving a lot of development time.

It is also possible to modify program items in order to test various Run-Time situations.

Breakpoints

Breakpoints are temporary markers you can place in your program code to instruct the debugger where to stop the program. With breakpoints you can easily reach the part of code that is critical for debugging and testing. You just need to set a breakpoint and your project is ready for debugging.

Stopwatch

Stopwatch is a debugger feature used to display a current count of cycles/time since the last debugger action occurred. Stopwatch measures the execution time (number of cycles) from the moment debugger has started and can be reset at any time.

This tool is ideal for calculating the time required for executing any part of the code. In other words, you can easily track how long it takes for each part of the code to be executed, which helps you perform the rest of application efficiently.

Statistics

The compiler's IDE features Statistics window which shows a complete statistics for your project such as RAM Memory Usage, Used RAM Locations, SFR Locations, ROM Memory Usage, ROM Memory Constants, Functions Sorted By Name, Functions Sorted By Name Chart, Functions Sorted By Size Chart, Functions Sorted By Name, Functions Tree and Memory Summary.

Statistics Screenshots

Memory Summary

Used RAM Locations

Functions Sorted By Size

Functions Sorted By Address

Implemented Tools

mikroBasic for PRO for 8051 includes a lot of useful implemented tools that help you develop your applications more quickly and comfortably. These tools are designed on the basis of users' needs and practical experience in developing embedded applications.

ASCII Chart

ASCII Chart is a handy tool, particularly useful when working with LCD display.

USART Terminal

USART Terminal is a tool for RS232 communication - baud rate control, RTS and DTR commands.

EEPROM Editor Tool

EEPROM Editor Tool allows you to easily manage EEPROM of 8051 microcontrollers.

UDP Communication Terminal

UDP Communication Terminal is a tool for Ethernet UDP communication used to send UDP packets to a specified IP address, specified port, etc.

GLCD Bitmap Generator Tool

Graphic LCD Bitmap Generator Tool is used for converting bitmap to mikroBasic compatible code.

7 Segment Display Decoder

7 Segment Display Decoder is a convenient visual panel which returns decimal/hex value for 7seg Display.

LCD Custom Character

mikroBasic PRO for 8051 2009 includes LCD Custom Character. Output is mikroBasic PRO for 8051 2009 compatible code.

Screenshots

Compiler IDE 01

Compiler IDE 02

Configuring IDE

Assembly Listing

Options Window

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