Atmel SAM¶
| Configuration: | platform = atmelsam |
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Atmel | SMART offers Flash- based ARM products based on the ARM Cortex-M0+, Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M4 architectures, ranging from 8KB to 2MB of Flash including a rich peripheral and feature mix.
For more detailed information please visit vendor site.
Examples¶
Examples are listed from Atmel SAM development platform repository:
Debugging¶
PIO Unified Debugger - “1-click” solution for debugging with a zero configuration.
Tools & Debug Probes¶
Supported debugging tools are listed in “Debug” column. For more detailed information, please scroll table by horizontal. You can switch between debugging Tools & Debug Probes using debug_tool option in “platformio.ini” (Project Configuration File).
Warning
You will need to install debug tool drivers depending on your system. Please click on compatible debug tool below for the further instructions.
On-Board Debug Tools¶
Boards listed below have on-board debug probe and ARE READY for debugging! You do not need to use/buy external debug probe.
| Name | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arduino M0 Pro (Programming/Debug Port) | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino Zero (Programming/Debug Port) | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Atmel ATSAMR21-XPRO | SAMR21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Atmel ATSAMW25-XPRO | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Atmel SAMC21-XPRO | SAMC21J18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Atmel SAMD21-XPRO | SAMD21J18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Atmel SAML21-XPRO-B | SAML21J18B | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
External Debug Tools¶
Boards listed below are compatible with PIO Unified Debugger but DEPEND ON external debug probe. They ARE NOT READY for debugging. Please click on board name for the further details.
| Name | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adafruit Circuit Playground Express | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Crickit M0 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Feather M0 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Feather M0 Express | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Feather M4 Express | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit Gemma M0 | SAMD21E18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Grand Central M4 | SAMD51P20A | 120MHz | 1MB | 256KB |
| Adafruit Hallowing M0 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Hallowing M4 | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 496KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit ItsyBitsy M0 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit ItsyBitsy M4 | SAMD51G19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit MONSTER M4SK | SAMD51G19A | 120MHz | 496KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit Metro M0 Expresss | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Metro M4 | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit Metro M4 AirLift Lite | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit PyGamer Advance M4 | SAMD51J20A | 120MHz | 1MB | 256KB |
| Adafruit PyGamer M4 Express | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit PyPortal M4 | SAMD51J20A | 120MHz | 1MB | 256KB |
| Adafruit PyPortal M4 Titano | SAMD51J20A | 120MHz | 1MB | 256KB |
| Adafruit Trellis M4 | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit Trinket M0 | SAMD21E18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit pIRkey | SAMD21E18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit pyBadge AirLift M4 | SAMD51J20A | 120MHz | 1008KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit pyBadge M4 Express | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Arduino Due (Programming Port) | AT91SAM3X8E | 84MHz | 512KB | 96KB |
| Arduino Due (USB Native Port) | AT91SAM3X8E | 84MHz | 512KB | 96KB |
| Arduino M0 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino M0 Pro (Native USB Port) | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR FOX 1200 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR GSM 1400 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR NB 1500 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR WAN 1300 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR WAN 1310 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR1000 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKRZERO | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino Tian | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino Zero (USB Native Port) | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Briki ABC (MBC-WB) - Samd21 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Briki MBC-WB - Samd21 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Digistump DigiX | AT91SAM3X8E | 84MHz | 512KB | 96KB |
| MKR Vidor 4000 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Minitronics v2.0 | SAMD21J18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Moteino M0 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| NANO 33 IoT | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SODAQ Autonomo | SAMD21J18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SODAQ ExpLoRer | SAMD21J18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SODAQ ONE | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SODAQ SARA | SAMD21J18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SODAQ SFF | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SainSmart Due (Programming Port) | AT91SAM3X8E | 84MHz | 512KB | 96KB |
| SainSmart Due (USB Native Port) | AT91SAM3X8E | 84MHz | 512KB | 96KB |
| Seeeduino Femto M0 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Seeeduino LoRaWAN | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Seeeduino Wio Lite MG126 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Seeeduino Wio Terminal | SAMD51P19A | 120MHz | 496KB | 192KB |
| Seeeduino XIAO | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Seeeduino Zero | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun 9DoF Razor IMU M0 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun Qwiic Micro | SAMD21E18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun RedBoard Turbo | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun SAMD21 Dev Breakout | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun SAMD21 Mini Breakout | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun SAMD21 Pro RF | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun SAMD51 Thing Plus | SAMD51J20A | 120MHz | 496KB | 192KB |
| Tuino 096 | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
Stable and upstream versions¶
You can switch between stable releases of Atmel SAM development platform and the latest upstream version using platform option in “platformio.ini” (Project Configuration File) as described below.
Stable¶
; Latest stable version
[env:latest_stable]
platform = atmelsam
board = ...
; Custom stable version
[env:custom_stable]
platform = atmelsam@x.y.z
board = ...
Upstream¶
[env:upstream_develop]
platform = https://github.com/platformio/platform-atmelsam.git
board = ...
Packages¶
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| framework-arduino-mbcwb | Fork of Arduino Framework for briki MBC-WB boards |
| framework-arduino-sam | The official Arduino Wiring-based Framework for ATSAM3 microcontrollers |
| framework-arduino-samd | The official Arduino Wiring-based Framework for Microchip SAM D microcontrollers |
| framework-arduino-samd-adafruit | Arduino Wiring-based Framework for Microchip SAM D microcontrollers (Adafruit SAMD Core) |
| framework-arduino-samd-moteino | Arduino Wiring-based Framework for Microchip SAM D microcontrollers (Moteino SAMD Core) |
| framework-arduino-samd-reprap | Arduino Wiring-based Framework for Microchip SAM D microcontrollers (RepRap SAMD Core) |
| framework-arduino-samd-seeed | Arduino Wiring-based Framework for Microchip SAM D microcontrollers (Seeed SAMD Core) |
| framework-arduino-samd-sodaq | Arduino Wiring-based Framework for Microchip SAM D microcontrollers (SODAQ SAMD Core) |
| framework-arduino-samd-sparkfun | Arduino Wiring-based Framework for Microchip SAM D microcontrollers (SparkFun SAMD Core) |
| framework-arduino-samd-tuino0 | Arduino Wiring-based Framework for Microchip SAM D microcontrollers (Tuino0 SAMD Core) |
| framework-cmsis | Vendor-independent hardware abstraction layer for the Cortex-M processor series |
| framework-cmsis-atmel | Atmel Smart ARM devices CMSIS module |
| framework-mbed | Arm Mbed OS is a platform operating system designed for the internet of things |
| framework-simba | |
| framework-zephyr | Zephyr is a new generation, scalable, optimized, secure RTOS for multiple hardware architectures |
| framework-zephyr-canopennode | Zephyr module for CANopenNode - a free and open source CANopen Stack |
| framework-zephyr-civetweb | Zephyr module for CivetWeb Embedded C/C++ web server |
| framework-zephyr-cmsis | Software Interface Standard for Arm Cortex-based Microcontrollers and Zephyr framework |
| framework-zephyr-fatfs | Zephyr module for FATFS filesystem |
| framework-zephyr-hal-atmel | Atmel SAM HAL for Zephyr framework |
| framework-zephyr-libmetal | Zephyr module for HAL abstraction layer used by open-amp |
| framework-zephyr-littlefs | Zephyr module for littlefs filesystem |
| framework-zephyr-loramac-node | Zephyr module for LoRaWAN endpoint stack implementation |
| framework-zephyr-lvgl | Zephyr module for LittlevGL - an Open-source Embedded GUI Library |
| framework-zephyr-mbedtls | mbedTLS module for Zephyr |
| framework-zephyr-mcuboot | Zephyr module for MCUboot - a secure bootloader for 32-bit MCUs |
| framework-zephyr-mcumgr | Zephyr module for mcumgr management library for 32-bit MCUs |
| framework-zephyr-mipi-sys-t | Zephyr module for MIPI System Software Trace |
| framework-zephyr-open-amp | Zephyr module for Open Asymmetric Multi Processing (OpenAMP) framework |
| framework-zephyr-openthread | OpenThread module for Zephyr |
| framework-zephyr-segger | Zephyr module for Segger RTT |
| framework-zephyr-tinycbor | Zephyr module for Concise Binary Object Representation Library |
| framework-zephyr-tinycrypt | The TinyCrypt Library provides an implementation for constrained devices of a minimal set of standard cryptography primitives for Zephyr framework |
| framework-zephyr-trusted-firmware-m | Trusted Firmware M provides a reference implementation of secure world software for ARMv8-M and Zephyr framework |
| tool-avrdude | AVRDUDE is a utility to download/upload/manipulate the ROM and EEPROM contents of AVR microcontrollers |
| tool-bossac | Basic Open Source SAM-BA Application (BOSSA) |
| tool-cmake | CMake is an open-source, cross-platform family of tools designed to build, test and package software |
| tool-dtc | Device tree compiler |
| tool-gperf | GNU gperf is a perfect hash function generator |
| tool-jlink | Software and Documentation Pack for SEGGER J-Link debug probes |
| tool-mbctool | MBC-WB Uploader Application |
| tool-ninja | Ninja is a small build system with a focus on speed |
| tool-openocd | Open On-Chip Debugger. Free and Open On-Chip Debugging, In-System Programming and Boundary-Scan Testing |
| toolchain-gccarmnoneeabi | GNU toolchain for Arm Cortex-M and Cortex-R processors |
Warning
Linux Users:
- Install “udev” rules 99-platformio-udev.rules
- Raspberry Pi users, please read this article Enable serial port on Raspberry Pi.
Windows Users:
Please check that you have a correctly installed USB driver from board manufacturer
Frameworks¶
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Arduino | Arduino Wiring-based Framework allows writing cross-platform software to control devices attached to a wide range of Arduino boards to create all kinds of creative coding, interactive objects, spaces or physical experiences |
| Mbed | Arm Mbed OS is an open source embedded operating system designed specifically for the ‘things’ in the Internet of Things. It includes all the features you need to develop a connected product based on an Arm Cortex-M microcontroller, including security, connectivity, an RTOS and drivers for sensors and I/O devices |
| Simba | Simba is an RTOS and build framework with aims to make embedded programming easy and portable |
| Zephyr RTOS | The Zephyr Project is a scalable real-time operating system (RTOS) supporting multiple hardware architectures, optimized for resource constrained devices, and built with safety and security in mind |
Boards¶
Note
- You can list pre-configured boards by platformio boards command or PlatformIO Boards Explorer
- For more detailed
boardinformation please scroll the tables below by horizontally.
Adafruit¶
| Name | Debug | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adafruit Circuit Playground Express | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Crickit M0 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Feather M0 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Feather M0 Express | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Feather M4 Express | External | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit Gemma M0 | External | SAMD21E18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Grand Central M4 | External | SAMD51P20A | 120MHz | 1MB | 256KB |
| Adafruit Hallowing M0 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Hallowing M4 | External | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 496KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit ItsyBitsy M0 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit ItsyBitsy M4 | External | SAMD51G19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit MONSTER M4SK | External | SAMD51G19A | 120MHz | 496KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit Metro M0 Expresss | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit Metro M4 | External | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit Metro M4 AirLift Lite | External | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit PyGamer Advance M4 | External | SAMD51J20A | 120MHz | 1MB | 256KB |
| Adafruit PyGamer M4 Express | External | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit PyPortal M4 | External | SAMD51J20A | 120MHz | 1MB | 256KB |
| Adafruit PyPortal M4 Titano | External | SAMD51J20A | 120MHz | 1MB | 256KB |
| Adafruit Trellis M4 | External | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit Trinket M0 | External | SAMD21E18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit pIRkey | External | SAMD21E18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Adafruit pyBadge AirLift M4 | External | SAMD51J20A | 120MHz | 1008KB | 192KB |
| Adafruit pyBadge M4 Express | External | SAMD51J19A | 120MHz | 512KB | 192KB |
Arduino¶
| Name | Debug | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arduino Due (Programming Port) | External | AT91SAM3X8E | 84MHz | 512KB | 96KB |
| Arduino Due (USB Native Port) | External | AT91SAM3X8E | 84MHz | 512KB | 96KB |
| Arduino M0 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino M0 Pro (Native USB Port) | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino M0 Pro (Programming/Debug Port) | On-board | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR FOX 1200 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR GSM 1400 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR NB 1500 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR WAN 1300 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR WAN 1310 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR WiFi 1010 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKR1000 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino MKRZERO | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino Tian | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino Zero (Programming/Debug Port) | On-board | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Arduino Zero (USB Native Port) | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| MKR Vidor 4000 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| NANO 33 IoT | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
Atmel¶
| Name | Debug | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmel ATSAMR21-XPRO | On-board | SAMR21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Atmel ATSAMW25-XPRO | On-board | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Atmel SAMC21-XPRO | On-board | SAMC21J18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Atmel SAMD21-XPRO | On-board | SAMD21J18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Atmel SAML21-XPRO-B | On-board | SAML21J18B | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
Digistump¶
| Name | Debug | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digistump DigiX | External | AT91SAM3X8E | 84MHz | 512KB | 96KB |
LowPowerLab¶
| Name | Debug | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LowPowerLab CurrentRanger | No | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Moteino M0 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
ReprapWorld¶
| Name | Debug | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minitronics v2.0 | External | SAMD21J18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
SODAQ¶
| Name | Debug | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SODAQ Autonomo | External | SAMD21J18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SODAQ ExpLoRer | External | SAMD21J18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SODAQ ONE | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SODAQ SARA | External | SAMD21J18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SODAQ SFF | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
SainSmart¶
| Name | Debug | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SainSmart Due (Programming Port) | External | AT91SAM3X8E | 84MHz | 512KB | 96KB |
| SainSmart Due (USB Native Port) | External | AT91SAM3X8E | 84MHz | 512KB | 96KB |
Seeed¶
| Name | Debug | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeeduino Femto M0 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Seeeduino LoRaWAN | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Seeeduino Wio Lite MG126 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Seeeduino Wio Terminal | External | SAMD51P19A | 120MHz | 496KB | 192KB |
| Seeeduino XIAO | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Seeeduino Zero | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
SparkFun¶
| Name | Debug | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SparkFun 9DoF Razor IMU M0 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun Qwiic Micro | External | SAMD21E18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun RedBoard Turbo | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun SAMD21 Dev Breakout | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun SAMD21 Mini Breakout | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun SAMD21 Pro RF | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| SparkFun SAMD51 Thing Plus | External | SAMD51J20A | 120MHz | 496KB | 192KB |
meteca¶
| Name | Debug | MCU | Frequency | Flash | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briki ABC (MBC-WB) - Samd21 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |
| Briki MBC-WB - Samd21 | External | SAMD21G18A | 48MHz | 256KB | 32KB |