Getting started drama

Well the frustration is continuing. Because the development board did not come with a jtag programmer and associated CD/software, I was left out on my own. Being all new to me just getting a handle on what you needed and how to put together the IDE and debug was daunting. Just working out what IDE to use, what toolchain and debugger was a big task. I was hoping that Olimex would provide me a suitable Jtag programmer but in the end, I decided to build a Wiggler type to run from LPT port. I had a 74HC125 chip that I used based on a schematic I found on the net.
Meanwhile I was trying to set up the IDE using Eclipse, Yargato Tools/Toolchain and OpenOCD to work with a  Jtag Wiggler for STM32F103STK development board.

I ran into problems with Eclipse when I installed a GNUarm plugin. When I was trying to open a new project, the C/C++ wizard was not there.  I reinstalled Eclipse and the wizard was there. I installed thye GNUARM pluging and the wizard was gone.  Later I then found out that there was a bug with the plugin. I installed a new version and that fixed that bit. I downloaded the OpenOCD from the Olimex site and had all sorts of problems since I did not have a USB Jtag programmer. I then found another version of OpenOCD (Win 7 64 bit) which seemed more complete.

I have only managed to compile sample program but not yet have the IDE configured for the parport Jtag.
I have spent many, many hours/days to get things set up. I am getting some better understanding but still have heaps to learn.  My biggest problem is finding a configuration on the net that is the same as mine (Win7 64bit, Eclipse indigo, OpenOCD 0.5, Wiggler type Jtag, Olimex STM32F103STK board).

Now I am having problems installing GIVEIO.SYS   on Win7 64 bit which seems to be needed for LPT Wiggler Jtag. I am determined to get it running but I have wasted too many hours so far.
   

Received the board

I received the development board today. It took about 3 weeks to arrive. It was smaller than I expected and it did not come with anything...just the board.  Now I have to work out how to program it. I am hoping it can be done through the USB port. Let the fun and frustration begin.
 

My Project with an Olimex development board

 (This page is to response to an open-source project is kicked off by Olimex at: http://www.olimex.com/dev/projects.html).

I wanted to make a Sound Level Data Logger for a Sound Level Indicator I made for the local gym I attend as local residents were complainig about the loudness of the music.  The indicator helps instructors to easily see the sound level of the music while they are teaching.

As an improvement, I wanted to add a data logger so a log of the sound level could be written to an SD card and then read and processed on a PC.

I  also wanted to learn to code in C.  While looking for a suitable platform, I came asross the Olimex site and they had a development board that seemed to be suitable plus the opportunity to get it for free. I was informed that they liked my project and that I could get a board if I had a blog so the progress of the project could be followed.

I am now awaiting for the board.