Hex file from Simulink

Is there a way to generate a .hex file from Simulink? (I installed the gcc compilator)

Answer 1

[Udit06]

Hi Lorenza,

To generate a .HEX file from Simulink, you cannot directly export it from the Simulink model. However, you can use a utility like hex2000 that is part of the compiler tools in the Code Composer Studio (CCS) installation directory. If you have installed the GCC compiler, you might have similar utilities available depending on your specific setup.

Here is a general approach you can follow:

1. Generate the Executable: First, ensure that you have configured your Simulink model to generate C code using a code generation tool like Embedded Coder. This will typically produce an executable file, such as an .OUT or .ELF file.
2. Use a Conversion Utility: If you have a utility similar to hex2000 in your GCC setup, you can convert the generated executable to a .HEX file. For example, if you have an output file named "model.out", you can use a command like the following in your command prompt or terminal:

hex2000 --ascii --outfile=model.hex model.out

I hope this helps.