Device Driver Blocks

Create a device driver block to access specific features of your hardware board

A device driver block is a specialized MATLAB System block that generates custom C/C++ device driver code when deployed to an ARM^® Cortex^®-A derived hardware board. Device driver blocks provide easy access to hardware board features, such as communication protocols or hardware libraries, not available in the support package.

You can develop a device driver block from a template System object™ and then share the completed blocks with other users.

Topics

Prerequisites
Learn the system requirements and recommended skills to develop device driver blocks for ARM Cortex-A based hardware boards.
Structure of Device Driver System Object
Understand the concepts and operation of device driver blocks implemented using System object.
Create a Digital Write Block

Create a Digital Write block using a System object.
- STEP 1: Create a Project Folder
- STEP 2: Write the Hardware-Specific C/C++ Code
- STEP 3: Select a System Object Template
- STEP 4: Specify the Initialization, Output, and Termination Behavior
- STEP 5: Test System Object on MATLAB Command Line
- STEP 6: Create the MATLAB System Block
- STEP 7: Generate Code and Deploy the Model to the Hardware
Create a Digital Read Block

Create a Digital Read block using a System object.
- STEP 1: Create a Project Folder
- STEP 2: Write the Hardware Specific C/C++ Code
- STEP 3: Select System Object Template
- STEP 4: Specify the Initialization, Output, and Termination
- STEP 5: Set Output Port Properties
- STEP 6: Test System Object
Block Mask

Create block masks for your device driver blocks.
- STEP 1: Add Description for Users
- STEP 2: Add Pin Number Property
- STEP 3: Add Push Button to View Pin Map
Simulation with Device Driver Blocks
Choose and implement a data simulation mode for device driver blocks.
Sharing Device Driver Blocks with Other Users
Package and distribute your device driver blocks.