Added installation guide for recommended stable gcc version #285
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File changed: README.md
Added the installation guide for recommended gcc version.
Established the suggested gcc version
gcc-arm-none-eabi-7-2018-q2for firmware development, as recommended by Benjamin.==========
Considering that there are already multiple reports of newer version of gcc not working properly. A tested stable working version of gcc should be explicitly stated in the setup section in README.md to help newcomers, alongside a guide to describe how install it.
I tested the installation method mentioned in #233(Benjamin's method) on a new machine, compiled the firmware (in both .hex and .bin) and it was successful.
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Reference:
#210 => People encountered problems when using newer gcc version.
#210 => The last working version that is available for download was
gcc-arm-none-eabi-7-2018-q2GNU Arm Embedded Toolchain: 7-2018-q2-update June 27, 2018All version after this, starting with the "GNU Arm Embedded Toolchain: 8-2018-q4-major December 20, 2018" were not working. After compiling and flashing the firmware the VESC was in a rebooting loop that was noticeable when looking at the LEDs.
#233 => Instructions from Benjamin for setting up
gcc-arm-none-eabi-7-2018-q2#278 => The tested working version of gcc should be explicitly listed out for vesc fw development.
Sam