Getting started
This repository contains FreeRTOS kernel source/header files and kernel ports only. This repository is referenced as a submodule in FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS repository, which contains pre-configured demo application projects under FreeRTOS/Demo
directory.
The easiest way to use FreeRTOS is to start with one of the pre-configured demo application projects. That way you will have the correct FreeRTOS source files included, and the correct include paths configured. Once a demo application is building and executing you can remove the demo application files, and start to add in your own application source files. See the FreeRTOS Kernel Quick Start Guide for detailed instructions and other useful links.
Additionally, for FreeRTOS kernel feature information refer to the Developer Documentation, and API Reference.
Getting help
If you have any questions or need assistance troubleshooting your FreeRTOS project, we have an active community that can help on the FreeRTOS Community Support Forum.
Cloning this repository
To clone using HTTPS:
git clone https://github.com/FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Kernel.git
Using SSH:
git clone git@github.com:FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Kernel.git
Repository structure
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The root of this repository contains the three files that are common to every port - list.c, queue.c and tasks.c. The kernel is contained within these three files. croutine.c implements the optional co-routine functionality - which is normally only used on very memory limited systems.
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The
./portable
directory contains the files that are specific to a particular microcontroller and/or compiler. See the readme file in the./portable
directory for more information. -
The
./include
directory contains the real time kernel header files.