FMD IDE (fremont micro devices) i can't find and download it - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Watchdog
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 17, 2022, 01:47:54 pm
content: Hi everyone, i'm a new member, i bought an FMD link from aliexpress, but i can't use it because i can't find the FMD IDE development software and device drivers. Is there someone who can help me please? thank you

author: Bikkel
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 15, 2022, 11:20:22 pm
content: let me know if you are still looking . I got here version IDE3.0.7.7

author: Bikkel
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 09, 2022, 09:04:07 pm
content: Here a link to the FMD IDE 3.0.7https://we.tl/t-lJ6xOsLExzRegards,Ruud

author: msaelzer
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 17, 2022, 08:18:54 am
content: @Bikkel, Any chance you can post the link to the Fremont IDE again? The one posted expired. Thanks, Max

author: Bikkel
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 20, 2022, 07:27:12 am
content: Sorry for my late reply. Here a new link to the IDE.I'm busy translating the Chinese data sheets to English. Let me know if these are of value to you.link:https://we.tl/t-MuXfpAJPiRRegards,Bikkel

author: medamarko
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 07, 2022, 03:42:11 pm
content: If anyone can share download link to IDE it would be appreciated, i do have v2.17 but it seems definitions andexample for FT60F210 mcu are not available.Thanks!EDIT: i did found that FT62F21x and FT60F21x are on same datasheet/examples.

author: Bikkel
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 08, 2022, 11:25:05 am
content: Here a link to IDE 3.0.9Ehttps://we.tl/t-0XxfCbkywp

author: Davor
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 09, 2022, 12:09:49 am
content: Interesting, they switched from Hi-Tech compiler to GCC in IDE v3.0.7...\IDE3.0.9E\data\bin\gcc8.exeGNU C Compiler for 8 bit devices.Release date : 15/06/20

author: Bikkel
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 10, 2022, 09:19:44 am
content: If you enter compiler setting gcc.exe it says it is not supported. However if you use c.exe it compiles. There is also a directory FCC instead of GCC. I tried to compile those but I get errors. Any idea what compiler you must select ? I would like to compare compilers and select the best one.

author: Davor
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 10, 2022, 11:42:29 pm
content: Running "c.exe" also reports GCC8:GNU C Compiler for 8 bit devices.Release date : 15/06/20(880) invalid number of parameters. Use "GCC8 --HELP" for helpEarly versions of FMD IDE apparently used Hi-Tech compiler:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/fremont-micro-devices-microcontroller-programming/msg3446374/#msg3446374That was probably fishy license-wise so they moved to GCC.Can't recommend which compiler is better. It seems that only c.exe (GCC) works now.

author: danymogh
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2023, 04:28:18 pm
content: Quote from: Davor on December 10, 2022, 11:42:29 pmif you see xclm.exe inside the compiler directory that's actually XC8 Compiler from Microchip! they repacked the compiler with a custom-made UPX packer to avoid getting their compiler detected as XC8! for copyright reasons probably! I wrote about this some time ago here or in another thread. from my analysis some time ago, I remember the IDE just invokes the compiler with command line arguments to produce the HEX file and the assembly listing file, BUT it doesn't use the HEX file. it uses the assembly listing file and starts performing some changes based on the OPCODE if I remember correctly, then the IDE reproduces the HEX file based on the new listing file and adds the config bytes at the end. this verifies the theory that the FMD-like MCUs are actually PIC clones with modified OPCODE values (they perform exactly the same instructions as PICs except for the hex code for an OPCODE is different which is no big deal and also the registry and RAM bank addresses and behaviors are a bit different). My guess is that they went through all this problem just because of copyright reasons. other than that, the Chinese engineers actually cloned the PICs...anyways, I wanted to clone the programmer and make a cheaper version but I never had the time! if anyone has the time PM me.we already have pictures of the programmer (both the bridge and the one with the LCD but not the newer Type C version)it is possible the debugger and the programmer logics are similar as well(the working voltage isn't). if that is the case, we can fully integrate the FMD ICs into MPLabX and use all the features of the modern IDE.also if you have the newest 3.1.0 IDE please share it.

author: mbidaki
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 19, 2023, 07:30:55 pm
content: Hello can you share the fmd ide again?

author: Doctorandus_P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2023, 02:15:59 pm
content: Why do you even want to use parts from that company if the tools are not available in a normal way?I'd much rather pay EUR2 for a microcontroller which has a normally obaitnable toolchain, than make myself dependent on some sketchy toolchain and uncertain manufacturer even if they give away their parts for free.When I'm interested in some new microcontroller (family), the (un) availablility of tools is one of the first things to research, and it is simply a deal breaker when they are not available.

author: danymogh
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 09, 2023, 04:27:29 pm
content: Quote from: Doctorandus_P on June 21, 2023, 02:15:59 pmthe reason for the IDE not being publicly available is because you have to buy their product first and obtain the IDE via the agent. that's what it says on their website. also since they are embedding XC8 compiler in their installation it's also a copyright infringement which is think they are trying to avoid.

author: danymogh
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2023, 02:48:22 pm
content: latest FMD IDE 3.1.1.3https://mega.nz/file/hx50XK6A#I1PEoT1RJTD9Ifqt290umfxOprflcOLVQWQSgMdT3NM

author: peyman.yousefi3
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 06, 2023, 02:42:30 pm
content: Thank you, but after downloading the files, none of each setup file worked.

author: DavidAlfa
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2023, 08:17:26 pm
content: The setup from the Mega link works fine here.I only installed:1_CompilerSetup2.0.32_FMDIDE_Setup_V3.1.1.3Was enough to create and compile a new project.The setup files require admin rights, it might be your problem.

author: xinetic
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 30, 2023, 07:31:11 pm
content: I had the same issue, after unpacking the files, they seems to be corrupted in some way.unpack files with winrar 6.22 - files corruptunpack files with winzip 26.0 pro - files corruptunpack files with 7zip 22.01- files corruptopen files in winrar - files corruptopen files in winzip - files corruptopen files in 7zip - files are all okaySo i dont know whats makes the difference between unpacking or opening the files in 7zipBut it workes for me.

author: DavidAlfa
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2023, 09:12:47 pm
content: Which WinRAR version?

author: diegogs
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 20, 2024, 09:05:28 am
content: Hi!I'm experiencing the same problem with this download. Could someone please provide a working link?Thanks!

author: DavidAlfa
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2024, 09:03:51 pm
content: 7-Zip x64 23.01 does fine:

author: grinux
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 18, 2024, 11:12:15 am
content: Cleaning up root folder name from chinese symbols helps.

author: manish12
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 14, 2024, 01:31:04 am
content: Could somebody please provide a working link?given links are broken

author: gamalot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2024, 05:39:37 am
content: Here is the download link of version 3.1.1.8. I found it from a Chinese website CSDN and downloaded it, then uploaded it to my Mega space.I have not checked and cannot guarantee whether it contains viruses or trojans!https://mega.nz/file/bc0X1DpD#uCQj5Ud41Q6bgxc6iCkYs7JZdHLEM8HyH3opfy3hHNI

author: manish12
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 14, 2024, 07:18:50 am
content: https://mega.nz/file/bc0X1DpD#uCQj5Ud41Q6bgxc6iCkYs7JZdHLEM8HyH3opfy3hHNIlink is not working,any drive link plz

author: DavidAlfa
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2024, 07:36:57 am
content: Link works for me!

author: manish12
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 16, 2024, 02:02:45 am
content: Mega.nz Website not Loading, Timeout SolutionSolutionConfigure your network settings to use the IP addresses 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 as your DNS servers.Step 1 Go to Network connection PropertiesStep 2 Enter the valuesPreffered DNS Server = 8.8.8.8Alternate DNS Server =8.8.4.4Click Ok.[Issue Resolved]

author: ass20
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 17, 2024, 09:31:08 am
content: Hiwhat is hardware need for flash FMD 8 bit cpu ?

author: zezo2030
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 01, 2025, 11:30:02 pm
content: Hello can you share the latest available fmd ide again?thank you

author: DavidAlfa
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2025, 09:00:38 am
content: Quote from: zezo2030 on May 01, 2025, 11:30:02 pmThe link is working just fine...Quote from: gamalot on August 14, 2024, 05:39:37 am

author: zezo2030
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2025, 02:44:47 pm
content: Thank you ,its working well.but how to generate the .hex file??can not find the . hex file in the compiled project....also can you share the fmd mcu_writer software?? the writer is v2.5 ..thank you

author: DavidAlfa
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2025, 12:28:09 pm
content: I had v3.1.1.3 in my local drive (Original post), which included FMD Programmer:QuoteGoogle Drive Download

author: Alarus
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 08, 2025, 03:15:11 am
content: I found a more recent version of theFMD IDE.1_CompilerSetup2.0.6.exe2_FMDIDE_Setup_V3.1.1.8.exe3_FMDProgrammer_Setup_V5.3.6.9.exe4_VisualTouchTL_Setup_V2.0.3.7.exe5_FMD_IAP_V2.5.exe