Features

Build Menu

Compile your 8051 projects using this simple integrated build menu. Designed specifically so that you do not have to struggle to change any of your project settings. Beginner friendly but gives you all the power you need. Use the memory report to know exactly how much space you have to work with!

Program Menu

Program/Flash your AT89LP devices with a powerful built-in programmer. Easily change your targeted device, serial port and Baud rate with the dropdown menus.

Serial Monitor

Serial Monitor Menu

Debug your serial communications directly inside VS Code using the built-in serial monitor. Choose your serial port and baud rate with ease. Send and receive serial data using the integrated serial monitor, without installing any external dependencies.

Commands

Run all of the following commands from the VS Code command prompt. Open the command prompt using F1 or Ctrl + Shift + P. Then type the command you’d like to run and press enter to run it. Example:

AT89LP: Programmer’s Calculator.

Programmer’s Calculator

Use this calculator to calculate mathematical expression in any base.

Base	Format	Example
Decimal	-	`32`
Hexadecimal	`0x`	`0x34`
Binary	`0b`	`0b10`
Octadecimal	`0o`	`0o24`

Type any expression in the input box and press Enter to calculate.

Examples

0b01 + 0b10
0b1011 ^ 0b0100
0b1001 & 0b1111
0x34 + 2321 - 0b00101110 * 0o54 / 64

Import Code::Blocks Project

Allows the user to import an existing Code::Blocks project in a format which the AT89LP IDE can understand.

Start by creating a blank project using the AT89LP: Create project command.
Open the empty project in VS Code.
Run the Import Code::Blocks Project command.
Select the Code::Blocks project file (.cbp) when prompted.

Export to Code::Blocks Project

Easily export a project to a Code::Blocks compatible project.

Run the Export as Code::Blocks Project command.
Select a destination to where you want to export to.
Name your export when prompted.

Add include directory

Add the directories you want to include in your build. The header files in this directory will be added to the build. Useful for when you have a header like REG51ATLPRB2.h, which is always included.