Compiler Suppliers and Developers

SourceBoost Technologies are developers and suppliers of low cost, high performance cross compilers, simulators and development environments for 8 bit microcontrollers.

Many tools of this nature already exist; but these tools have been found to be cost prohibitive by many users. Additionally some users have found that the existing tools do not offer the same level of usability and support as SourceBoost Technologies products.

SourceBoost Technologies products are aimed at both the hobbyist and the professional user, especially those with a tight budget. Special low priced licenses are available for the hobbyist/non-commercial user. This means that everyone should be able to afford a license for the high quality products of SourceBoost Technologies.

The compilers we sell mainly target PIC microcontrollers from Microchip.

If you would like to try our products before you buy, please do so. For most products, you will find a trial or FREE feature restricted version. We are confident that once you try our product, you will be convinced that our products meet or exceed the competition.

News April 2008

BoostBasic Compiler Commercial Version is launched

BoostBasic reaches maturity and is launched as a commercial version. The BoostBasic programming language is similar to Microsoft Visual Basic both in structure and syntax. It offers Microsoft Visual Basic programmers an easy route into PIC Microcontroller programming. The BoostBasic compiler generates code that is targeted at PIC Microcontrollers. it uses a very similar compilation engine to that of the BoostC compiler, and so generates compact and efficient code.

Ascent Vario flight logger uses BoostC Compiler.

Another commercial product is launched that uses the BoostC compiler and Development environment to generate its specialized controlling code. The Ascent Vario, by Ascent Products, is a device designed for use in paragliding. The device displays altitude, relative altitude, max altitude/max climb rate, time/flight duration and more on a high resolution LCD display. It also has a built in logger that records the data of up to 200 flights.

News September 2007

BoostC++ first commercial release now available

Following the implementation of additional C++ features, like destructors and virtual functions, BoostC++ has now moved from alpha/beta release to its first commercial full release. Building on the strengths of the BoostC compiler, BoostC++ provides additional application leverage of an object oriented programming language.

News June 2007

XBox 360 Tilt Board Controller goes commercial

A cleverly designed board that converts a standard XBox 360 controller into a motion sensitive controller has been developed by Adam Thole. The design uses an accelerometer and a PIC Microcontroller to convert motion into analog signals compatible with the XBox 360 controller. The microcontroller code has been written in 'C' using the BoostC compiler so that it can perform all the necessary signal processing and calculations in real time. You can find the details and video of the controller in action here.

News May 2007

Novo RTOS Reaches Maturity

Novo RTOS is a Real Time Operating System that uses a co-operative task scheduler. This operating system transforms the coding style of applications making them easier to write, more readable and maintainable. Processes can be split down into separate tasks instead of using the classic super loop and state machine methodology.

A number of projects using Novo RTOS have now been completed by commercial users proving that Novo RTOS is a solid basis for applications that use multiple tasks.

Novo Features:

• RTOS for PIC12, PIC16, PIC18.
• Works with BoostC and BoostC++ compilers.
• Support Multiple tasks.
• Multiple task priorities.
• Small RAM and ROM usage.
• Wait for event and event signaling.
• Minimal affects on interrupt latency.
• Call depth limited only by RAM.
• Sleeping task.
• Tasks can yield at any call depth.
• Highly affordable Price.

Distributors of the BoostC compiler CD Package

The BoostC C compiler CD package is now available through the following distributors.

The BoostC order codes for these distributors can be found here.

Don't forget to visit our distributors page for a complete list of our distributors.

 

About SourceBoost Technologies:

SourceBoost Technologies are always striving to meet or exceed the customer requirements. We are a small software house who can rapidly respond to the needs and requests of our users. It is this ability along with innovative ideas that has allowed SourceBoost Technologies' products to be the favored choice of many people.

SourceBoost Technologies also develop:

• Compiler and simulator solutions for micro controller manufactures or other parties.
• Integrated Development Environment (IDE) applications for use in tool chains, with compilers or for other applications.
• General MS Windows applications of any nature.
• Custom Hardware design for microcontroller applications.

Quotations available on request.

 

Contributors Wanted!

If you are interested in contributing to the SourceBoost project then look here.