[SOLVED] OZONE FreeRTOS HALT EmptyCallStack when using Float

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  • [SOLVED] OZONE FreeRTOS HALT EmptyCallStack when using Float

    I am using OZONE(V2.56i) to debug FreeRTOS on a STM32F437, Compiler GCC (Atollic TrueStudio for STM32 Version: 9.0.0 )




    Starting the Programm In the Ozone-Debugger and Pause it(== crtl+F5), i can see the complete List of all FreeRTOS Tasks
    and by clicking the Task, i see the assoceated CallStack of the Task.
    - OK


    BUG:
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    The CallStack of one Task disappeares compleatly after some time (Only a Null- Pointer is shown)

    This happens exactly after the first use of any FLOAT in this Threat - and stays until the next restart of the System.

    Changeing the Code to Integer-Aritmetic (Fixpoint-Integer/ Q31) helps to overcome the Problem - for some time.

    ---
    The critical Threat is my GUI-Thread.

    I am using emWin. (ST-library version)

    when opening a Window, that uses a Circle or ARC (In AA-Mode) the problem is back (- no CallStack shown in OZON ) for this thread (after pausing the thread).
    - I suppose there are some trigonometric functions like SIN inside the Draw-Circle(==using floats)


    By elininating the Circles, the OZONE works fine, and i have the CallStack.


    ==> I tried to switch emWin to Software-Floats, but i could not manage.


    INFO:
    =====
    When using a Breakpoint in the Thread, the Call-Stack is correct shown - the effect only occurs, when pausing the System in the Ozone-Debugger.



    I need the pause-functionality in Ozone with the Call-Stack, because the Thread hangs some times (Closed-Loop), and i do not know where --> (No Place to set the Breakpoint)




    I would be nice, if i can debug the Threads in Ozone, when Hardware-Supportet Float aritmetic is enabled
  • Hello,

    Thank you for your inquiry.
    Such an issue is now known to us.
    Could your provide us with a reproduction example project?
    Any STM32F4 eval board as baseboard would suffice.

    Best regards,
    Nino
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  • Also reproduceable in Atollic with FreeRTOS --> Seams a Problem of the J-Link FreeRTOS Awarenes

    During preparing an Example for You, i discovered, that it is the same in Atollic-Debugger.

    --> seems to be a Problem with the FreeRTOS awareness of the J-Link, not a Problem of Ozone

    Test-Constellation:
    1) STM32F429I-DISCO, ST-Link changed to "J-Link On Board" with J-Link Reflash utility to enable FreeRTOS-Awareness
    2) CubeMX Project generated Project with 2 aditional Tasks, one calling a Subroutine with a Float
    3) Pressing Pause --> You will get the Pictures in the attachement: The CallStack of myTask02/StartTask02 is empty
    Images
    • EmptyFreeRtosCallStack_InAtollic.png

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    • MainWithFloat_InAtollic.png

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    Files
    • CubeMX_Main.zip

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  • Hello,

    Thank you for providing the example project and reproduction steps.
    With them we were able to reproduce the issue.
    A fix should be available with the next Ozone release version planned next week.
    Sorry for any inconveniences caused.

    Best regards,
    Nino
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