Template:Infobox GetStartedInC

To get started with C-based GUI development:

1. Make sure you have a SIM plus appropriate debugger; for example our SIM225-A00 can be purchased as a very cost effective bundle with a Segger JLink Lite RX standalone JTAG debugger.
2. Install the development toolchain from the MCU manufacturer; for Renesas-based SIMs, this is completely free and we have full instructions here.
3. Get registered at mySerious.com and, once you've registered and sent your SIM's serial number into Serious, you'll get access to the downloads forum and can download SHIPWare for your SIM
4. Pick the RTOS of your choice, load up the SHIPWare demo, and you'll immediately have graphics on the screen and a basic touch capability!
5. You can start writing your GUI from there, or go get the Micrium or Segger commercial-grade graphics library demos and try those too!