Merge pull request #145 from marcoveeneman/tiva_improvements

Various Tiva improvements

13 files changed, 879 insertions, 136 deletions

diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/Makefile b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/Makefile
index b393902..7c0ab70 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/Makefile
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/Makefile
@@ -99,7 +99,9 @@ include $(CHIBIOS)/os/hal/osal/rt/osal.mk
 include $(CHIBIOS)/os/rt/rt.mk
 include $(CHIBIOS)/os/common/ports/ARMCMx/compilers/GCC/mk/port_v7m.mk
 # Other files (optional).
-include $(CHIBIOS)/test/rt/test.mk
+include $(CHIBIOS)/test/lib/test.mk
+include $(CHIBIOS)/test/rt/rt_test.mk
+include $(CHIBIOS)/test/oslib/oslib_test.mk
 
 # Define linker script file here
 LDSCRIPT= $(STARTUPLD)/TM4C123xH6.ld
diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/chconf.h b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/chconf.h
index 0d24275..7b3b83f 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/chconf.h
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/chconf.h
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /*
-    ChibiOS - Copyright (C) 2006..2016 Giovanni Di Sirio
+    ChibiOS - Copyright (C) 2006..2018 Giovanni Di Sirio
 
     Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
     you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
@@ -14,8 +14,19 @@
     limitations under the License.
 */
 
-#ifndef _CHCONF_H_
-#define _CHCONF_H_
+/**
+ * @file    templates/chconf.h
+ * @brief   Configuration file template.
+ * @details A copy of this file must be placed in each project directory, it
+ *          contains the application specific kernel settings.
+ *
+ * @addtogroup config
+ * @details Kernel related settings and hooks.
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef CHCONF_H
+#define CHCONF_H
 
 #define _CHIBIOS_RT_CONF_
 #define _CHIBIOS_RT_CONF_VER_5_0_
@@ -41,6 +52,18 @@
 #define CH_CFG_ST_FREQUENCY                 10000
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Time intervals data size.
+ * @note    Allowed values are 16, 32 or 64 bits.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_INTERVALS_SIZE               32
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Time types data size.
+ * @note    Allowed values are 16 or 32 bits.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_TIME_TYPES_SIZE              32
+
+/**
  * @brief   Time delta constant for the tick-less mode.
  * @note    If this value is zero then the system uses the classic
  *          periodic tick. This value represents the minimum number
@@ -48,14 +71,7 @@
  *          The value one is not valid, timeouts are rounded up to
  *          this value.
  */
-#define CH_CFG_ST_TIMEDELTA                 0
-
-/**
- * @brief   Realtime Counter frequency.
- * @details Frequency of the system counter used for realtime delays and
- *          measurements.
- */
-#define CH_CFG_RTC_FREQUENCY                80000000
+#define CH_CFG_ST_TIMEDELTA                 2
 
 /** @} */
 
@@ -98,7 +114,8 @@
  * @details When this option is activated the function @p chSysInit()
  *          does not spawn the idle thread. The application @p main()
  *          function becomes the idle thread and must implement an
- *          infinite loop. */
+ *          infinite loop.
+ */
 #define CH_CFG_NO_IDLE_THREAD               FALSE
 
 /** @} */
@@ -183,6 +200,16 @@
 #define CH_CFG_USE_MUTEXES                  TRUE
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Enables recursive behavior on mutexes.
+ * @note    Recursive mutexes are heavier and have an increased
+ *          memory footprint.
+ *
+ * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
+ * @note    Requires @p CH_CFG_USE_MUTEXES.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_USE_MUTEXES_RECURSIVE        FALSE
+
+/**
  * @brief   Conditional Variables APIs.
  * @details If enabled then the conditional variables APIs are included
  *          in the kernel.
@@ -251,14 +278,6 @@
 #define CH_CFG_USE_MAILBOXES                TRUE
 
 /**
- * @brief   I/O Queues APIs.
- * @details If enabled then the I/O queues APIs are included in the kernel.
- *
- * @note    The default is @p TRUE.
- */
-#define CH_CFG_USE_QUEUES                   TRUE
-
-/**
  * @brief   Core Memory Manager APIs.
  * @details If enabled then the core memory manager APIs are included
  *          in the kernel.
@@ -289,6 +308,15 @@
 #define CH_CFG_USE_MEMPOOLS                 TRUE
 
 /**
+ * @brief  Objects FIFOs APIs.
+ * @details If enabled then the objects FIFOs APIs are included
+ *          in the kernel.
+ *
+ * @note    The default is @p TRUE.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_USE_OBJ_FIFOS                TRUE
+
+/**
  * @brief   Dynamic Threads APIs.
  * @details If enabled then the dynamic threads creation APIs are included
  *          in the kernel.
@@ -303,6 +331,56 @@
 
 /*===========================================================================*/
 /**
+ * @name Objects factory options
+ * @{
+ */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Objects Factory APIs.
+ * @details If enabled then the objects factory APIs are included in the
+ *          kernel.
+ *
+ * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_USE_FACTORY                  TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Maximum length for object names.
+ * @details If the specified length is zero then the name is stored by
+ *          pointer but this could have unintended side effects.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_MAX_NAMES_LENGTH     8
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the registry of generic objects.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_OBJECTS_REGISTRY     TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables factory for generic buffers.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_GENERIC_BUFFERS      TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables factory for semaphores.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_SEMAPHORES           TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables factory for mailboxes.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_MAILBOXES            TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables factory for objects FIFOs.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_OBJ_FIFOS            TRUE
+
+/** @} */
+
+/*===========================================================================*/
+/**
  * @name Debug options
  * @{
  */
@@ -345,12 +423,18 @@
 
 /**
  * @brief   Debug option, trace buffer.
- * @details If enabled then the context switch circular trace buffer is
- *          activated.
+ * @details If enabled then the trace buffer is activated.
  *
- * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
+ * @note    The default is @p CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK_DISABLED.
  */
-#define CH_DBG_ENABLE_TRACE                 FALSE
+#define CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK                   CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK_DISABLED
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Trace buffer entries.
+ * @note    The trace buffer is only allocated if @p CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK is
+ *          different from @p CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK_DISABLED.
+ */
+#define CH_DBG_TRACE_BUFFER_SIZE            128
 
 /**
  * @brief   Debug option, stack checks.
@@ -395,6 +479,22 @@
 /*===========================================================================*/
 
 /**
+ * @brief   System structure extension.
+ * @details User fields added to the end of the @p ch_system_t structure.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_SYSTEM_EXTRA_FIELDS                                          \
+  /* Add threads custom fields here.*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   System initialization hook.
+ * @details User initialization code added to the @p chSysInit() function
+ *          just before interrupts are enabled globally.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_SYSTEM_INIT_HOOK(tp) {                                       \
+  /* Add threads initialization code here.*/                                \
+}
+
+/**
  * @brief   Threads descriptor structure extension.
  * @details User fields added to the end of the @p thread_t structure.
  */
@@ -403,9 +503,9 @@
 
 /**
  * @brief   Threads initialization hook.
- * @details User initialization code added to the @p chThdInit() API.
+ * @details User initialization code added to the @p _thread_init() function.
  *
- * @note    It is invoked from within @p chThdInit() and implicitly from all
+ * @note    It is invoked from within @p _thread_init() and implicitly from all
  *          the threads creation APIs.
  */
 #define CH_CFG_THREAD_INIT_HOOK(tp) {                                       \
@@ -415,10 +515,6 @@
 /**
  * @brief   Threads finalization hook.
  * @details User finalization code added to the @p chThdExit() API.
- *
- * @note    It is inserted into lock zone.
- * @note    It is also invoked when the threads simply return in order to
- *          terminate.
  */
 #define CH_CFG_THREAD_EXIT_HOOK(tp) {                                       \
   /* Add threads finalization code here.*/                                  \
@@ -429,7 +525,7 @@
  * @details This hook is invoked just before switching between threads.
  */
 #define CH_CFG_CONTEXT_SWITCH_HOOK(ntp, otp) {                              \
-  /* System halt code here.*/                                               \
+  /* Context switch code here.*/                                            \
 }
 
 /**
@@ -452,7 +548,8 @@
  *          should be invoked from here.
  * @note    This macro can be used to activate a power saving mode.
  */
-#define CH_CFG_IDLE_ENTER_HOOK() {                                         \
+#define CH_CFG_IDLE_ENTER_HOOK() {                                          \
+  /* Idle-enter code here.*/                                                \
 }
 
 /**
@@ -461,7 +558,8 @@
  *          should be invoked from here.
  * @note    This macro can be used to deactivate a power saving mode.
  */
-#define CH_CFG_IDLE_LEAVE_HOOK() {                                         \
+#define CH_CFG_IDLE_LEAVE_HOOK() {                                          \
+  /* Idle-leave code here.*/                                                \
 }
 
 /**
@@ -505,6 +603,6 @@
 /* Port-specific settings (override port settings defaulted in chcore.h).    */
 /*===========================================================================*/
 
-#endif  /* _CHCONF_H_ */
+#endif  /* CHCONF_H */
 
 /** @} */
diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/halconf.h b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/halconf.h
index cd6edf3..313a8e7 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/halconf.h
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/halconf.h
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /*
-    ChibiOS - Copyright (C) 2006..2016 Giovanni Di Sirio
+    ChibiOS - Copyright (C) 2006..2018 Giovanni Di Sirio
 
     Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
     you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
@@ -14,8 +14,19 @@
     limitations under the License.
 */
 
-#ifndef _HALCONF_H_
-#define _HALCONF_H_
+/**
+ * @file    templates/halconf.h
+ * @brief   HAL configuration header.
+ * @details HAL configuration file, this file allows to enable or disable the
+ *          various device drivers from your application. You may also use
+ *          this file in order to override the device drivers default settings.
+ *
+ * @addtogroup HAL_CONF
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef HALCONF_H
+#define HALCONF_H
 
 #include "mcuconf.h"
 
@@ -41,6 +52,20 @@
 #endif
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Enables the cryptographic subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_CRY) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_CRY                 FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the DAC subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_DAC) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_DAC                 FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
  * @brief   Enables the EXT subsystem.
  */
 #if !defined(HAL_USE_EXT) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
@@ -62,6 +87,13 @@
 #endif
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Enables the I2S subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_I2S) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_I2S                 FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
  * @brief   Enables the ICU subsystem.
  */
 #if !defined(HAL_USE_ICU) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
@@ -90,6 +122,13 @@
 #endif
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Enables the QSPI subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_QSPI) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_QSPI                FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
  * @brief   Enables the RTC subsystem.
  */
 #if !defined(HAL_USE_RTC) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
@@ -138,6 +177,13 @@
 #define HAL_USE_USB                 FALSE
 #endif
 
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the WDG subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_WDG) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_WDG                 FALSE
+#endif
+
 /*===========================================================================*/
 /* ADC driver related settings.                                              */
 /*===========================================================================*/
@@ -170,6 +216,28 @@
 #endif
 
 /*===========================================================================*/
+/* CRY driver related settings.                                              */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the SW fall-back of the cryptographic driver.
+ * @details When enabled, this option, activates a fall-back software
+ *          implementation for algorithms not supported by the underlying
+ *          hardware.
+ * @note    Fall-back implementations may not be present for all algorithms.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_CRY_USE_FALLBACK) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_CRY_USE_FALLBACK                FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Makes the driver forcibly use the fall-back implementations.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_CRY_ENFORCE_FALLBACK) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_CRY_ENFORCE_FALLBACK            FALSE
+#endif
+
+/*===========================================================================*/
 /* I2C driver related settings.                                              */
 /*===========================================================================*/
 
@@ -262,7 +330,7 @@
  * @brief   Serial buffers size.
  * @details Configuration parameter, you can change the depth of the queue
  *          buffers depending on the requirements of your application.
- * @note    The default is 64 bytes for both the transmission and receive
+ * @note    The default is 16 bytes for both the transmission and receive
  *          buffers.
  */
 #if !defined(SERIAL_BUFFERS_SIZE) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
@@ -270,6 +338,29 @@
 #endif
 
 /*===========================================================================*/
+/* SERIAL_USB driver related setting.                                        */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Serial over USB buffers size.
+ * @details Configuration parameter, the buffer size must be a multiple of
+ *          the USB data endpoint maximum packet size.
+ * @note    The default is 256 bytes for both the transmission and receive
+ *          buffers.
+ */
+#if !defined(SERIAL_USB_BUFFERS_SIZE) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define SERIAL_USB_BUFFERS_SIZE     256
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Serial over USB number of buffers.
+ * @note    The default is 2 buffers.
+ */
+#if !defined(SERIAL_USB_BUFFERS_NUMBER) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define SERIAL_USB_BUFFERS_NUMBER   2
+#endif
+
+/*===========================================================================*/
 /* SPI driver related settings.                                              */
 /*===========================================================================*/
 
@@ -289,6 +380,38 @@
 #define SPI_USE_MUTUAL_EXCLUSION    TRUE
 #endif
 
-#endif /* _HALCONF_H_ */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+/* UART driver related settings.                                             */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables synchronous APIs.
+ * @note    Disabling this option saves both code and data space.
+ */
+#if !defined(UART_USE_WAIT) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define UART_USE_WAIT               FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the @p uartAcquireBus() and @p uartReleaseBus() APIs.
+ * @note    Disabling this option saves both code and data space.
+ */
+#if !defined(UART_USE_MUTUAL_EXCLUSION) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define UART_USE_MUTUAL_EXCLUSION   FALSE
+#endif
+
+/*===========================================================================*/
+/* USB driver related settings.                                              */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables synchronous APIs.
+ * @note    Disabling this option saves both code and data space.
+ */
+#if !defined(USB_USE_WAIT) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define USB_USE_WAIT                FALSE
+#endif
+
+#endif /* HALCONF_H */
 
 /** @} */
diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/main.c b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/main.c
index 2872f89..7feea14 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/main.c
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/main.c
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@
 
 #include "ch.h"
 #include "hal.h"
-#include "ch_test.h"
+#include "rt_test_root.h"
+#include "oslib_test_root.h"
 
 typedef struct led_config
 {
@@ -68,7 +69,8 @@ int main(void)
   sdStart(&SD1, NULL);
 
   if (!palReadLine(LINE_SW2)) {
-    test_execute((BaseSequentialStream *)&SD1);
+    test_execute((BaseSequentialStream *)&SD1, &rt_test_suite);
+    test_execute((BaseSequentialStream *)&SD1, &oslib_test_suite);
   }
 
   ledRed.line    = LINE_LED_RED;
diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/mcuconf.h b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/mcuconf.h
index 337e2e1..f695a4e 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/mcuconf.h
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C123G-LAUNCHPAD/mcuconf.h
@@ -41,14 +41,14 @@
                                              SYSCTL_RCC_PWMDIV_8)
 
 /*
- * GPIO driver system settings.
+ * PAL driver system settings.
  */
-#define TIVA_GPIO_GPIOA_USE_AHB             TRUE
-#define TIVA_GPIO_GPIOB_USE_AHB             TRUE
-#define TIVA_GPIO_GPIOC_USE_AHB             TRUE
-#define TIVA_GPIO_GPIOD_USE_AHB             TRUE
-#define TIVA_GPIO_GPIOE_USE_AHB             TRUE
-#define TIVA_GPIO_GPIOF_USE_AHB             TRUE
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOA_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOB_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOC_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOD_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOE_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOF_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
 
 /*
  * GPT driver system settings.
diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD-LWIP/chconf.h b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD-LWIP/chconf.h
index 35f9abd..400e5ff 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD-LWIP/chconf.h
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD-LWIP/chconf.h
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /*
-    ChibiOS - Copyright (C) 2006..2016 Giovanni Di Sirio
+    ChibiOS - Copyright (C) 2006..2018 Giovanni Di Sirio
 
     Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
     you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
@@ -14,8 +14,19 @@
     limitations under the License.
 */
 
-#ifndef _CHCONF_H_
-#define _CHCONF_H_
+/**
+ * @file    templates/chconf.h
+ * @brief   Configuration file template.
+ * @details A copy of this file must be placed in each project directory, it
+ *          contains the application specific kernel settings.
+ *
+ * @addtogroup config
+ * @details Kernel related settings and hooks.
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef CHCONF_H
+#define CHCONF_H
 
 #define _CHIBIOS_RT_CONF_
 #define _CHIBIOS_RT_CONF_VER_5_0_
@@ -41,6 +52,18 @@
 #define CH_CFG_ST_FREQUENCY                 10000
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Time intervals data size.
+ * @note    Allowed values are 16, 32 or 64 bits.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_INTERVALS_SIZE               32
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Time types data size.
+ * @note    Allowed values are 16 or 32 bits.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_TIME_TYPES_SIZE              32
+
+/**
  * @brief   Time delta constant for the tick-less mode.
  * @note    If this value is zero then the system uses the classic
  *          periodic tick. This value represents the minimum number
@@ -50,13 +73,6 @@
  */
 #define CH_CFG_ST_TIMEDELTA                 0
 
-/**
- * @brief   Realtime Counter frequency.
- * @details Frequency of the system counter used for realtime delays and
- *          measurements.
- */
-#define CH_CFG_RTC_FREQUENCY                80000000
-
 /** @} */
 
 /*===========================================================================*/
@@ -98,7 +114,8 @@
  * @details When this option is activated the function @p chSysInit()
  *          does not spawn the idle thread. The application @p main()
  *          function becomes the idle thread and must implement an
- *          infinite loop. */
+ *          infinite loop.
+ */
 #define CH_CFG_NO_IDLE_THREAD               FALSE
 
 /** @} */
@@ -183,6 +200,16 @@
 #define CH_CFG_USE_MUTEXES                  TRUE
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Enables recursive behavior on mutexes.
+ * @note    Recursive mutexes are heavier and have an increased
+ *          memory footprint.
+ *
+ * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
+ * @note    Requires @p CH_CFG_USE_MUTEXES.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_USE_MUTEXES_RECURSIVE        FALSE
+
+/**
  * @brief   Conditional Variables APIs.
  * @details If enabled then the conditional variables APIs are included
  *          in the kernel.
@@ -251,14 +278,6 @@
 #define CH_CFG_USE_MAILBOXES                TRUE
 
 /**
- * @brief   I/O Queues APIs.
- * @details If enabled then the I/O queues APIs are included in the kernel.
- *
- * @note    The default is @p TRUE.
- */
-#define CH_CFG_USE_QUEUES                   TRUE
-
-/**
  * @brief   Core Memory Manager APIs.
  * @details If enabled then the core memory manager APIs are included
  *          in the kernel.
@@ -289,6 +308,15 @@
 #define CH_CFG_USE_MEMPOOLS                 TRUE
 
 /**
+ * @brief  Objects FIFOs APIs.
+ * @details If enabled then the objects FIFOs APIs are included
+ *          in the kernel.
+ *
+ * @note    The default is @p TRUE.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_USE_OBJ_FIFOS                TRUE
+
+/**
  * @brief   Dynamic Threads APIs.
  * @details If enabled then the dynamic threads creation APIs are included
  *          in the kernel.
@@ -303,6 +331,56 @@
 
 /*===========================================================================*/
 /**
+ * @name Objects factory options
+ * @{
+ */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Objects Factory APIs.
+ * @details If enabled then the objects factory APIs are included in the
+ *          kernel.
+ *
+ * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_USE_FACTORY                  TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Maximum length for object names.
+ * @details If the specified length is zero then the name is stored by
+ *          pointer but this could have unintended side effects.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_MAX_NAMES_LENGTH     8
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the registry of generic objects.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_OBJECTS_REGISTRY     TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables factory for generic buffers.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_GENERIC_BUFFERS      TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables factory for semaphores.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_SEMAPHORES           TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables factory for mailboxes.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_MAILBOXES            TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables factory for objects FIFOs.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_OBJ_FIFOS            TRUE
+
+/** @} */
+
+/*===========================================================================*/
+/**
  * @name Debug options
  * @{
  */
@@ -313,7 +391,7 @@
  *
  * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
  */
-#define CH_DBG_STATISTICS                   TRUE
+#define CH_DBG_STATISTICS                   FALSE
 
 /**
  * @brief   Debug option, system state check.
@@ -322,7 +400,7 @@
  *
  * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
  */
-#define CH_DBG_SYSTEM_STATE_CHECK           TRUE
+#define CH_DBG_SYSTEM_STATE_CHECK           FALSE
 
 /**
  * @brief   Debug option, parameters checks.
@@ -331,7 +409,7 @@
  *
  * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
  */
-#define CH_DBG_ENABLE_CHECKS                TRUE
+#define CH_DBG_ENABLE_CHECKS                FALSE
 
 /**
  * @brief   Debug option, consistency checks.
@@ -341,16 +419,22 @@
  *
  * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
  */
-#define CH_DBG_ENABLE_ASSERTS               TRUE
+#define CH_DBG_ENABLE_ASSERTS               FALSE
 
 /**
  * @brief   Debug option, trace buffer.
- * @details If enabled then the context switch circular trace buffer is
- *          activated.
+ * @details If enabled then the trace buffer is activated.
  *
- * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
+ * @note    The default is @p CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK_DISABLED.
  */
-#define CH_DBG_ENABLE_TRACE                 TRUE
+#define CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK                   CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK_DISABLED
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Trace buffer entries.
+ * @note    The trace buffer is only allocated if @p CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK is
+ *          different from @p CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK_DISABLED.
+ */
+#define CH_DBG_TRACE_BUFFER_SIZE            128
 
 /**
  * @brief   Debug option, stack checks.
@@ -362,7 +446,7 @@
  * @note    The default failure mode is to halt the system with the global
  *          @p panic_msg variable set to @p NULL.
  */
-#define CH_DBG_ENABLE_STACK_CHECK           TRUE
+#define CH_DBG_ENABLE_STACK_CHECK           FALSE
 
 /**
  * @brief   Debug option, stacks initialization.
@@ -372,7 +456,7 @@
  *
  * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
  */
-#define CH_DBG_FILL_THREADS                 TRUE
+#define CH_DBG_FILL_THREADS                 FALSE
 
 /**
  * @brief   Debug option, threads profiling.
@@ -383,7 +467,7 @@
  * @note    This debug option is not currently compatible with the
  *          tickless mode.
  */
-#define CH_DBG_THREADS_PROFILING            TRUE
+#define CH_DBG_THREADS_PROFILING            FALSE
 
 /** @} */
 
@@ -395,6 +479,22 @@
 /*===========================================================================*/
 
 /**
+ * @brief   System structure extension.
+ * @details User fields added to the end of the @p ch_system_t structure.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_SYSTEM_EXTRA_FIELDS                                          \
+  /* Add threads custom fields here.*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   System initialization hook.
+ * @details User initialization code added to the @p chSysInit() function
+ *          just before interrupts are enabled globally.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_SYSTEM_INIT_HOOK(tp) {                                       \
+  /* Add threads initialization code here.*/                                \
+}
+
+/**
  * @brief   Threads descriptor structure extension.
  * @details User fields added to the end of the @p thread_t structure.
  */
@@ -403,9 +503,9 @@
 
 /**
  * @brief   Threads initialization hook.
- * @details User initialization code added to the @p chThdInit() API.
+ * @details User initialization code added to the @p _thread_init() function.
  *
- * @note    It is invoked from within @p chThdInit() and implicitly from all
+ * @note    It is invoked from within @p _thread_init() and implicitly from all
  *          the threads creation APIs.
  */
 #define CH_CFG_THREAD_INIT_HOOK(tp) {                                       \
@@ -415,10 +515,6 @@
 /**
  * @brief   Threads finalization hook.
  * @details User finalization code added to the @p chThdExit() API.
- *
- * @note    It is inserted into lock zone.
- * @note    It is also invoked when the threads simply return in order to
- *          terminate.
  */
 #define CH_CFG_THREAD_EXIT_HOOK(tp) {                                       \
   /* Add threads finalization code here.*/                                  \
@@ -429,7 +525,7 @@
  * @details This hook is invoked just before switching between threads.
  */
 #define CH_CFG_CONTEXT_SWITCH_HOOK(ntp, otp) {                              \
-  /* System halt code here.*/                                               \
+  /* Context switch code here.*/                                            \
 }
 
 /**
@@ -452,7 +548,8 @@
  *          should be invoked from here.
  * @note    This macro can be used to activate a power saving mode.
  */
-#define CH_CFG_IDLE_ENTER_HOOK() {                                         \
+#define CH_CFG_IDLE_ENTER_HOOK() {                                          \
+  /* Idle-enter code here.*/                                                \
 }
 
 /**
@@ -461,7 +558,8 @@
  *          should be invoked from here.
  * @note    This macro can be used to deactivate a power saving mode.
  */
-#define CH_CFG_IDLE_LEAVE_HOOK() {                                         \
+#define CH_CFG_IDLE_LEAVE_HOOK() {                                          \
+  /* Idle-leave code here.*/                                                \
 }
 
 /**
@@ -505,6 +603,6 @@
 /* Port-specific settings (override port settings defaulted in chcore.h).    */
 /*===========================================================================*/
 
-#endif  /* _CHCONF_H_ */
+#endif  /* CHCONF_H */
 
 /** @} */
diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD-LWIP/halconf.h b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD-LWIP/halconf.h
index 6e62629..42e69bb 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD-LWIP/halconf.h
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD-LWIP/halconf.h
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /*
-    ChibiOS - Copyright (C) 2006..2016 Giovanni Di Sirio
+    ChibiOS - Copyright (C) 2006..2018 Giovanni Di Sirio
 
     Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
     you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
@@ -14,8 +14,19 @@
     limitations under the License.
 */
 
-#ifndef _HALCONF_H_
-#define _HALCONF_H_
+/**
+ * @file    templates/halconf.h
+ * @brief   HAL configuration header.
+ * @details HAL configuration file, this file allows to enable or disable the
+ *          various device drivers from your application. You may also use
+ *          this file in order to override the device drivers default settings.
+ *
+ * @addtogroup HAL_CONF
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef HALCONF_H
+#define HALCONF_H
 
 #include "mcuconf.h"
 
@@ -41,6 +52,20 @@
 #endif
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Enables the cryptographic subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_CRY) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_CRY                 FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the DAC subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_DAC) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_DAC                 FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
  * @brief   Enables the EXT subsystem.
  */
 #if !defined(HAL_USE_EXT) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
@@ -62,6 +87,13 @@
 #endif
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Enables the I2S subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_I2S) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_I2S                 FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
  * @brief   Enables the ICU subsystem.
  */
 #if !defined(HAL_USE_ICU) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
@@ -90,6 +122,13 @@
 #endif
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Enables the QSPI subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_QSPI) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_QSPI                FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
  * @brief   Enables the RTC subsystem.
  */
 #if !defined(HAL_USE_RTC) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
@@ -138,6 +177,13 @@
 #define HAL_USE_USB                 FALSE
 #endif
 
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the WDG subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_WDG) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_WDG                 FALSE
+#endif
+
 /*===========================================================================*/
 /* ADC driver related settings.                                              */
 /*===========================================================================*/
@@ -170,6 +216,28 @@
 #endif
 
 /*===========================================================================*/
+/* CRY driver related settings.                                              */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the SW fall-back of the cryptographic driver.
+ * @details When enabled, this option, activates a fall-back software
+ *          implementation for algorithms not supported by the underlying
+ *          hardware.
+ * @note    Fall-back implementations may not be present for all algorithms.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_CRY_USE_FALLBACK) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_CRY_USE_FALLBACK                FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Makes the driver forcibly use the fall-back implementations.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_CRY_ENFORCE_FALLBACK) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_CRY_ENFORCE_FALLBACK            FALSE
+#endif
+
+/*===========================================================================*/
 /* I2C driver related settings.                                              */
 /*===========================================================================*/
 
@@ -262,11 +330,34 @@
  * @brief   Serial buffers size.
  * @details Configuration parameter, you can change the depth of the queue
  *          buffers depending on the requirements of your application.
- * @note    The default is 64 bytes for both the transmission and receive
+ * @note    The default is 16 bytes for both the transmission and receive
  *          buffers.
  */
 #if !defined(SERIAL_BUFFERS_SIZE) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
-#define SERIAL_BUFFERS_SIZE         64
+#define SERIAL_BUFFERS_SIZE         16
+#endif
+
+/*===========================================================================*/
+/* SERIAL_USB driver related setting.                                        */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Serial over USB buffers size.
+ * @details Configuration parameter, the buffer size must be a multiple of
+ *          the USB data endpoint maximum packet size.
+ * @note    The default is 256 bytes for both the transmission and receive
+ *          buffers.
+ */
+#if !defined(SERIAL_USB_BUFFERS_SIZE) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define SERIAL_USB_BUFFERS_SIZE     256
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Serial over USB number of buffers.
+ * @note    The default is 2 buffers.
+ */
+#if !defined(SERIAL_USB_BUFFERS_NUMBER) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define SERIAL_USB_BUFFERS_NUMBER   2
 #endif
 
 /*===========================================================================*/
@@ -289,6 +380,38 @@
 #define SPI_USE_MUTUAL_EXCLUSION    TRUE
 #endif
 
-#endif /* _HALCONF_H_ */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+/* UART driver related settings.                                             */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables synchronous APIs.
+ * @note    Disabling this option saves both code and data space.
+ */
+#if !defined(UART_USE_WAIT) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define UART_USE_WAIT               FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the @p uartAcquireBus() and @p uartReleaseBus() APIs.
+ * @note    Disabling this option saves both code and data space.
+ */
+#if !defined(UART_USE_MUTUAL_EXCLUSION) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define UART_USE_MUTUAL_EXCLUSION   FALSE
+#endif
+
+/*===========================================================================*/
+/* USB driver related settings.                                              */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables synchronous APIs.
+ * @note    Disabling this option saves both code and data space.
+ */
+#if !defined(USB_USE_WAIT) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define USB_USE_WAIT                FALSE
+#endif
+
+#endif /* HALCONF_H */
 
 /** @} */
diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD-LWIP/mcuconf.h b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD-LWIP/mcuconf.h
index 81a0747..8ba860d 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD-LWIP/mcuconf.h
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD-LWIP/mcuconf.h
@@ -54,6 +54,42 @@
 #define TIVA_GPT_GPT7A_IRQ_PRIORITY         7
 
 /*
+ * PAL driver system settings.
+ */
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOA_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOB_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOC_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOD_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOE_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOF_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOG_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOH_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOJ_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOK_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOL_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOM_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPION_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP0_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP1_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP2_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP3_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP4_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP5_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP6_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP7_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ0_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ1_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ2_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ3_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ4_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ5_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ6_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ7_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOR_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOS_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOT_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+
+/*
  * I2C driver system settings.
  */
 #define TIVA_I2C_USE_I2C0                   FALSE
diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/Makefile b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/Makefile
index 2542d28..da83f36 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/Makefile
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/Makefile
@@ -99,7 +99,9 @@ include $(CHIBIOS)/os/hal/osal/rt/osal.mk
 include $(CHIBIOS)/os/rt/rt.mk
 include $(CHIBIOS)/os/common/ports/ARMCMx/compilers/GCC/mk/port_v7m.mk
 # Other files (optional).
-include $(CHIBIOS)/test/rt/test.mk
+include $(CHIBIOS)/test/lib/test.mk
+include $(CHIBIOS)/test/rt/rt_test.mk
+include $(CHIBIOS)/test/oslib/oslib_test.mk
 
 # Define linker script file here
 LDSCRIPT= $(STARTUPLD)/TM4C129xNC.ld
diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/chconf.h b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/chconf.h
index cc0b2bd..400e5ff 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/chconf.h
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/chconf.h
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /*
-    ChibiOS - Copyright (C) 2006..2016 Giovanni Di Sirio
+    ChibiOS - Copyright (C) 2006..2018 Giovanni Di Sirio
 
     Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
     you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
@@ -14,8 +14,19 @@
     limitations under the License.
 */
 
-#ifndef _CHCONF_H_
-#define _CHCONF_H_
+/**
+ * @file    templates/chconf.h
+ * @brief   Configuration file template.
+ * @details A copy of this file must be placed in each project directory, it
+ *          contains the application specific kernel settings.
+ *
+ * @addtogroup config
+ * @details Kernel related settings and hooks.
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef CHCONF_H
+#define CHCONF_H
 
 #define _CHIBIOS_RT_CONF_
 #define _CHIBIOS_RT_CONF_VER_5_0_
@@ -41,6 +52,18 @@
 #define CH_CFG_ST_FREQUENCY                 10000
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Time intervals data size.
+ * @note    Allowed values are 16, 32 or 64 bits.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_INTERVALS_SIZE               32
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Time types data size.
+ * @note    Allowed values are 16 or 32 bits.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_TIME_TYPES_SIZE              32
+
+/**
  * @brief   Time delta constant for the tick-less mode.
  * @note    If this value is zero then the system uses the classic
  *          periodic tick. This value represents the minimum number
@@ -50,13 +73,6 @@
  */
 #define CH_CFG_ST_TIMEDELTA                 0
 
-/**
- * @brief   Realtime Counter frequency.
- * @details Frequency of the system counter used for realtime delays and
- *          measurements.
- */
-#define CH_CFG_RTC_FREQUENCY                120000000
-
 /** @} */
 
 /*===========================================================================*/
@@ -98,7 +114,8 @@
  * @details When this option is activated the function @p chSysInit()
  *          does not spawn the idle thread. The application @p main()
  *          function becomes the idle thread and must implement an
- *          infinite loop. */
+ *          infinite loop.
+ */
 #define CH_CFG_NO_IDLE_THREAD               FALSE
 
 /** @} */
@@ -183,6 +200,16 @@
 #define CH_CFG_USE_MUTEXES                  TRUE
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Enables recursive behavior on mutexes.
+ * @note    Recursive mutexes are heavier and have an increased
+ *          memory footprint.
+ *
+ * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
+ * @note    Requires @p CH_CFG_USE_MUTEXES.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_USE_MUTEXES_RECURSIVE        FALSE
+
+/**
  * @brief   Conditional Variables APIs.
  * @details If enabled then the conditional variables APIs are included
  *          in the kernel.
@@ -251,14 +278,6 @@
 #define CH_CFG_USE_MAILBOXES                TRUE
 
 /**
- * @brief   I/O Queues APIs.
- * @details If enabled then the I/O queues APIs are included in the kernel.
- *
- * @note    The default is @p TRUE.
- */
-#define CH_CFG_USE_QUEUES                   TRUE
-
-/**
  * @brief   Core Memory Manager APIs.
  * @details If enabled then the core memory manager APIs are included
  *          in the kernel.
@@ -289,6 +308,15 @@
 #define CH_CFG_USE_MEMPOOLS                 TRUE
 
 /**
+ * @brief  Objects FIFOs APIs.
+ * @details If enabled then the objects FIFOs APIs are included
+ *          in the kernel.
+ *
+ * @note    The default is @p TRUE.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_USE_OBJ_FIFOS                TRUE
+
+/**
  * @brief   Dynamic Threads APIs.
  * @details If enabled then the dynamic threads creation APIs are included
  *          in the kernel.
@@ -303,6 +331,56 @@
 
 /*===========================================================================*/
 /**
+ * @name Objects factory options
+ * @{
+ */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Objects Factory APIs.
+ * @details If enabled then the objects factory APIs are included in the
+ *          kernel.
+ *
+ * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_USE_FACTORY                  TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Maximum length for object names.
+ * @details If the specified length is zero then the name is stored by
+ *          pointer but this could have unintended side effects.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_MAX_NAMES_LENGTH     8
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the registry of generic objects.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_OBJECTS_REGISTRY     TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables factory for generic buffers.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_GENERIC_BUFFERS      TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables factory for semaphores.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_SEMAPHORES           TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables factory for mailboxes.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_MAILBOXES            TRUE
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables factory for objects FIFOs.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_FACTORY_OBJ_FIFOS            TRUE
+
+/** @} */
+
+/*===========================================================================*/
+/**
  * @name Debug options
  * @{
  */
@@ -345,12 +423,18 @@
 
 /**
  * @brief   Debug option, trace buffer.
- * @details If enabled then the context switch circular trace buffer is
- *          activated.
+ * @details If enabled then the trace buffer is activated.
  *
- * @note    The default is @p FALSE.
+ * @note    The default is @p CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK_DISABLED.
  */
-#define CH_DBG_ENABLE_TRACE                 FALSE
+#define CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK                   CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK_DISABLED
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Trace buffer entries.
+ * @note    The trace buffer is only allocated if @p CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK is
+ *          different from @p CH_DBG_TRACE_MASK_DISABLED.
+ */
+#define CH_DBG_TRACE_BUFFER_SIZE            128
 
 /**
  * @brief   Debug option, stack checks.
@@ -395,6 +479,22 @@
 /*===========================================================================*/
 
 /**
+ * @brief   System structure extension.
+ * @details User fields added to the end of the @p ch_system_t structure.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_SYSTEM_EXTRA_FIELDS                                          \
+  /* Add threads custom fields here.*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   System initialization hook.
+ * @details User initialization code added to the @p chSysInit() function
+ *          just before interrupts are enabled globally.
+ */
+#define CH_CFG_SYSTEM_INIT_HOOK(tp) {                                       \
+  /* Add threads initialization code here.*/                                \
+}
+
+/**
  * @brief   Threads descriptor structure extension.
  * @details User fields added to the end of the @p thread_t structure.
  */
@@ -403,9 +503,9 @@
 
 /**
  * @brief   Threads initialization hook.
- * @details User initialization code added to the @p chThdInit() API.
+ * @details User initialization code added to the @p _thread_init() function.
  *
- * @note    It is invoked from within @p chThdInit() and implicitly from all
+ * @note    It is invoked from within @p _thread_init() and implicitly from all
  *          the threads creation APIs.
  */
 #define CH_CFG_THREAD_INIT_HOOK(tp) {                                       \
@@ -415,10 +515,6 @@
 /**
  * @brief   Threads finalization hook.
  * @details User finalization code added to the @p chThdExit() API.
- *
- * @note    It is inserted into lock zone.
- * @note    It is also invoked when the threads simply return in order to
- *          terminate.
  */
 #define CH_CFG_THREAD_EXIT_HOOK(tp) {                                       \
   /* Add threads finalization code here.*/                                  \
@@ -429,7 +525,7 @@
  * @details This hook is invoked just before switching between threads.
  */
 #define CH_CFG_CONTEXT_SWITCH_HOOK(ntp, otp) {                              \
-  /* System halt code here.*/                                               \
+  /* Context switch code here.*/                                            \
 }
 
 /**
@@ -452,7 +548,8 @@
  *          should be invoked from here.
  * @note    This macro can be used to activate a power saving mode.
  */
-#define CH_CFG_IDLE_ENTER_HOOK() {                                         \
+#define CH_CFG_IDLE_ENTER_HOOK() {                                          \
+  /* Idle-enter code here.*/                                                \
 }
 
 /**
@@ -461,7 +558,8 @@
  *          should be invoked from here.
  * @note    This macro can be used to deactivate a power saving mode.
  */
-#define CH_CFG_IDLE_LEAVE_HOOK() {                                         \
+#define CH_CFG_IDLE_LEAVE_HOOK() {                                          \
+  /* Idle-leave code here.*/                                                \
 }
 
 /**
@@ -505,6 +603,6 @@
 /* Port-specific settings (override port settings defaulted in chcore.h).    */
 /*===========================================================================*/
 
-#endif  /* _CHCONF_H_ */
+#endif  /* CHCONF_H */
 
 /** @} */
diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/halconf.h b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/halconf.h
index cd6edf3..313a8e7 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/halconf.h
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/halconf.h
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /*
-    ChibiOS - Copyright (C) 2006..2016 Giovanni Di Sirio
+    ChibiOS - Copyright (C) 2006..2018 Giovanni Di Sirio
 
     Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
     you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
@@ -14,8 +14,19 @@
     limitations under the License.
 */
 
-#ifndef _HALCONF_H_
-#define _HALCONF_H_
+/**
+ * @file    templates/halconf.h
+ * @brief   HAL configuration header.
+ * @details HAL configuration file, this file allows to enable or disable the
+ *          various device drivers from your application. You may also use
+ *          this file in order to override the device drivers default settings.
+ *
+ * @addtogroup HAL_CONF
+ * @{
+ */
+
+#ifndef HALCONF_H
+#define HALCONF_H
 
 #include "mcuconf.h"
 
@@ -41,6 +52,20 @@
 #endif
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Enables the cryptographic subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_CRY) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_CRY                 FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the DAC subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_DAC) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_DAC                 FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
  * @brief   Enables the EXT subsystem.
  */
 #if !defined(HAL_USE_EXT) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
@@ -62,6 +87,13 @@
 #endif
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Enables the I2S subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_I2S) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_I2S                 FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
  * @brief   Enables the ICU subsystem.
  */
 #if !defined(HAL_USE_ICU) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
@@ -90,6 +122,13 @@
 #endif
 
 /**
+ * @brief   Enables the QSPI subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_QSPI) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_QSPI                FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
  * @brief   Enables the RTC subsystem.
  */
 #if !defined(HAL_USE_RTC) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
@@ -138,6 +177,13 @@
 #define HAL_USE_USB                 FALSE
 #endif
 
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the WDG subsystem.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_USE_WDG) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_USE_WDG                 FALSE
+#endif
+
 /*===========================================================================*/
 /* ADC driver related settings.                                              */
 /*===========================================================================*/
@@ -170,6 +216,28 @@
 #endif
 
 /*===========================================================================*/
+/* CRY driver related settings.                                              */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the SW fall-back of the cryptographic driver.
+ * @details When enabled, this option, activates a fall-back software
+ *          implementation for algorithms not supported by the underlying
+ *          hardware.
+ * @note    Fall-back implementations may not be present for all algorithms.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_CRY_USE_FALLBACK) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_CRY_USE_FALLBACK                FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Makes the driver forcibly use the fall-back implementations.
+ */
+#if !defined(HAL_CRY_ENFORCE_FALLBACK) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define HAL_CRY_ENFORCE_FALLBACK            FALSE
+#endif
+
+/*===========================================================================*/
 /* I2C driver related settings.                                              */
 /*===========================================================================*/
 
@@ -262,7 +330,7 @@
  * @brief   Serial buffers size.
  * @details Configuration parameter, you can change the depth of the queue
  *          buffers depending on the requirements of your application.
- * @note    The default is 64 bytes for both the transmission and receive
+ * @note    The default is 16 bytes for both the transmission and receive
  *          buffers.
  */
 #if !defined(SERIAL_BUFFERS_SIZE) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
@@ -270,6 +338,29 @@
 #endif
 
 /*===========================================================================*/
+/* SERIAL_USB driver related setting.                                        */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Serial over USB buffers size.
+ * @details Configuration parameter, the buffer size must be a multiple of
+ *          the USB data endpoint maximum packet size.
+ * @note    The default is 256 bytes for both the transmission and receive
+ *          buffers.
+ */
+#if !defined(SERIAL_USB_BUFFERS_SIZE) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define SERIAL_USB_BUFFERS_SIZE     256
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Serial over USB number of buffers.
+ * @note    The default is 2 buffers.
+ */
+#if !defined(SERIAL_USB_BUFFERS_NUMBER) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define SERIAL_USB_BUFFERS_NUMBER   2
+#endif
+
+/*===========================================================================*/
 /* SPI driver related settings.                                              */
 /*===========================================================================*/
 
@@ -289,6 +380,38 @@
 #define SPI_USE_MUTUAL_EXCLUSION    TRUE
 #endif
 
-#endif /* _HALCONF_H_ */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+/* UART driver related settings.                                             */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables synchronous APIs.
+ * @note    Disabling this option saves both code and data space.
+ */
+#if !defined(UART_USE_WAIT) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define UART_USE_WAIT               FALSE
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables the @p uartAcquireBus() and @p uartReleaseBus() APIs.
+ * @note    Disabling this option saves both code and data space.
+ */
+#if !defined(UART_USE_MUTUAL_EXCLUSION) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define UART_USE_MUTUAL_EXCLUSION   FALSE
+#endif
+
+/*===========================================================================*/
+/* USB driver related settings.                                              */
+/*===========================================================================*/
+
+/**
+ * @brief   Enables synchronous APIs.
+ * @note    Disabling this option saves both code and data space.
+ */
+#if !defined(USB_USE_WAIT) || defined(__DOXYGEN__)
+#define USB_USE_WAIT                FALSE
+#endif
+
+#endif /* HALCONF_H */
 
 /** @} */
diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/main.c b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/main.c
index 22082fe..4afc71f 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/main.c
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/main.c
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@
 
 #include "ch.h"
 #include "hal.h"
-#include "ch_test.h"
+#include "rt_test_root.h"
+#include "oslib_test_root.h"
 
 typedef struct led_config
 {
@@ -70,7 +71,8 @@ int main(void)
   sdStart(&SD1, NULL);
 
   if (!palReadLine(LINE_SW1)) {
-    test_execute((BaseSequentialStream *)&SD1);
+    test_execute((BaseSequentialStream *)&SD1, &rt_test_suite);
+    test_execute((BaseSequentialStream *)&SD1, &oslib_test_suite);
   }
 
   led1.line  = LINE_LED0;
diff --git a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/mcuconf.h b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/mcuconf.h
index 81a0747..8ba860d 100644
--- a/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/mcuconf.h
+++ b/demos/TIVA/RT-TM4C1294-LAUNCHPAD/mcuconf.h
@@ -54,6 +54,42 @@
 #define TIVA_GPT_GPT7A_IRQ_PRIORITY         7
 
 /*
+ * PAL driver system settings.
+ */
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOA_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOB_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOC_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOD_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOE_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOF_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOG_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOH_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOJ_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOK_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOL_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOM_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPION_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP0_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP1_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP2_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP3_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP4_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP5_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP6_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOP7_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ0_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ1_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ2_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ3_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ4_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ5_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ6_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOQ7_IRQ_PRIORITY        3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOR_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOS_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+#define TIVA_PAL_GPIOT_IRQ_PRIORITY         3
+
+/*
  * I2C driver system settings.
  */
 #define TIVA_I2C_USE_I2C0                   FALSE