Overview
Description
The Renesas Starter Kit for RX231 is the perfect starter kit for developers who are new to the RX231. The kit includes an LCD display module, on-chip debugging emulator, and integrated development environment so you can start evaluating the RX231 immediately after opening the box. Please use this product to experience the performance and functions of the RX231.
About the bundled emulator
We have already discontinued production of the E1 emulator due to components of the product having reached their EOL (end of life, i.e. end of production). Please click on the following link to confirm the details and our successor products.
[Notification] End of Life (EOL) Notice for E1 Emulator (PDF | English, 日本語)
The Renesas Starter Kit which includes the E1 emulator is for sale as long as stocks last. There are no changes to the included emulator.
After stock of the Kit with E1 emulator ends, the kit will not include the E1 emulator.
[Notification] End of Life (EOL): Renesas Starter Kits with E1 Emulator (PDF | English, 日本語)
The IDE and flash programmer of the DVD-ROM do not support the E2 emulator and E2 emulator Lite. When you use either of the emulators, download the latest tool from the Renesas website.
Touch Demonstration Project
The RSKRX231 includes a simple demonstration project to showcase the touch functionality of the RX231 device.
As a customer touch project is dependent not only on the embedded code, but also on a PC tuning application that is specific to the selected compiler and IDE.
Features
- Touch feature (self-capacitive type) can be evaluated.
- 1 channel USB Function and 1 channel USB Host can be evaluated.
- In addition, CAN, IIC, etc. can be evaluated.
- Including sample codes (Sample programs will be available in Renesas Web site). Easy to understand coding technique.
- Required IBM-PC compatible PC (need USB interface, Processor 1GHz over), OS: Windows 8/7/Vista (other than the listed OS is not supported)
Applications
- Building Management System
- Machine Tool
- HEMS
- Meter
- MFP
- Refrigerator
- Washing Machine
- Air Conditioner
- IoT
- Capacitive Touch Sensor System
- Building Management System
- Factory Automation (FA) Equipment
- Machine Tool
- HEMS
- Smart Meter
Documentation
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| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 248 KB | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 215 KB 日本語 | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 2.07 MB 日本語 | |
| Application Note |
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12.71 MB
日本語
By using the FIT module, users can easily incorporate firmware update functionality and secure boot functionality into their applications.
The firmware update module provides middleware that functions as a component when adding firmware update functionality to the user's system.
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| Tool News - Release | PDF 261 KB 日本語 | |
| Application Note |
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2.77 MB
日本語
AI-generated Summary:
QE for Display [RX,RA] enables graphical interface development for embedded systems using Renesas RX microcontrollers with serially connected LCDs, supporting emWin and Aeropoint GUI middleware. It integrates with e2 studio, Smart Configurator, and Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) modules to simplify GUI creation, display control, and system development flow. The tool supports various RX family starter kits and target boards, facilitating efficient GUI design with AppWizard and PowerPoint-based Aeropoint GUI. It covers from initial display setup to project building, debugging, and execution, enabling high-performance, memory-efficient GUI solutions on microcontrollers without graphic LCD controllers.
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| Tool News - Release | PDF 236 KB 日本語 | |
| Tool News - Notification | PDF 153 KB 日本語 | |
| Application Note |
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497 KB
AI-generated Summary:
The document guides users through importing sample projects for the RX231 Group Renesas Starter Kit into the e2 studio IDE using CC-RX. It details selecting the 'Go to e2 studio workbench' on the welcome screen, choosing 'Import' from the menu, and navigating the import wizard to load existing projects from an archive file. The sample code includes multiple projects such as Application, Async_Serial, Low_Power_Mode, RTC, System_BootLoader, Timer_PWM, Touch, and Tutorial. Users locate the project ZIP file and import these projects into their workspace for development and testing.
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| Tool News - Note | PDF 237 KB 日本語 | |
| Application Note |
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536 KB
AI-generated Summary:
The RX231 Group Renesas Starter Kit sample code includes multiple projects demonstrating peripheral initialization and functionality using CS+ for CC-RX. Users open the tutorial project file to access source code and dependent files organized by type. Each project contains sample code for specific peripherals and a Description.txt explaining its function. The code supports debugging and plug-ins such as Pin Configurator and Program Analyzer. The sample code updates include improvements to system bootloader projects and development environment upgrades, including IDE and compiler versions.
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| Tool News - Note | PDF 149 KB 日本語 | |
| Tool News - Note | PDF 148 KB 日本語 | |
| PCB Design Files | RSK RX231 Design Data
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| Application Note |
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366 KB
日本語
AI-generated Summary:
The document provides terms of use and precautions for operating the Renesas Starter Kit (RSK), emphasizing its use in controlled laboratory environments and warning about potential electromagnetic interference. It outlines warranty disclaimers and liability limitations. Additionally, it guides users on understanding and developing System_Bootloader samples on the RX231 platform, listing relevant manuals and application notes. It also includes a list of abbreviations used throughout the documentation.
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| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 2.75 MB 日本語 | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 1.53 MB 日本語 | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 1.17 MB | |
| Quick Start Guide | PDF 2.70 MB | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 111 KB | |
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| QuickConnect Platform QuickConnect platform enables fast prototyping by providing compatible hardware and software building blocks.
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Software Downloads
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| Board Description File | ZIP 1 KB | |
| Software & Tools - Other | RSK USB Serial Driver
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| Software & Tools - Other | Product Software for the RX231 Renesas Starter Kit (Web installer: e² studio version)
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| Software & Tools - Other | Product Activation Code for the RX231 Renesas Starter Kit
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Sample Code
Sample Code
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| Sample Code | RX Family Firmware Update module Using Firmware Integration Technology Application Notes Rev.2.06 - Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.48],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00;GNURX|14.2.0.202505;IAR Compiler for RX|v.5.20.1]
ZIP
156.61 MB
Application:
Consumer Electronics
Compiler:
CC-RX, ICCRX
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Driver or Library
IDE:
e2 studio, GCC EWRX, IAR EWRX
By using the FIT module, users can easily incorporate firmware update functionality and secure boot functionality into their applications.
The firmware update module provides middleware that functions as a component when adding firmware update functionality to the user's system.
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| Sample Code | RX231 Renesas Starter Kit Sample Code (e² studio for CC-RX) Rev.2.10 - Sample Code
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| Sample Code | RX231 Renesas Starter Kit Sample Code (CS+ for CC-RX) - Sample Code (r01an3138eg0200)
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Lab on the Cloud
Lab on the Cloud
Product Options
| Part Number | Status | Stock | Budgetary Price (USD) | Description | Debugger supplied | Encrypt Function |
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| R0K505231S900BE | Active | In Stock | 1u | $282.35 | Renesas Starter Kit for RX231 MCUs | None | None |
Videos & Training
Additional Videos
Support
Support Communities
- RSK-RX231 uART / SPI Connection
Hi everyone, I am started to working on uART or SPI on RSK RX231, using Smart configurator. So I'm triying to send data from RSK RX231 to an ARDUINO UNO as a first step. Which SCI should i choosed ? and i think i need an extra wire conenxtion to ...
Apr 4, 2023 - rsk rx231
Hello, I'm a beginner with renesas board, Where can I find some guide about the first use of an renesas microcontoller and especially the RSK. Do renesas provide user guide to begin with the environnement and the way to program, to include example to a workspace and so on ...
Apr 10, 2023 - RSK-RX231 uART / SPI Connection
Hi everyone, I am started to working on uART or SPI on RSK RX231, using Smart configurator. So I'm triying to send data from RSK RX231 to an ARDUINO UNO as a first step. Which SCI should i choosed ? and i think i need an extra wire conenxtion to ...
Apr 4, 2023
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