Overview
Description
The Renesas RX65N Cloud Kit is an RX65N microcontroller-based cloud communications evaluation kit which is an ideal evaluation environment for IoT device developers. You can easily provide Wi-Fi connectivity to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure (Azure) to help start developing IoT devices.
The kit includes a Wi-Fi communication module, a temperature and humidity sensor, an optical sensor, a 3-axis acceleration sensor, a USB port for serial communication, and a USB port for debugging. The sensor data that is uploaded to AWS and Azure from this kit can be observed on cloud services. In addition, the e2 studio integrated development environment has been enhanced for this kit. The network stack for FreeRTOS and Azure RTOS, the configuration of component libraries, and the generation of source code can be done within e2 studio.
The RX65N microcontroller included in this kit is a next-generation general-purpose MCU with a human machine interface (HMI) and security features that are ideal for IoT edge devices. The built-in dual-bank capability and trusted secure IP features make secure cloud communications and firmware updates both easy and robust.
*The "Renesas web dashboard" has been discontinued in 2022 because it can be replaced by AWS or Azure services.
Cloud Connectivity Sample Program
Features
- Securely and reliably connect to cloud services
- The Renesas RX65N Cloud Kit, combined with a real-time OS from cloud services has the following certifications:
- AWS FreeRTOS certification
- Microsoft Azure RTOS certification
- The Renesas RX65N Cloud Kit, combined with a real-time OS from cloud services has the following certifications:
- Assists in IoT device prototyping
- Free editing and debugging sample programs for AWS and Azure communications.
- Comprehend the behavior of the sample programs from the application notes.
- Reduction in actual product development manhours
- The sample programs are based on the real-time OS provided by cloud service. You can leverage the large ecosystem of existing tools that have been developed for FreeRTOS and Azure RTOS kernels.
- You can easily program commonly needed IoT features to devices using the software library embedded in the real-time OS by cloud service.
Evaluate cloud communications using a variety of programs
- Basic AWS communications program
- Sends a "Hello World" text message to the AWS cloud at regular intervals
- FreeRTOS certified
- Communicates wirelessly using Wi-Fi
- Program for uploading sensor and other data to the AWS cloud, and for observing the information in the dashboard
- Sends data from its three on-board sensors to the AWS cloud at regular intervals
- Allows for observation of the sensor data in the dashboard
- Azure IoT plug and play certified programs
- Connects to Azure Central without coding, and monitors sensor data in a dashboard
- A program that uploads sensor data to Microsoft Azure, and then monitors it on Azure IoT Explorer's Telemetry
- Send MCU temperature data to Azure Cloud at regular intervals
- Monitor sensor data with Telemetry in Azure IoT Explorer
- A variety of sample programs that can be utilized to develop IoT devices
Applications
Documentation
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| Manual - Software | PDF 574 KB | |
| Tool News - Release | PDF 182 KB 日本語 | |
| Tool News - Release | PDF 284 KB 日本語 | |
| Tool News - Release | PDF 170 KB 日本語 | |
| Application Note |
PDF
3.82 MB
AI-generated Summary:
Azure RTOS sample projects demonstrate how to develop applications using ThreadX, FileX, GUIX, NetX Duo, and USBX on Renesas RX family microcontrollers with e2 studio or IAR Embedded Workbench. The projects support various RX devices and include examples for IoT connectivity, low power operation, and secure bootloader integration. Microsoft has contributed Azure RTOS to open source under Eclipse ThreadX, discontinuing official updates. Renesas discontinues the RYZ014A LTE module, recommending Sequans GM01Q as a compatible replacement. Development tools and supported sample projects vary by device, with detailed setup instructions and sample descriptions provided.
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| Application Note | PDF 3.72 MB 日本語 | |
| Tool News - Release | PDF 147 KB 日本語 | |
| Tool News - Note | PDF 139 KB 日本語 | |
| Tool News - Release | PDF 156 KB 日本語 | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 4.34 MB 日本語 | |
| Flyer | PDF 931 KB 日本語 | |
| Tool News - Note | PDF 164 KB 日本語 | |
| Application Note | RX Family Examples of Controlling to Low Power Consumption (Intermittent Operation) using LTE Cat-M1 Module (RYZ014A) and FreeRTOS Rev.1.10
AI-generated Summary:
The document explains methods to achieve low power consumption in IoT devices by combining RX65N microcontroller, RYZ014A LTE Cat-M1 module, and Amazon FreeRTOS. It details intermittent operation modes that switch between normal and low power states to extend battery life. Various use cases demonstrate power-saving techniques such as FreeRTOS tickless idle mode, eDRX for cellular modules, and RX65N sleep and standby modes. The system connects directly to the cloud without gateways, suitable for battery-powered applications requiring long operation times with flexible deployment. It also covers hardware/software configurations, AWS connectivity, sample projects, OTA updates, and troubleshooting.
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| Quick Start Guide | PDF 723 KB | |
| Application Note |
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3.24 MB
日本語
AI-generated Summary:
The RX65N Cloud Kit integrates with Microsoft Azure RTOS to enable real-time sensor data acquisition, cloud communication, and visualization. It uses the SX-SDMAC Wi-Fi module to connect to Azure IoT Hub, allowing temperature data to be uploaded and monitored via a web application. The system supports OTA updates and secure connectivity, leveraging Azure-certified RX65N MCUs. Development uses e2 studio with GCC compiler, Tera Term for communication, and Azure IoT Explorer for device management. The document covers hardware/software setup, Azure IoT Hub configuration, demo execution, and sensor data visualization through web interfaces.
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| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 448 KB | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 525 KB | |
| Other | PDF 338 KB | |
| White Paper |
PDF
812 KB
日本語
, 简体中文
The Renesas RX65N Cloud Kit enables Wi-Fi connection to Amazon Web Services (AWS) using the RX65N MCU, providing an optimal evaluation environment for IoT developers integrating applications with the cloud. This paper offers a step-by-step guide to key considerations for connecting applications to AWS quickly and securely.
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| Application Note |
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2.71 MB
日本語
AI-generated Summary:
The document explains how to download and run Amazon FreeRTOS on the Renesas RX family using e2 studio. It guides users through preparing and configuring the demo project, selecting the demo, setting up AWS and hardware, configuring the debug serial port, and building and running the demo. It also details downloading the source code from Renesas GitHub, highlighting that e2 studio version 7.5 and above supports importing Amazon FreeRTOS projects directly within the IDE, simplifying the process.
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| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 77 KB | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 660 KB | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 467 KB | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 149 KB | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 530 KB | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 768 KB | |
| Schematic | Target Board for RX65N Schematic
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Design & Development
Software & Tools
Software Downloads
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| Upgrade - IDE | e² studio 2020-10 Linux Host (for RA,RZ)
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| Upgrade - IDE | e² studio 2020-10 installer for Windows
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| Upgrade - IDE | e² studio 2020-04 installer (Offline installer)
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| Upgrade - Compiler | RX Compiler CC-RX V3.02.00 for e² studio
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Sample Code
Sample Code
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| Sample Code | RX Family Examples of Controlling to Low Power Consumption (Intermittent Operation) using LTE Cat-M1 Module (RYZ014A) and FreeRTOS Rev.1.10
[Software=RX Driver Package|v1.34],[Toolchains=CC-RX|v3.04.00;GNURX|8.3.0.202202]
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265.17 MB
Application:
Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler:
CC-RX, RenesasGCC
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Application Example
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e2 studio
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Videos & Training
This video shows you how to make Microsoft's Azure RTOS work on the RX65N Cloud Kit.
This is a tutorial on how to connect the RX65N Cloud Kit to the Azure IoT Hub and display the sensor data.
This video is the development environment setup section. It shows where to download and install the development environment used in this tutorial.
The tools shown in this video can be downloaded from the links below.
- Renesas e2 studio (with GCC Compiler): https://www.renesas.com/software-tool/e-studio
- Azure IoT Explorer: https://github.com/Azure/azure-iot-explorer/releases
- Git: https://www.git-scm.com/downloads
- npm (Node Package Manager): https://nodejs.org/
- Tera Term: https://teratermproject.github.io
* Next video.
- Azure RTOS Tutorial (2/3) RX65N Cloud Kit: Set up the Program
- Azure RTOS Tutorial (3/3) RX65N Cloud Kit: Operate Azure Cloud
The application note shown in this video can be downloaded here: RX65N Group Visualization of Sensor Data using RX65N Cloud Kit and Azure RTOS Rev.1.00 (PDF | English, 日本語)
Additional Videos
Events & Webinars
News & Blog Posts
Blog Post Jul 11, 2022 |
Blog Post Mar 15, 2022 |
Blog Post Oct 26, 2021 |
Blog Post Jun 10, 2021 |
Blog Post Jun 16, 2020 |
Support
Support Communities
- Rx65N Cloud Connectivity Kit - Firmware Download Issue
Hi I'm trying to download the freeRTOS firmware for aws cloud connectivity to the RX65N cloud kit and encountering the error. I have plugged in all three USB cable(thru an external USB adaptor), since the laptop has only one USB port. Please advise how to get this working ...
Apr 28, 2020 - RX65N SWO support
Can we redirect STDOUT to SWO on RX65N?similar to ITM_sendchar() in ARM devices
Aug 6, 2022 - CK-RX65N WIFI configuration
Following the Azure RTOS tutorial, I am unable to locate the #define (WIFI_SSID, WIFI_PASSWORD) for configuring the Wi-Fi settings in the IoT Embedded SDK sample project code. Could you please suggest if I am missing any further details? https://www.renesas.com/us ...
Feb 18, 2024
Knowledge Base
- If I use Renesas RX65N Cloud Kit to connect to AWS Cloud, do I need to create an AWS account?
Yes, Renesas does not provide it. Please prepare your own AWS account for yourself. [Tags] FAQNo:2000623, JFAQNo:2000623, CFAQNo:2000623
Aug 20, 2019 - Is it possible to incorporate the Renesas RX65N Cloud Kit into products?
No, the Renesas RX65N Cloud Kit is intended for development and evaluation. It is not intended to be incorporated into products. [Tags] FAQNo:2000622, JFAQNo:2000622, CFAQNo:2000622
Aug 20, 2019
Support Communities
