Overview
Description
The CK-RX65N cloud kit enables users to securely connect to the cloud and explore the features of the Renesas RXv2 core based RX65N MCU Group and cloud services.
With multiple network connectivity options, the kit provides a seamless cloud connectivity experience to most of the global cloud service providers. The kit is equipped with an onboard ethernet PHY for ethernet connectivity and includes the DA16600 Wi-Fi-BLE combo Pmod for wireless connectivity.
The kit has complete software stack support using FreeRTOS, Azure RTOS, other middleware stacks, and drivers, thereby making it an ideal platform for efficiently developing cloud solutions and greatly reducing the time-to-market.
For more information and for the complete cloud solution package, please refer to RX Cloud Solutions and Renesas Cloud Solutions.
Kit Contents
- CK-RX65N v2 board
- US159-DA16600EVZ Pmod
- Type-A to Micro-B USB cable
- Type-A to Micro-B USB adapter cable
- Type-C to Type-C USB cable
Features
- CK-RX65N v2 baseboard
- Wi-Fi with US159-DA16600EVZ Pmod
- Ethernet
- USB Full Speed Host and Device
- Sensors:
- Humidity and Temperature
- Indoor Air Quality Index
- Outdoor Air Quality Index
- Heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), respiration rate
- Barometric Pressure
- 6 axis Motion Tracking
- 2 MEMS Microphones
- Battery connector for portability
- Arduino™ (Uno R3) connector
- USB Type-C power connector
- On-board MCU
- R5F565NEHDFB microcontroller
- 120MHz, RX v2 core
- 2MB Code Flash, 640KB SRAM
- Trusted Secure IP for security functions
- 144 pins, LQFP package
- Ecosystem
- MCU and Pmod current measurement points
- 5V input through USB or external power supply
- USB-serial converter
- Debug on-board (E2OB)
- 4 user LEDS
- One user button
- 2 Digilent Pmod™ (SPI/UART/I2C: Type-6A and Type-2A) connectors
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Secure Cloud & Sensor Platform
Secure sensor platform with cloud connectivity, HMI features, and fast, secure firmware updates.
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Documentation
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| Quick Start Guide | PDF 833 KB | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 3.50 MB | |
| PCB Design Files | ZIP 70.76 MB | |
| Quick Start Guide | PDF 15.56 MB | |
| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 359 KB | |
| Application Note |
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日本語
The Firmware Updating Communications Module provides communication control functionality between microcontrollers in a primary MCU-secondary MCU system configuration. By using this module, firmware updates for the secondary MCU can be easily performed via the primary MCU. The communication protocol supports UART or 3-wire SPI.
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The lightweight IP (lwIP) driver FIT module integrates with Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) and provides a porting layer for the lwIP FIT module, which is configured from the lwIP open-source software, on RX group microcontrollers. This FIT module is for use with the lwIP FIT module (r_lwip_rx, lwIP) as the upper layer and supports Ethernet communications in conformance with the TCP/IP.
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日本語
The lightweight IP (lwIP) module FIT module integrates with Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) and is generated from lightweight IP (lwIP), which is released as open-source software, by using the FIT. This FIT module is used in combination with the lightweight IP (lwIP) driver FIT module (r_lwip_driver_rx).
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1.28 MB
日本語
The RYZ014A/GM01Q Cellular Module Control FIT module is driver software for RX MCUs that complies with Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) and controls the RYZ014A/GM01Q Cellular module. Please note that Renesas Electronics has discontinued the RYZ014A, and shipment of this product has ceased. For details, please refer to the Renesas Electronics website.
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4.16 MB
日本語
This application note explains the overview of the provisioning methods that AWS provides, along with the implementation of fleet provisioning using FreeRTOS on the CK‑RX65N and the procedures for verifying its operation.
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5.73 MB
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This application note explains the procedures for using an OTA demo application on the RX65N under FreeRTOS with IoT Libraries.
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3.28 MB
The DA16200/DA16600 is a Wi-Fi module that supports diverse connected applications with efficiency, security, and enhanced user experience on Renesas RX Family microcontrollers. This application note describes the usage of DA16200/DA16600 PMOD module, including API information, configuration guidelines, which conforms to the Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) standard and step-by-step instructions for executing demo applications with TCP, MQTT, and HTTP protocols on RX MCU boards.
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The DA14531/DA14535 is a Bluetooth low energy SoC that supports diverse connected applications with efficiency, security, and enhanced user experience on Renesas RX Family microcontrollers. This sample package includes an application note describing the usage of the DA14531/DA14535 PMOD module, which conforms to the Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) standard, the DA1453x BLE FIT module itself, and demo applications on CK-RX65N v2 in both peripheral and central roles.
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5.13 MB
日本語
This application note provides a method and sample code for updating the firmware of a secondary MCU using Amazon Web Services' OTA (Over-The-Air) firmware update service in an IoT device environment where the RX65N is used as the primary MCU and the RX140 as the secondary MCU. The firmware updating communications module is used for communication between the primary MCU and the secondary MCU.
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4.23 MB
This application note details a demonstration of over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates for CK-RX65N v2 board via Amazon Web Services (AWS) utilizing the OTA on-chip service of the Wi-Fi DA16600 module. It describes hardware and software setup, and step-by-step instructions for executing demo applications on RX MCU boards. The solution supports flexible IoT device management by enabling security updates while reducing memory requirements for low-end devices such as the RX140.
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| Tool News - Notification | PDF 170 KB 日本語 | |
| Quick Start Guide |
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This application note presents a system using the CK-RX65N v2 Cloud Kit and DA16600 Pmod™ board to demonstrate AWS Cloud connectivity via Wi-Fi with Amazon FreeRTOS. It visualizes sensor data from HS3001, ZMOD4410, ZMOD4510, OB1203, ICP20100, and ICM42605 on a dashboard and controls onboard LEDs. It outlines feature options available when using the CK-RX65N v2 Cloud Kit with AWS.
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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 | |
| Quick Start Guide | PDF 15.19 MB | |
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6.16 MB
日本語
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This document explains how to implement FreeRTOS Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware updates on RX65N microcontrollers using Amazon Web Services (AWS). It covers the use of the dual bank memory function to enable seamless firmware updates without interrupting device operation. The guide details hardware and software setup, including the CK-RX65N board, cellular modules, and necessary software tools like e2 studio, FreeRTOS, Python, and OpenSSL. It also provides step-by-step instructions for AWS configuration, device registration, firmware creation, and update procedures. The document supports versions v202210.01-LTS-rx-1.1.3 and later, with notes on hardware module replacements due to product discontinuation.
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AI-generated Summary:
Provisioning IoT devices to connect securely with AWS IoT involves generating and managing authentication data such as private keys and device certificates, typically stored in RX Family MCU flash memory. The fleet provisioning method automates this process during manufacturing and initial device use, enhancing security and convenience. Using the Trusted Secure IP (TSIP) module encrypts sensitive data, reducing unauthorized access risks. Firmware updates are recommended to address software vulnerabilities. The document covers AWS provisioning methods, fleet provisioning implementation, demo operation, and related development environments and tools.
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| Tool News - Notification | PDF 157 KB 日本語 | |
| Quick Start Guide | PDF 5.87 MB | |
| Application Note |
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998 KB
日本語
AI-generated Summary:
The document explains how to upgrade the RYZ024A firmware using a host RX65N microcontroller on the CK-RX65N board. It details a method where the firmware file is stored on a USB flash drive connected to the CK-RX65N board, which then transfers the firmware to the RYZ024A via a Pmod Expansion Board. The upgrade process operates on bare metal and involves UART communication, USB host functions, and specific microcontroller peripherals. It covers hardware and software requirements, peripheral functions, firmware upgrade flow, AT command processing, and packet configuration for reliable firmware transfer.
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The document explains how to extend and control cellular communication modules using firmware integration technology, focusing on adding new AT commands and managing modules beyond the RYZ014A cellular module. It details hardware and software requirements, including MCU functions and dependencies on specific firmware modules and FreeRTOS. The guide covers API functions for communication control, command processing, timeout, and lock handling, along with examples for adding various types of AT commands. It also provides reusable processing functions for other cellular modules and outlines necessary modifications in related software components.
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| Flyer | PDF 614 KB 日本語 | |
| Quick Start Guide | PDF 2.38 MB | |
| Quick Start Guide | PDF 3.02 MB | |
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2.11 MB
日本語
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Tracealyzer® integrates with FreeRTOS on Renesas RX65N devices to provide detailed real-time monitoring of RTOS system calls, CPU loads, and heap usage. It enables developers to debug FreeRTOS applications via UART communication using e2 studio IDE. The document explains installation, project creation, embedding Tracealyzer® source code, configuring UART communication, compiler and FreeRTOS settings, and debugging procedures. It supports FreeRTOS kernel version 10.4.3 and guides users through setting up the CK-RX65N board with Tracealyzer® v4.6.6 for enhanced trace diagnostics.
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| Manual - Development Tools | PDF 1.29 MB | |
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日本語
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This document explains how to install and configure the e2 studio IDE and Azure RTOS TraceX tool to debug Azure RTOS ThreadX on the Renesas RX65N group. It details setting up the CK-RX65N board, creating and building ThreadX projects, and using TraceX to visualize real-time system events and thread states. The guide covers connecting hardware, project creation steps, component configuration, and debugging procedures, enabling developers to analyze RTOS behavior effectively.
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| Application Note | PDF 774 KB 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
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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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The AWS dashboard for Renesas CK-RA6M5 and CK-RX65N cloud kits enables visualization and management of sensor data via AWS IoT Core. Users register their cloud kits by creating an account, verifying email, and entering the device UUID. After accepting an AWS Single Sign-On invitation and downloading security certificates, users access the dashboard with initial credentials and then change their password. Each cloud kit receives $10 AWS credits valid for one year; accounts enter quarantine status upon credit expiration, requiring credit card activation. Additional resources and application projects are available for download on Renesas’ website.
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| PCB Design Files | ZIP 42.75 MB | |
| Release Note | PDF 243 KB | |
| Quick Start Guide | PDF 1.89 MB | |
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Software & Tools
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| C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family [CC-RX] C/C++ Compiler Package for RX Family [IDE: CS+, e² studio, High-performance Embedded Workshop]
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Compiler/Assembler | Renesas |
| QuickConnect Platform QuickConnect platform enables fast prototyping by providing compatible hardware and software building blocks.
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Software and Hardware Development Tools | Renesas |
| QE for OTA: Development Assistance Tool for Firmware Update This development assistance tool helps you easily try firmware update on your device. [Plugin for Renesas IDE "e² studio"] [Support MCU/MPU: RX, RL78, RA] [Support clouds service: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure]
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Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
| Reality AI Utilities Round-trip workflow for AI development and performance validation allowing to collect data, optimize models, and deploy directly to Renesas hardware
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Solution Toolkit | Renesas |
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| Sample Code | RX Family Firmware Updating Communications Module Using Firmware Integration Technology Rev.1.11 - Sample Code
[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00;GNURX|14.2.0.202505]
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51.35 MB
Compiler:
CC-RX, GNURX
Function:
Application Example, Communication Interface, Driver or Library
IDE:
e2 studio
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| Sample Code | RX Family Lightweight IP (lwIP) Driver Using Firmware Integration Technology Rev.1.11 - Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.50],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07;GNURX|14.2.0.202505]
ZIP
37.17 MB
Compiler:
CC-RX, GNURX
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Driver or Library
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e2 studio
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| Sample Code | RX Family Lightweight IP (lwIP) Module Using Firmware Integration Technology Rev.1.11 - Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.50],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07;GNURX|14.2.0.202505]
ZIP
2.78 MB
Compiler:
CC-RX, GNURX
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Driver or Library
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e2 studio
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| Sample Code | RX Family RYZ014A Cellular Module Control Module Using Firmware Integration Technology Rev.1.14 - Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.50],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00;GNURX|8.3.0.202411]
ZIP
4.57 MB
Compiler:
CC-RX, GNURX
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Driver or Library
IDE:
e2 studio
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| Sample Code | RX Family US159-DA16XXXMEVZ Wi-Fi Control Module Using Firmware Integration Technology Rev. 1.41 - Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.50],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00;GNURX|14.2.0.202505]
ZIP
31.79 MB
Application:
Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler:
CC-RX, GNURX
Function:
Communication Interface
IDE:
e2 studio
The DA16200/DA16600 is a Wi-Fi module that supports diverse connected applications with efficiency, security, and enhanced user experience on Renesas RX Family microcontrollers. This application note describes the usage of DA16200/DA16600 PMOD module, including API information, configuration guidelines, which conforms to the Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) standard and step-by-step instructions for executing demo applications with TCP, MQTT, and HTTP protocols on RX MCU boards.
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| Sample Code | RX Family US159-DA1453xEVZ BLE Control Module Using Firmware Integration Technology Rev. 1.70 - Sample Code
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.50],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00]
ZIP
121.93 MB
Application:
Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler:
CC-RX
Function:
Communication Interface
IDE:
e2 studio
The DA14531/DA14535 is a Bluetooth low energy SoC that supports diverse connected applications with efficiency, security, and enhanced user experience on Renesas RX Family microcontrollers. This sample package includes an application note describing the usage of the DA14531/DA14535 PMOD module, which conforms to the Firmware Integration Technology (FIT) standard, the DA1453x BLE FIT module itself, and demo applications on CK-RX65N v2 in both peripheral and central roles.
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| Sample Code | RX65N Group Sample Code for OTA Update of a Secondary Device by Amazon Web Services with the Use of FreeRTOS Rev.3.10
[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00;GNURX|14.2.0.202505]
ZIP
92.07 MB
日本語
Application:
Building Automation, Consumer Electronics, Industrial, Industrial Automation
Compiler:
CC-RX, GNURX
Function:
Application Example, Communication Interface, Driver or Library
IDE:
e2 studio
This application note provides a method and sample code for updating the firmware of a secondary MCU using Amazon Web Services' OTA (Over-The-Air) firmware update service in an IoT device environment where the RX65N is used as the primary MCU and the RX140 as the secondary MCU. The firmware updating communications module is used for communication between the primary MCU and the secondary MCU.
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| Sample Code | RX Family AWS Cloud Connectivity for MCU Firmware Update Over-the-Air on RX65N Cloud Kit Board with Wi-Fi DA16600 Application Note Rev.1.10
[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.07.00]
ZIP
134.25 MB
Application:
Communications Infrastructure, Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler:
CC-RX
Function:
Application Example
IDE:
e2 studio
This application note details a demonstration of over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates for CK-RX65N v2 board via Amazon Web Services (AWS) utilizing the OTA on-chip service of the Wi-Fi DA16600 module. It describes hardware and software setup, and step-by-step instructions for executing demo applications on RX MCU boards. The solution supports flexible IoT device management by enabling security updates while reducing memory requirements for low-end devices such as the RX140.
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| Sample Code | ZIP 148.11 MB | |
| Sample Code | AWS Cloud Connectivity on CK-RX65N v2 with Wi-Fi DA16600 (CC-RX) – Sample Code
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| Sample Code | RYZ024A and RX MCU Firmware Upgrade from Host MCU for RX
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.41],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.05.00]
ZIP
39.90 MB
Application:
Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler:
CC-RX
Function:
Communication Interface
IDE:
e2 studio
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| Sample Code | SIM activation, Creating the trial account and using Dashboard with RYZ014A or Ethernet Application for AWS - Getting Started Guide Rev.1.40
[Software=RX Driver Package|v1.32],[Toolchains=CC-RX|v3.03.00]
ZIP
151.72 MB
Application:
Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler:
CC-RX
Function:
Application Example, Communication Interface, Evaluation Kit
IDE:
e2 studio
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| Sample Code | RYZ014A and RX MCU Firmware Upgrade from Host MCU for RX Rev.1.00
[Software=RX Driver Package|V1.36],[Toolchains=CC-RX|V3.04.00]
ZIP
20.82 MB
Application:
Consumer Electronics, Industrial
Compiler:
CC-RX
Function:
Communication Interface
IDE:
e2 studio
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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]
ZIP
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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Evaluation
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Renesas RX65N Cloud Kit
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... Read More
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US159-DA16600EVZ
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Ultra-Low-Power Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy Combo Pmod Board
The US159-DA16600EVZ is a highly integrated ultra-low-power Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) combo Pmod™ module that provides a convenient way to add both low-power Wi-Fi and low-power Bluetooth LE functionality to your device. The DA16600MOD integrates with the low-power Wi-Fi DA16200... Read More
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Product Options
| Part Number | Status | Stock | Budgetary Price (USD) | Remarks |
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| RTK5CK65N0S08001BE | Active | In Stock | 1u | $60 | CK-RX65N v2 (Wi-Fi, Ethernet) |
| RTK5CK65N0S04000BE | Obsolete | In Stock | CK-RX65N v1 (Cellular LTE CAT-M1, Ethernet) |
Videos & Training
This video series demonstrates how to use FreeRTOS with IoT libraries on the CK-RX65N V2. It provides a step-by-step guide to connecting the CK-RX65N V2 to AWS IoT Core and displaying MQTT messages.
Part one focuses on establishing the connection between AWS IoT Core and the CK-RX65N V2 to enable MQTT messaging.
Additional Videos
News & Blog Posts
Support
Support Communities
- 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 - CK-RX65N Ethernet not working
We can not get Ethernet on CK-RX65N to work. Using GCC on e2 studio, FreeRTOS with FreeRTOS-Plus-TCP On smart configurator we have added ethernet driver and this is settings file (smc_gen/r_config/r_ether_rx_cofing.h): /* Ethernet interface select. 0 = MII ...
Nov 22, 2022 - CK-Rx65N v1Web server: Ethernet Cable,Unable to connect
I've connected my new CK Rx65N v1 device to the Windows 11 laptop and I'm checking the device using the Termite App. Following the quick start guide (https://www.renesas.com/us/en/document/qsg/ck-rx65n-v1-quick-start-guide ...
Feb 15, 2024
Knowledge Base
- RX Family: CK-RA6M5/CK-RX65N is used. I can only read 00h data from the outdoor sensor (ZMOD4510) installed in the same kit. Is it malfunctioning?
The ZMOD4510 (outdoor sensor) in the CK-RA6M5 and CK-RX65N requires a warm-up time. This time varies depending on the operating mode of the sensor.It is 60 minutes when operated in Gen1 mode and 42 hours in Gen2 mode.Also, since this warm-up time is required ...
Jun 9, 2022 - RA Family: CK-RA6M5/CK-RX65N is used. I can only read 00h data from the outdoor sensor (ZMOD4510) installed in the same kit. Is it malfunctioning?
The ZMOD4510 (outdoor sensor) in the CK-RA6M5 and CK-RX65N requires a warm-up time. This time varies depending on the operating mode of the sensor.It is 60 minutes when operated in Gen1 mode and 42 hours in Gen2 mode.Also, since this warm-up time is required ...
Jun 9, 2022 - Creating FreeRTOS (with IoT libraries) projects in e² studio
For RX Family, LTS packaging of FreeRTOS with IoT libraries is available. The board CK-RX65N-V2 is supported. The LTS 202406 is available in e² studio 2025-01 or later. Please see this page for more information on the package. https://github.com/renesas/iot ...
Mar 19, 2025
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