FPB-RL78

This video demonstrates how to import sketches using the RL78 Arduino library into e² studio, as well as how to build and debug them. By debugging in e² studio, you can obtain detailed information and verify the internal workings of the library, which is not possible with the Arduino IDE.

Related Resources

• RL78/G23-64p FPB Arduino library
• e² studio
• RL78/G23-64p Fast Prototyping Board

This video demonstrates how to read from and write to an SD card using the RL78/G23-128p Fast Prototyping Board and the SdFat library.

Related Resources

RL78 Arduino Wiki

• Renesas RL78 Arduino Wiki

Video

• RL78 Arduino Quick Start Guide

Software

• Arduino IDE
• RL78/G23-128p FPB Arduino library
• SdFat

Hardware

• RL78/G23-128p FPB
• Digilent Pmod SD
• SanDisk ultra 32GB

This video introduces how to display data from the HS3001 sensor on the serial monitor of the Arduino IDE using RL78/G23-64p Fast Prototyping Board and HS3001.

Chapter's Title

00:00 Opening
01:08 Board Connections
01:23 Setup of Board Manager
02:14 Sample sketch operation
03:23 Ending

Related Resources

Quick Start Guide

• Quick Start Guide

Software

• Arduino IDE
• RL78/G23-64p FPB Arduino Library

Hardware

• RL78/G23-64p FPB
• HS3001

This video introduces how to display strings on OLED using RL78/G23-64p Fast Prototyping Board and U8g2 library.

This video guide shows how to visualize sensor information through a connection with Amazon Web Services (AWS) by LTE communications. The target MCU is an RL78/G23. Please refer to the "RL78/G23-128p Application Note" for more information.

Chapter's Title

00:00 Opening
00:34 Demo Project Overview and Development Environment
02:11 Hardware Configuration and Connection
03:30 AWS Settings for Uploading Sensor Data
06:05 Demo Project Settings

Related Resources

• Part 1 (this video): Demo Project Overview and Preparations
• Part 2: Running the Demo Project
• RL78/G23 Visualization of Sensor Information with Connecting Amazon Web Services in LTE Communication: RL78/G23-128p Fast Prototyping Board + FreeRTOS Application Note (R20AN0747)

This video guide shows how to visualize sensor information through a connection with Amazon Web Services (AWS) by LTE communications. The target MCU is an RL78/G23. Please refer to the "RL78/G23-128p Application Note" for more information.

Chapter's Title

00:00 Opening
00:33 Terminal Software Settings
01:19 Program the Board with the Initial Image and Run It
03:02 Visualizing Temperature Data with CloudWatch
03:36 OTA Updating the Firmware
6:12 Visualizing Temperature and Humidity Data with CloudWatch

Related Resources

• Part 1: Demo project overview and preparations
• Part 2 (this video): Running the demo project
• RL78/G23 Visualization of Sensor Information with Connecting Amazon Web Services in LTE Communication: RL78/G23-128p Fast Prototyping Board + FreeRTOS Application Note (R20AN0747)

This video will show the steps to operate the secondary device OTA firmware update solution via primary device with the AWS Cloud, tailored for low-end microcontrollers lacking direct internet connectivity.

The evaluation environment uses Renesas' RL78/G22 Fast Prototyping Board and Cloud Kit Based on RX65N (CK-RX65N).

• RL78/G22 OTA Firmware Update for a Secondary MCU Rev.1.10 (ZIP | English, 日本語)

This video introduces how to do AI coding using ChatGPT and the RL78 Arduino-compatible board, including practical examples such as lighting up a 7Seg LED, rotating a motor, and sensing with a temperature and humidity sensor. Even beginners can easily experience AI coding!

Detailed step-by-step instructions:

AI Coding with Chat-GPT for RL78 Microcontroller (Arduino) | Renesas

Related products: RL78/G23-64p FPB

Related sources: Quick Start Guide page (GitHub)

Disclaimer:

１. Informational Purposes Only: This video serves as a general guide to using ChatGPT/GPT-4 to write code for an Arduino RL78 evaluation board. Renesas does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the content provided.

２. Third-Party Rights Infringement: Note that code generated using ChatGPT/GPT-4 might potentially infringe third-party intellectual property rights. Renesas makes no representations or warranties that the use of ChatGPT/GPT-4 will not violate any third-party rights. Users are urged to exercise due diligence to ensure compliance with applicable laws and third-party rights.

３. No Liability: In no event shall Renesas be liable for any damages, data loss, or other adverse consequences that may occur as a result of using the information, code, techniques, or tools demonstrated in this video. You may want to apply industry standard static and dynamic code assessments as AI code has been recognized to possibly contain malware fragments as well as deriving other unwanted outcomes.

This video will show the steps to operate MQTT communication for send and receive (Publish/Subscribe) via MQTT Broker in an LTE CAT-M1 cellular communication with sample software in the application note.

The evaluation environment uses Renesas' RL78/G22 Fast Prototyping Board and PMOD Expansion Board for RYZ024A.

• RL78/G22 LTE MQTT Communication Application Note Rev.1.20 (ZIP | English, 日本語)

This video introduces how to run a sketch on the RL78/G23-64p Fast Prototyping Board using the Arduino IDE 2.

Related resources: Quick Start Guide page (GitHub)

00:00 Opening
00:43 Install the Arduino IDE
01:12 Install the tools
01:35 Write the sketch
01:56 COM port setting
02:24 Board setting
02:41 Compile, upload, LED blinking

This video introduces how to add the RL78 board platform released by Renesas Electronics 
on GitHub to Arduino IDE version 1 and run sketches.

Related resources: Quick Start Guide page (GitHub)

00:00 Opening
00:30 Install the Arduino IDE
00:47 Install the tools
01:54 Write the sketch
02:02 COM port setting
02:29 Board setting
02:44 Compile, upload, LED blinking

This video introduces how to run a sketch on the RL78/G23 Fast Prototyping Board using the Arduino IDE.

Related resources: Quick Start Guide page (GitHub)

00:00 Opening
00:30 Install the Arduino IDE
00:55 Preferences setting
01:19 Install the tools
01:39 Write the sketch
01:48 COM port setting
02:15 Board setting
02:33 Compile, upload, LED blinking

This video guides you through the development process using the FPB for RL78, covering three key steps: installing the IDE, generating a project with sample code, and verifying its operation. The video uses the FPB-RL78L23 as an example, but the process applies to FPBs for all RL78 products.

Chapter Titles

00:00 Opening
01:01 Pre-Installed Program
01:54 Installing a Development Environment
03:08 Generating a Project Using Sample Code
04:06 Checking the Operation

Related Resources

• Fast Prototyping Board for RL78 Family
• RL78 Family Low-Power 8 & 16-Bit Microcontrollers (MCUs)
• RL78/L23 LCD Display (Clock Demo) Application Note