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Visual Studio Code: How to Build and Debug for RL78 Family

Visual Studio Code: How to Build and Debug for RL78 Family
Mar 18, 2026

About This Video

Learn how to set up your RL78 development environment in Visual Studio Code using the Renesas Platform extension. The content walks through the installation wizard to add required tools and packages, including CMake, Ninja, Python, and the Support Files for the RL78 Family. It also covers installing the RL78 Smart Configurator and the required toolchain (CC-RL or LLVM), then creating an RL78 project with Smart Configurator, building it, and debugging it on the RL78/G23 Fast Prototyping Board via COM port.