Hardware setup

  • Hardware requirements

    • MIMXRT1180-EVK RevC

    • RJ45 Network cable

    • Mini/micro USB cable

    • Personal Computer with TwinCAT3

  • Board settings

For multiple boards cascades, remove the R142 register.

  • Connection

    1. Connect EtherCAT Port 0 (J28 RJ45 interface) on the MIMXRT1180-EVK board with TwinCAT3 via the Ethernet cable.

    2. Connect a USB cable between the host computer and the OpenSDA USB port on the MIMXRT1180-EVK board.

    3. Open a serial terminal with the following settings.

      • 115,200 baud rate

      • 8 data bits

      • No parity

      • One stop bit

      • No flow control