Hardware setup

  • Hardware requirements

    • FRDM-IMXRT1186 RevC

    • RJ45 Network cable

    • Mini/micro USB cable

    • Personal computer with TwinCat3.(Windows 10 is recommended)

  • Board settings

    The board does not require any special settings.

  • Connection

    1. Connect the EtherCAT Port 0 (J28 RJ45 interface) on the FRDM-IMXRT1186 board with TwinCAT3 via the Ethernet cable.

    2. Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the OpenSDA USB port on the FRDM-IMXRT1186 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