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Solar Powered R8C!
Here's a shot of the Rev2 Solar Power board that we're working on. It uses the R8C/33A. If anyone wants the CAD files please add a comment. We also have Gerbers/drill files.
Simple R8C Windows Serial Flash Bootloader
Andrea Ravasio has posted his own Flash Downloader. It works under windows and has been tested with the R8C/23. If you find it useful, please add your comments and the devices you've tested.
New web pages for Board ID.
Renesas has launched a new section dedicated to Board ID. Applications example as well as brochures and whitepapers are available.
Renesas Edge Magazine Article - Eight Core MPU!!
Renesas has published an article discussing research going on which uses a multi-core MPU with eight SH processors on one chip. You can download the entire magazine using the link provided.
New DIP Adapter added to User Projects Folder
A DIP footprint adapter for the M16C/26A 48 pin QFP package. Includes CAD files (schematic and PCB) and loads of good pictures.
Brazilian Blog - watch his first steps with RSK on YouTube!
Information and examples on how to use Renesas tools in portuguese! Thanks Alexandre!
Eclipse + CDT + Insight + GDB = Open Source in Win32?
This website shows how an innovative developer in Japan is using Eclipse and GNU/GCC to do H8 development.
New Hew Target Server Example
A simple example of HTS used as a "secondary" operator panel for monitoring a system. This one simulates a traffic crossing for pedestrians.
Renesas Launches New On-Line Software Library
If you've signed up for "My Renesas" on the company webpage, you should soon have access to a large library of code examples. These examples are provided as a tool to guide new users in the creation of their own code base. Check out the link to the Library - the application code will be growing steadily as new code goes on line.
H8S/2472 Embedded Ethernet
Renesas has submitted a version of Adam Dunkels uIP TCP/IP stack for embedded processors to the public domain. This version works on the new H8S/2472 with Embedded Ethernet MAC.
Renesas Supplied Middleware
Renesas has Middle-Ware solutions for CAN/LIN, file systems, audio encode/decode, LCD control, Motor Control, Zigbee Networking, etc.
Hierarchical State Machines in C
Check out the new state machine demo that runs in HEW on the H8 simulator using Simulated I/O. There's also a versino that runs on the M16C with the GNU compiler.
Post Your Projects!
RenesasRulz is an open forum where users share ideas and engineering wisdom. Please help us by posting details of your own projects.
IAR H8S Development Kit
IAR has just announced a special kit with a complete set of tools for the H8S. This kit includes a very nice 2368 board, an E10A, and the IAR compiler/IDE.
New Look for RenesasInteractive
Techonline and Renesas have re-vamped the RenesasInteractive site. The new look means easier navigation and faster access to courses, materials and on-line virtual-labs.
Notice: RenesasRulz email failure!
The RenesasRulz email server experienced a failure on Jan. 18th and was not discovered until Jan. 26th. We have corrected the problem and all email during this period is now being sent out. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Build your own H8 simulator!
Several projects appeared based around the Lego RCX and the Cybiko. This web page has links for a bunch of user generated H8 development tools for Cybiko's H8S and the Lego H8/300H based products.
M16C project with 802.15.4 RF and TinyOS for sensor networks
North Carolina State University: The aim of the project is to transfer some data, for example, the temperature readings from the temperature sensor on the Berkeley Motes to the Renesas M16C board and display the values on the LCD of the M16C board. The solutions use the Rensas Zigbee development kits for RF communications between "motes".
The HEW Target Server Design Contest is now running!
The 2008 Renesas HEW Target Server Design contest is under way. Enter for a free HTS Demo kit and a chance at $15,000. in cash.
Segger H8S/2378 Development Kit Support
Segger USA is supporting the RSKH8S2378 LCD demo kit with their Embedded OS (embOS) and GUI tools (emWin). Their website even allows you to download a full HEW project you can test at home.