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NuMaker-M258KG List of Tables Table 3-1 Extension Connectors ....................11 Table 3-2 M258KG6AE Full-pin Extension Connectors and GPIO Function List ......15 Table 3-3 NuMaker-TNLCDSub_M258K Extension Connectors and M258KG6AE Mapping GPIO List ............................17 Table 3-4 Arduino UNO Extension Connectors and M258KG6AE Mapping GPIO List ....19 Table 3-5 Vin Power Source ......................
COM/SEG LCD driver, USB 2.0 FS device and capacitive touch key sensing function. The NuMaker-M258KG consists of two parts: an M258KG target board and an on-board Nu- Link2-Me debugger and programmer. The NuMaker-M258KG is designed for project evaluation, prototype development and validation with power consumption monitoring function.
NuMaker-M258KG FEATURES NuMicro M258KG6AE used as main microcontroller with function compatible with: M258KG6AE – M258SG6AE – M258QG6AE – M258KG6AE full pins extension connectors HTN-LCD panel board can be plugged into extension connectors – Arduino UNO compatible extension connectors ...
Connector M258KG6AE M258KG6AE Extension Connectors Figure 3-1 Front View of NuMaker-M258KG Figure 3-1 shows the main components and connectors from the front side of NuMaker-M258KG. The following lists components and connectors from the front view: Target chip: M258KG6AE (U1) ...
NuMaker-M258KG Rear View Figure 3-2 shows the main components and connectors from the rear side of NuMaker-M258KG. The following lists components and connectors from the rear view: Nu-Link2-Me MCUVCC Power Switch (ICEJPR1) – ICEVCC Power Switch (ICEJPR2) – ICEVCC Power Switch...
Arduino UNO compatible pins on the NuMaker-M258KG. Table 3-1 Extension Connectors 3.3.1 Pin Assignment for Extension Connectors The NuMaker-M258KG provides the M258KG6AE onboard and extension connectors (JP3, JP4, JP5 and JP6). Figure 3-3 shows the M258KG6AE extension connectors. Pin33 ~ Pin64...
NuMaker-M258KG Power Supply Configuration The NuMaker-M258KG is able to adopt multiple power supplies. External power sources include NU1 Vin (7 V to 12 V), V (depending on the target chip operating voltage), and PC through USB connector. By using switches and voltage regulator, multiple power domains can be created on the NuMaker- M258KG.
3.4.5 Power Connectors Table 3-9 presents the power connectors. Connector Description connector on the NuMaker-M258KG. Note: M258 operating voltage range is from 1.75 V to 5.5 V. connector on the NuMaker-M258KG. Table 3-9 Power Connectors Jan. 15, 2022 Page 21 of 54...
Table 3-10 presents the USB connectors. Connector Description ICE USB connector on Nu-Link2-Me for power supply, debugging and ICEJ3 programming from PC. USB FS connector on NuMaker-M258KG for power supply. Table 3-10 USB Connectors 3.4.7 Power Switches Table 3-11 presents the power switches. Switch...
NuMaker-M258KG Solder the resistor on ICEJPR2 (ICEVCC) depending on the ICE chip operating voltage. Switch the SW2 to OFF. Connect the external power supply to ICEJ3. Table 3-12 presents all power models when supplying external power through Nu-Link2-Me. The Nu- Link2-Me external power sources are highlighted in yellow.
Switch the SW2 depending on the target chip operating voltage. Detach the Nu-Link2-Me from NuMaker-M258KG. Connect the external power supply to Vin or J2. To use JP1 as external power supply source with Nu-Link2-Me detached from NuMaker-M258KG, please follow the steps below: Switch the SW2 to OFF.
NuMaker-M258KG Table 3-13 presents all power models when supplies external power through M258KG target board. The M258KG target board external power sources are highlighted in yellow. ICEJPR1 ICEJPR2 Target Chip ICE Chip Model ICEJ3 (MCUVCC) (ICEVCC) Voltage Selection Voltage Selection...
NuMaker-M258KG External Reference Voltage Connector Table 3-14 presents the external reference voltage connector. Connector Description Connector for user to connect to the external reference voltage pin of the VREF1 target chip. User needs to remove the L5 ferrite bead. Table 3-14 External Reference Voltage Connector...
Table 3-19 LEDs 3.11 LCD Panel The LCD on the NuMaker-M258KG with 8 x 40 COM/SEG can be used to show some information such as time, battery status, temperature, and humidity. The part number of LCD panel is RHE6616TP01 made by TRICOMTEK. Figure 3-9 shows the LCD digit segment mapping table. Table 3-21 shows the pin map for the LCD.
NuMaker-M258KG COM2 COM3 COM4 COM5 COM6 COM7 COM8 Table 3-21 LCD Pin Mapping Table 3.12 Nu-Link2-Me The Nu-Link2-Me is an attached on-board debugger and programmer. The Nu-Link2-Me supports on- chip debugging, online and offline ICP programming through SWD interface. The Nu-Link2-Me also supports virtual COM port (VCOM) for printing debug messages on PC.
NuMaker-M258KG 3.12.2 Status LEDs Table 3-23 presents the status LEDs patterns for different operation on Nu-Link2-Me. Status LED Operation Status ICES0 ICES1 ICES2 ICES3 Boot Flash x 3 Flash x 3 Flash x 3 Flash x 3 Idle One Nu-Link2-Me is selected to connect...
KEIL MDK Nuvoton edition M0/M23 IAR EWARM NuEclipse GCC (for Windows) NuEclipse GCC (for Linux) Nuvoton Nu-Link Driver Installation Download and install the latest Nuvoton Nu-Link Driver. Download and install Nu-Link_Keil_Driver when using Keil MDK. Download and install Nu-Link_IAR_Driver when using IAR EWARM.
NuMaker-M258KG BSP Firmware Download Download and unzip the Board Support Package (BSP). Hardware Setup Open the virtual COM (VCOM) function by changing Nu-Link2-Me VCOM Switch No. 1 and 2 to Figure 4-3 Open VCOM Function Connect the ICE USB connector shown in Figure 4-4 to the PC USB port through a USB cable.
NuMaker-M258KG Find the “Nuvoton Virtual COM Port” on the Device Manger as Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5 Device Manger Open a serial port terminal, PuTTY for example, to print out debug message. Set the speed to 115200. Figure 4-6 presents the PuTTY session setting.
NuMaker-M258KG Find the Example Project Use the “Template” project as an example. The project can be found under the BSP folder as shown in Figure 4-7. M251_M252_M254_M256_M258_Series_BSP_CMSIS_V3.XX.XXX SampleCode Template Keil Figure 4-7 Template Project Folder Path Execute the Project under Toolchains Open and execute the project under the toolchain.
Make sure the debugger is “Nuvoton Nu-Link Debugger” as shown in Figure 4-10 and Figure 4-11. Figure 4-10 Debugger Setting in Options Window Note: If the dropdown menu in Figure 4-10 does not contain “Nuvoton Nu-Link Debugger” item, please rework section 4.2. Jan. 15, 2022 Page 37 of 54 Rev 1.00...
NuMaker-M258KG Figure 4-11 Programming Setting in Options Window Rebuild all target files. After successfully compiling the project, download code to the Flash memory. Click “Start/Stop Debug Section” button to enter debug mode. 1. Rebuild 2. Successfully compile 3. Download 4. Start/Stop Debug Figure 4-12 Compile and Download the Project Jan.
NuMaker-M258KG Figure 4-13 shows the debug mode under Keil MDK. Click “Run” and the debug message will be printed out as shown in Figure 4-14. User can debug the project under debug mode by checking source code, assembly language, peripherals’ registers, and setting breakpoint, step run, value monitor, etc.
NuMaker-M258KG 4.6.2 IAR EWARM This section provides steps to beginners on how to run a project by using IAR EWARM. Double click the “Template.eww” to open the project. Make sure the toolbar contains “Nu-Link” item as shown in Figure 4-15.
NuMaker-M258KG Figure 4-17 shows the debug mode under IAR EWARN. Click “Go” and the debug message will be printed out as shown in Figure 4-18. User can debug the project under debug mode by checking source code, assembly language, peripherals’ registers, and setting breakpoint, step run, value monitor, etc.
NuMaker-M258KG Figure 4-19 Import the Project in NuEclipse M031_Series_BSP_CMSIS_V3.XX.XXX\SampleCode\Template M031_Series_BSP_CMSIS_V3.XX.XXX\SampleCode\Template\GCC) Figure 4-20 Import Projects Windows Click the “Template” project and find the project properties as shown in Figure 4-21. Make sure the settings are the same as settings in Figure 4-22.
NuMaker-M258KG Figure 4-23 Build Project After the project is built, click the “Template” project and set the “Debug Configuration” as shown in Figure 4-24. Follow the settings presented in Figure 4-25, Figure 4-26 and Figure 4-27 to enter debug mode.
NuMaker-M258KG Note 1: Double-click the “GDB Nuvoton Nu-Link Debugging” to create the sub item. Note 2: After the project is built, the “*.elf” file will be shown in “C/C++ Application” frame. Figure 4-25 Main Tab Configuration Figure 4-26 Debugger Tab Configuration Jan.
NuMaker-M258KG Note: User must follow those settings highlighted in green, and configure other settings depending on the needs. Figure 4-27 Startup Tab Configuration Jan. 15, 2022 Page 46 of 54 Rev 1.00...
NuMaker-M258KG Figure 4-28 shows the debug mode under NuEclipse. Click “Resume” and the debug message will be printed out as shown in Figure 4-29. User can debug the project under debug mode by checking source code, assembly language, peripherals’ registers, and setting breakpoint, step run, value monitor, etc.
NuMaker-M258KG PCB Placement Figure 5-5 and Figure 5-6 show the front and rear placement of NuMaker-M258KG. Figure 5-5 Front Placement Figure 5-6 Rear Placement Jan. 15, 2022 Page 52 of 54 Rev 1.00...
NuMaker-M258KG REVISION HISTORY Date Revision Description 2022.1.15 1.00 Initial version Jan. 15, 2022 Page 53 of 54 Rev 1.00...
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NuMaker-M258KG Important Notice Nuvoton Products are neither intended nor warranted for usage in systems or equipment, any malfunction or failure of which may cause loss of human life, bodily injury or severe property damage. Such applications are deemed, “Insecure Usage”.
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