fmstr_example_usb_cdc#
Overview#
Example application uses an on-chip USB controller to implement a CDC communication class. It is connected directly to a computer’s USB port and creates a virtual COM port device. The typical transmission speed is above 1 Mbps.
Supported Boards#
EVK-MIMXRT1010
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
EVK-MIMXRT1015
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
EVK-MIMXRT1020
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
EVK-MIMXRT1064
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
EVK-MIMXRT595
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
EVK-MIMXRT685
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
EVKB-IMXRT1050
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-IMXRT1152
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-IMXRT1186
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Multi-core considerations
There are example applications prepared for both CM33 and CM7 cores of the RT118x target platform. The debugger is typically able to load and run the code on any of the cores, but only one core is default (CM33) and will run automatically after reset.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-IMXRT700
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-K22F
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-K32L2A4S
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-K32L2B
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-K32L3A6
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
Note to CM4/CM0+ core execution
The target MCU is a dual core consisting of Cortex M4 and Cortex M0+ cores. The MCU boots by running CM4 core by default, so the cm4 example projects will run without any change. This demo application is not available for the CM0+ core.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster.
FRDM-MCXA153
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-MCXA156
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-MCXA577
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-MCXC242
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-MCXC444
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-MCXN236
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-MCXN947
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-MCXN947T
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-RW612
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
LPCXpresso51U68
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
LPCXpresso54628
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cable
OM13098: LPCXpresso54628 Development Board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection Use J3 USB port.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
LPCXpresso54S018
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
LPCXpresso54S018M
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
LPCXpresso55S16
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
LPCXpresso55S28
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
LPCXpresso55S36
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cable
LPCXpresso55S36 Development Board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection Use J3 USB port.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
LPCXpresso55S69
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
MC56F83000-EVK
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cable
MC56F83000 EVK board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required.
Prepare the Demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port (JM60 USB) on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target board. Run the application.
Connect a USB cable to the DSC USB port on the target board.
Running the demo
Run FreeMASTER and use connection wizard to connect at 115200 bps on newly discovered virtual serial port on PC.
Click on “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” on the Welcome page.
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster.
MCX-N5XX-EVK
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
MCX-N9XX-EVK
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
MIMXRT1024-EVK
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
MIMXRT1040-EVK
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
MIMXRT1060-EVKB
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
MIMXRT1060-EVKC
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
MIMXRT1160-EVK
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Multi-core considerations
There are example applications prepared for both CM4 and CM7 cores of the RT116x target platform. The debugger is typically able to load and run the code on any of the cores, but only one core is default (CM7) and will run automatically after reset. This means that the flash-based targets (and both Debug and Release targets on MCUXpresso IDE) are only usable on the default core.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
MIMXRT1170-EVKB
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Multi-core considerations
There are example applications prepared for both CM4 and CM7 cores of the RT117x target platform. The debugger is typically able to load and run the code on any of the cores, but only one core is default (CM7) and will run automatically after reset. This means that the flash-based targets (and both Debug and Release targets on MCUXpresso IDE) are only usable on the default core.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
MIMXRT1180-EVK
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Multi-core considerations
There are example applications prepared for both CM33 and CM7 cores of the RT118x target platform. The debugger is typically able to load and run the code on any of the cores, but only one core is default (CM33) and will run automatically after reset. This means that the flash-based targets (and both Debug and Release targets on MCUXpresso IDE) are only usable on the default core.
Note that you also need to create an AHAB (Advanced High-assurance Boot) package, put the executable application into the package and flash it to the board using SPSDK nxpimage and blhost tools.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
MIMXRT685-AUD-EVK
Hardware requirements
2x Mini/micro USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
MIMXRT700-EVK
Hardware requirements
2x USB cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-MCXA266
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-MCXA366
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster
FRDM-MCXA287
Hardware requirements
2x USB-C cables
Target microcontroller board
Personal Computer
FreeMASTER 2.5 or later installed on PC
Board settings
No special settings are required. The demo communicates over a virtual serial line (CDC) interface implemented by the microcontroller application and available at the device USB port. Two USB cables are required, one for the debugger session and the other for the microcontroller device USB port connection.
Prepare the demo
Connect a USB cable between the host PC and the Debug USB port on the target board.
Compile and download the program to the target microcontroller.
Run and resume application execution when debugger stops in the main() function.
Connect with FreeMASTER
Connect the 2nd USB cable between host PC and the microcontroller USB port on the target board.
Wait for the operating system to configure the new USB serial device and assigns the COMx port.
Run FreeMASTER, use the Connection Wizard or open Project Options.
Select serial communication, choose the newly installed COMx port and connect at speed 115200 bps.
Start communication, FreeMASTER loads the initial TSA Active Content links in the Welcome page.
Click the “FreeMASTER Demonstration Project (embedded in device)” in the Welcome page
The demo is now running, you should be able to watch variable values and graphs.
More information
Read more information about FreeMASTER tool at http://www.nxp.com/freemaster. Feel free to ask questions and report issues at FreeMASTER’s community page at https://community.nxp.com/community/freemaster