Get Started with the NXP i.MX RT1010 Development Kit

By Dogan Ibrahim

Overview of the NXP i.MX RT1010 Development Kit

This guide introduces the NXP i.MX RT1010 Development Kit, designed for creating Arm® Cortex®-M7 powered Audio, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and Motor Control projects.

Chapter 1: MIMXRT1010 Evaluation Kit (EVK) Hardware

Covers the EVK hardware, including the i.MX RT1010 processor, buttons, LEDs, connectors, and modules. It also provides initial setup instructions.

Chapter 2: MCUXpresso Software Installation

Details the installation of the MCUXpresso SDK and IDE, project creation, and importing projects, with notes on Visual Studio Code integration.

Chapter 3: Programming Examples and Debugging

Features basic programming examples like integer sums, tables, unit conversions, factorials, and debugging techniques.

Chapter 4: LED Projects

Explores various LED-based projects, such as flashing LEDs, Morse code, chasing LEDs, and LED counters.

Chapter 5: 7-Segment LED Displays

Covers the use of 7-segment displays for projects like counters, including multiplexing and timer interrupts.

Chapter 6: Serial Communication

Demonstrates serial communication, including inter-device communication with Arduino UNO.

Chapter 7: I²C Bus Interface

Explains the I²C bus and its applications, with projects like port expanders and temperature sensors.

Chapter 8: SPI Bus Interface

Details the SPI bus interface and its use with port expanders.

Chapter 9: Using LCDs

Focuses on LCDs (HD44780), covering text display, counters, and event counting.

Chapter 10: Analog-To-Digital Converter (ADC)

Explores ADC applications, including voltmeters, temperature sensors, light intensity measurement, and ohmmeters.

Chapter 11: Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

Discusses PWM theory, features, and applications, such as a mosquito repeller.

Chapter 12: Electric Motors

Covers electric motor control, including speed variation and direction changes.

Chapter 13: CMSIS-DSP Library

Introduces the CMSIS-DSP Library for tasks like matrix operations.

Chapter 14: Sound and Audio Signal Processing (DSP)

Explains audio concepts, file formats, and DSP techniques, including SAI and I²S buses.

Chapter 15: References and Index

Provides references and an index for the document.

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