Getting Started with the EasyEVSE Development Platform (FreeRTOS, Wi-Fi 4)

Last Modified: Jun 17, 2024

Contents of this document

  • 1

    Solution Hardware

  • 2

    Get to Know the Software

  • 3

    Unbox and Setup

  • 4

    Assembly

  • 5

    Plug it In

    Contents of this document

    1. Solution Hardware

    Get the required hardware and miscellaneous hardware and tools

    1.1 Required Hardware

    The hardware required to assemble, wire, and run the EasyEVSE is listed below:

    • 1x MIMXRT1060-EVKB or MIMXRT1064-EVK
    • 1x OM-SE050ARD-E security development board
    • 1x TWR-KM35Z75M, TWR-KM34Z75M, or TWR-KM34Z50M development board for metering
    • 1x CLEV6630ARD NFC board
    • 1x RK043FN02H-CT 4.3-inch TFT 480*272 LCD display

    By using Wi-Fi connectivity:

    • 1x Murata Wi-Fi module: 1XK M.2 Module
    • 1x uSD-M2 Adapter: LBEE0ZZ1WE-uSD-M2

    1.2 Miscellaneous Hardware and Tools

    The miscellaneous hardware and tools required to assembly the platform is shown below:

    • 1x RJ45 Ethernet UTP cable (for using Ethernet connection to the cloud)
    • 2.54-mm jumper cables: 3 male-to-female cables and 2 male-to-male cables
    • 1x NFC passive device; for example, blank NFC MIFARE or NTAG sample cards
    • Electronic diagonal cutters
    • Soldering Iron and solder core wire
    • Double sided foam tape
    • ESD tweezers
    • 4x 2 ½’’ standoff screws

    Optional, if the Wi-Fi is to be connected additional miscellaneous hardware and tools are required:

    • 1x FPC FFC PCB Converter Connector Board 24P 0.5 mm to Female Side 1 mm Back to DIP 2.54 mm
    • 1x FFC Loop Cable 24 Pin 0.5 mm
    • 2.54-mm jumper cables: 8x male-to-female jumper cables

    NOTE: If using the Wi-Fi only, there is no need for soldering iron and solder core wire, ESD tweezers and RJ45 Ethernet UTP cable

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    2. Get to Know the Software

    Get the required software

    This short video list all the required software for this initial simplified setup.

    The below sections provide links to the required software.

    2.1 Install the MCUXpresso IDE

    Download and install the latest version of the IDE for your operating system.

    Get MCUXpresso IDE

    2.2 Install the MCUXpresso SDK

    Build, download and install the MCUXpresso SDK for your MIMXRT1060-EVKB or MIMXRT1064-EVK and TWR-KM3x board variant.

    Get MCUXpresso SDK

    2.3 Get the EasyEVSE Software

    Download and extract the .

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    3. Unbox and Setup

    3.1 Ethernet Solution

    This video describes the unboxing and setup of each one of the EasyEVSE development boards and LCD. Including the creation and setup of Azure IoT Central application, using a shareable link template and the configuration of a mutually secure and authenticated connection with the Azure IoT Central.

    The communication with the server is done over the Ethernet.

    3.2 Wi-Fi Solution

    The default configuration of the project is with the Ethernet enable. To change that, set the ENABLE_WIFI define to 1 in the EVSE_config.h file as presented in the picture and recompile de project. Then follow the steps from the following video to setup the software and hardware for Wi-Fi connectivity

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    4. Assembly

    This chapter shows how to assembley all the components which are part of the kit. The Wi-Fi subchapter shows only the difference with the Ethernet solution.

    4.1 Ethernet Solution

    This video shows the steps to stack and connect all the boards of the platform.

    4.2 Wi-Fi Solution

    The video shows how to connect the Wi-Fi, NFC and secure element. Watch the Ethernet video to learn how to connect the display.

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    5. Plug it In

    This chapter shows how to assembley all the components which are part of the kit. The Wi-Fi subchapter shows only the difference with the Ethernet solution.

    5.1 Ethernet Solution

    This video shows the required power up sequence of the platform. Also, provides recommended steps for testing communication of NFC and meter boards with the service processing board (MIMXRT1060-EVKB or MIMXRT1064-EVK).

    Once you successfully completed this getting started setup, refer to the available design resources.

    The User Guide provides additional information on how to use your Azure IoT Central application to monitor telemetry, update properties and send commands to your EasyEVSE device.

    To simplify the start-up process, the Plug and Trust SE050 secure element was not implemented in this getting started setup. Refer to the User Manual to learn how to implement it and to get a detailed description of each building block of the platform.

    The NXP EasyEVSE EV Charging Station Software and Support training will show you how the development platform helps to address key design challenges faced by EV charging station developers and to learn more how to leverage this platform in your EV Charging Station project.

    5.2 Wi-Fi Solution

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