Working with the example code

This section describe the basic code for the ARC Mainboard and how to use it.

Setting up a project for NXP Cup

Inside MCUXpresso, create a new project by going to "File", "New", and then "Project". A wizard will appear, in which you should select "New C/C++ Project" under "C/C++".

The SDK wizard is shown now. Select the MK64FN1M0xxx12 in the tap "SDK MCUs". Then select the "frdmk64f" board under "Available boards." This board fits the best to the ARC Board. Now, press "Next >".

You can use any name, but for clarity, we will call it "NXPCUP_c++". As project type select "C++ Project". The other settings can stay that way. Now you can finish the project wizard.

Including the example code

You can download the example code here.

First delete the main-file, "NXPCUP_c++.cpp", from the "source" folder. You will copy a new main into the folder. Now you copy all folders and files from the example code to the "source" folder in the project. Your project tree should look like this:

Writing your own code

The nxpcup_ARC_c++ is your main-file. Here you can call your implemented functions.

The software is based on a 3-layers model:

Interface Layer
The lowest layer is the one which interfaces the hardware peripherals.
Module Layer
The middle layer makes the peripherals work, using the interface layer. It controls the lighting luminosity, the acquisition of the image from the camera, the control of the motors through the HBridge, the control of the servomotor, the measure of the speed of each motor and the control of the wifi module.
Manager Layer
You can write your algorithm here by using the given file structure in the Applications folder.