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ESP8684 Click with Fusion for Tiva v8

Published Nov 13, 2023

Click board™

ESP8684 Click

Dev. board

Fusion for Tiva v8

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

TM4C129ENCPDT

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

ESP8684 Click is based on the ESP8684-MINI-1, a highly integrated WiFi, and a Bluetooth 5 module from Espressif Systems. It is based on the ESP8684H2 embedded 32-bit RISC-V single-core processor operating at up to 120MHz frequency. The processor also has an on-chip 576KB of ROM and 272KB of SRAM memory, supporting flash in-circuit programming (ICP). It also features an internal co-existence mechanism between WiFi and Bluetooth to share the same printed PCB antenna. The downside is that you can’t use both WiFi and Bluetooth at the same time. ESP8684 Click is an IEEE802.11b/g/n-compliant and supports 20MHz bandwidth in the 2.4GHz band. In 1T1R mode, it can achieve data rates of up to 72.2Mbps. In addition, the module supports WiFi Multimedia (WMM), fragmentation and defragmentation, transmit opportunity (TXOP), automatic beacon monitoring hardware (hardware TSF), and more. As for Bluetooth, the module can achieve

speeds of 125kbps, 500kbps, 1Mbps, and 2Mbps. The security features secure boot, flash encryption, 1024-bit OTP up to 256 bits for use, cryptographic hardware acceleration, and more. This Click board™ is equipped with a USB type C connector and circuits that allow you to establish direct communication between the ESP8684 module and a PC. This communication can be used for testing purposes or for upgrading the software. For uploading software to the ESP8684 module, there is an auto-reset circuit and the CP2102N, a USB-to-UART bridge from Silicon Labs. Two LEDs, RX and TX, are there to visually confirm the data exchange over this bridge. In addition, two buttons, RESET and BOOT, allow you to enter the ESP8684’s boot mode. Finally, a header contains 3 GPIOs and a GND for user configuration and can be used for an analog interface. ESP8684 Click uses a standard 2-Wire UART interface to communicate with the host MCU with commonly

used UART RTS and CTS control flow pins. Besides the available software and libraries we provide, you can use a set of AT commands to program the ESP8684 module. In addition to the UART bridge and two onboard buttons, you can enter the ESP8684’s boot mode via RST and BT pins of the mikroBUS™ socket. Thanks to the onboard NCP1117 LDO, which converts USB voltage into the 3.3V necessary for operation, this board can be standalone independent of the mikroBUS™ socket. This Click board™ can be operated only with a 3.3V logic voltage level. The board must perform appropriate logic voltage level conversion before using MCUs with different logic levels. Also, this Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.

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Features overview

Development board

Fusion for TIVA v8 is a development board specially designed for the needs of rapid development of embedded applications. It supports a wide range of microcontrollers, such as different 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M based MCUs from Texas Instruments, regardless of their number of pins, and a broad set of unique functions, such as the first-ever embedded debugger/programmer over a WiFi network. The development board is well organized and designed so that the end-user has all the necessary elements, such as switches, buttons, indicators, connectors, and others, in one place. Thanks to innovative manufacturing technology, Fusion for TIVA v8 provides a fluid and immersive working experience, allowing access

anywhere and under any circumstances at any time. Each part of the Fusion for TIVA v8 development board contains the components necessary for the most efficient operation of the same board. An advanced integrated CODEGRIP programmer/debugger module offers many valuable programming/debugging options, including support for JTAG, SWD, and SWO Trace (Single Wire Output)), and seamless integration with the Mikroe software environment. Besides, it also includes a clean and regulated power supply module for the development board. It can use a wide range of external power sources, including a battery, an external 12V power supply, and a power source via the USB Type-C (USB-C) connector.

Communication options such as USB-UART, USB HOST/DEVICE, CAN (on the MCU card, if supported), and Ethernet is also included. In addition, it also has the well-established mikroBUS™ standard, a standardized socket for the MCU card (SiBRAIN standard), and two display options for the TFT board line of products and character-based LCD. Fusion for TIVA v8 is an integral part of the Mikroe ecosystem for rapid development. Natively supported by Mikroe software tools, it covers many aspects of prototyping and development thanks to a considerable number of different Click boards™ (over a thousand boards), the number of which is growing every day.

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Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Type

8th Generation

Architecture

ARM Cortex-M4

MCU Memory (KB)

1024

Silicon Vendor

Texas Instruments

Pin count

128

RAM (Bytes)

262144

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

Boot Signal
PD0
AN
Reset
PK3
RST
UART RTS
PH0
CS
NC
NC
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
NC
NC
PWM
UART CTS
PQ4
INT
UART TX
PK1
TX
UART RX
PK0
RX
NC
NC
SCL
NC
NC
SDA
NC
NC
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Take a closer look

Click board™ Schematic

ESP8684 Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

Fusion for PIC v8 front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Fusion for Tiva v8 as your development board.

Fusion for PIC v8 front image hardware assembly
GNSS2 Click front image hardware assembly
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NECTO Compiler Selection Step Image hardware assembly
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Application Output

1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.

2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.

3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.

Software Support

Library Description

This library contains API for ESP8684 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • esp8684_send_cmd - ESP8684 send command with arguments function.

  • esp8684_send_query_cmd - ESP8684 send query command function.

  • esp8684_connect_to_network - ESP8684 connect to network function.

Open Source

Code example

The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.

/*!
 * @file main.c
 * @brief ESP8684 Click Example.
 *
 * # Description
 * This example connects to the desired WiFi network and then
 * connects to the TCP/UDP server, writes then reads data to and from it.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * Initializes driver and wifi communication, then connects to the desired WiFi network
 * and sends data to the TCP/UDP server.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * Writes and reads data from TCP/UDP server, processes all incoming data 
 * and displays them on the USB UART.
 *
 * ## Additional Function
 * - void esp8684_clear_app_buf ( void )
 * - void esp8684_log_app_buf ( void )
 * - err_t esp8684_process ( void )
 * - err_t esp8684_rsp_check ( uint8_t *response )
 * - void esp8684_error_check( err_t error_flag )
 * - void esp8684_send_message ( uint8_t *link_id, uint8_t *message )
 * - void esp8684_con_device_to_network ( void )
 * - void esp8684_send_data ( void )
 *
 * @author Stefan Ilic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "esp8684.h"
#include "string.h"
#include "conversions.h"

#define PROCESS_BUFFER_SIZE 200

#define ESP8684_SSID                        "MikroE Public"
#define ESP8684_PASSWORD                    "mikroe.guest"

#define ESP8684_DATA                        "MikroE ESP8684 Click"

// TCP/UDP example parameters
#define REMOTE_IP                           "77.46.162.162" // TCP/UDP echo server IP address
#define REMOTE_PORT                         "51111"         // TCP/UDP echo server port
#define TCP_LINK_ID                         "0"             // TCP link ID
#define UDP_LINK_ID                         "1"             // UDP link ID

esp8684_t esp8684;
log_t logger;

uint8_t app_buf[ PROCESS_BUFFER_SIZE ] = { 0 };
int32_t app_buf_len = 0;

err_t app_error_flag;

/**
 * @brief ESP8684 clearing application buffer.
 * @details This function clears memory of application buffer and reset its length.
 * @return Nothing.
 * @note None.
 */
void esp8684_clear_app_buf ( void );

/**
 * @brief ESP8684 log application buffer.
 * @details This function logs application buffer and reset its length.
 * @return Nothing.
 * @note None.
 */
void esp8684_log_app_buf ( void );

/**
 * @brief ESP8684 data reading function.
 * @details This function reads data from device and concatenates data to application buffer. 
 * @return @li @c  0 - Read some data.
 *         @li @c -1 - Nothing is read.
 * See #err_t definition for detailed explanation.
 * @note None.
 */
err_t esp8684_process ( void );

/**
 * @brief ESP8684 response check function.
 * @details This function checks the response of the sent command.
 * @param[in] response : Expected response. 
 * @return @li @c  0 - Responded as expected.
 *         @li @c -1 - The response isn't the same..
 * See #err_t definition for detailed explanation.
 * @note None.
 */
err_t esp8684_rsp_check ( uint8_t *response );

/**
 * @brief ESP8684 error check function.
 * @details This function checks if error has occurred.
 * @param[in] error_flag : Data to be checked. 
 * @return Nothing.
 * @note None.
 */
void esp8684_error_check( err_t error_flag );

/**
 * @brief ESP8684 send message function.
 * @details This function is used to send messages to the host.
 * @param[in] link_id : Host link id. 
 * @param[in] message : Message to be sent. 
 * @return Nothing.
 * @note None.
 */
void esp8684_send_message ( uint8_t *link_id, uint8_t *message );

/**
 * @brief ESP8684 connect device to the network.
 * @details This function is used to connect device to network.
 * @return Nothing.
 * @note None.
 */
void esp8684_con_device_to_network ( void );

/**
 * @brief ESP8684 send message to the host.
 * @details This function is used to send messages to the host.
 * @return Nothing.
 * @note None.
 */
void esp8684_send_data ( void );

void application_init ( void ) 
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;  /**< Logger config object. */
    esp8684_cfg_t esp8684_cfg;  /**< Click config object. */

    /** 
     * Logger initialization.
     * Default baud rate: 115200
     * Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
     * @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX 
     * are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will 
     * need to define them manually for log to work. 
     * See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
     */
    LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
    log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
    log_info( &logger, " Application Init " );

    // Click initialization.
    esp8684_cfg_setup( &esp8684_cfg );
    ESP8684_MAP_MIKROBUS( esp8684_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    if ( UART_ERROR == esp8684_init( &esp8684, &esp8684_cfg ) ) 
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    
    esp8684_default_cfg( &esp8684 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    
    esp8684_process( );
    esp8684_clear_app_buf( );
    
    esp8684_send_cmd( &esp8684, ESP8684_CMD_AT, NULL );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_OK );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    esp8684_send_cmd( &esp8684, ESP8684_CMD_RST, NULL );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_READY );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    esp8684_process( );
    esp8684_clear_app_buf();
    
    esp8684_send_cmd( &esp8684, ESP8684_CMD_GMR, NULL );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_OK );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    // Communication initialization
    esp8684_con_device_to_network ( );
    
    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}

void application_task ( void ) 
{
    log_printf( &logger, "Sending and reading data from the TCP/UDP server \r\n" );
    esp8684_send_data( );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
}

int main ( void ) 
{
    /* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
    #ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
    preinit();
    #endif
    
    application_init( );
    
    for ( ; ; ) 
    {
        application_task( );
    }

    return 0;
}

void esp8684_clear_app_buf ( void )
{
    memset( app_buf, 0, app_buf_len );
    app_buf_len = 0;
}

void esp8684_log_app_buf ( void )
{
    for ( int32_t buf_cnt = 0; buf_cnt < app_buf_len; buf_cnt++ )
    {
        log_printf( &logger, "%c", app_buf[ buf_cnt ] );
    }
    esp8684_clear_app_buf(  );
}

err_t esp8684_process ( void )
{
    err_t return_flag = ESP8684_ERROR;
    int32_t rx_size;
    uint8_t rx_buff[ ESP8684_RX_DRV_BUFFER_SIZE ] = { 0 };
    
    rx_size = esp8684_generic_read( &esp8684, rx_buff, ESP8684_RX_DRV_BUFFER_SIZE );

    if ( rx_size > 0 )
    { 
        int32_t buf_cnt = 0;
        return_flag = ESP8684_OK;

        if ( app_buf_len + rx_size >= ESP8684_RX_DRV_BUFFER_SIZE )
        {
            esp8684_clear_app_buf( );
            return_flag = ESP8684_OVERFLOW;
        }
        else
        {
            buf_cnt = app_buf_len;
            app_buf_len += rx_size;
        }

        for ( int32_t rx_cnt = 0; rx_cnt < rx_size; rx_cnt++ )
        {
            if ( rx_buff[ rx_cnt ] != 0 ) 
            {
                app_buf[ ( buf_cnt + rx_cnt ) ] = rx_buff[ rx_cnt ];
            }
            else
            {
                buf_cnt--;
                app_buf_len--;
            }
        }
    } 

    return return_flag;
}

err_t esp8684_rsp_check ( uint8_t *response )
{
    uint16_t timeout_cnt = 0;
    uint16_t timeout = 50000;
    err_t error_flag = esp8684_process( );
    if ( ( error_flag != ESP8684_OK ) && ( error_flag != ESP8684_ERROR ) )
    {
        return error_flag;
    }
    
    while ( ( strstr( app_buf, response ) == 0 ) && ( strstr( app_buf, ESP8684_RSP_ERROR ) == 0 ) )
    {
        error_flag = esp8684_process( );
        if ( ( error_flag != ESP8684_OK ) && ( error_flag != ESP8684_ERROR ) )
        {
            return error_flag;
        }
        
        timeout_cnt++;
        
        if ( timeout_cnt > timeout )
        {
            esp8684_clear_app_buf( );
            return ESP8684_TIMEOUT;
        }
        Delay_ms ( 1 );
    }
    esp8684_log_app_buf();
    
    return ESP8684_OK;
}

void esp8684_error_check( err_t error_flag )
{
    if ( ( ESP8684_OK != error_flag ) && ( error_flag != ESP8684_ERROR ) )
    {
        switch ( error_flag )
        {
            case ( ESP8684_OVERFLOW ):
                log_error( &logger, " Overflow!" );
                break;
            case ( ESP8684_TIMEOUT ):
                log_error( &logger, " Timeout!" );
                break;
            default:
                break;
        }
    }
    log_printf( &logger, "\r\n-----------------------------------\r\n" );
}

void esp8684_send_message ( uint8_t *link_id, uint8_t *message )
{
    uint8_t cmd_buf[ 100 ] = { 0 };
    uint8_t message_len_buf[ 5 ] = { 0 };
    uint16_t message_len = strlen( message );
    
    uint16_to_str( message_len, message_len_buf );
    l_trim( message_len_buf );
    r_trim( message_len_buf );
    strcpy( cmd_buf, link_id );
    strcat( cmd_buf, "," );
    strcat( cmd_buf, message_len_buf );
    esp8684_send_cmd( &esp8684, ESP8684_CMD_CIPSEND, cmd_buf );
    
    if ( ESP8684_OK == esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_READY_FOR_SEND ) )
    {
        esp8684_generic_write( &esp8684, message, strlen(message) ); 
        esp8684_generic_write( &esp8684, "\032", 1 ); 
    }
}

void esp8684_con_device_to_network ( void )
{
    esp8684_send_cmd( &esp8684, ESP8684_CMD_CWMODE, "1" );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_OK );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    esp8684_connect_to_network( &esp8684, ESP8684_SSID, ESP8684_PASSWORD );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_OK );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    esp8684_send_cmd( &esp8684, ESP8684_CMD_CIPMUX, "1" );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_OK );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    esp8684_send_cmd( &esp8684, ESP8684_CMD_CIPRECVMODE, "0" );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_OK );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    esp8684_send_query_cmd( &esp8684, ESP8684_CMD_CIPSTATE );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_OK );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
}

void esp8684_send_data ( void )
{
    esp8684_connect_for_trans( &esp8684, "TCP", TCP_LINK_ID, REMOTE_IP, REMOTE_PORT );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_OK );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    esp8684_connect_for_trans( &esp8684, "UDP", UDP_LINK_ID, REMOTE_IP, REMOTE_PORT );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_OK );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    esp8684_send_message( TCP_LINK_ID, ESP8684_DATA );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    log_printf( &logger, "Read data TCP: \r\n" );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_RECEIVE );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    
    esp8684_send_message( UDP_LINK_ID, ESP8684_DATA );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    log_printf( &logger, "Read data UDP: \r\n" );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_RECEIVE );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    esp8684_send_cmd( &esp8684, ESP8684_CMD_CIPCLOSE, TCP_LINK_ID );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_OK );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    esp8684_send_cmd( &esp8684, ESP8684_CMD_CIPCLOSE, UDP_LINK_ID );
    app_error_flag = esp8684_rsp_check( ESP8684_RSP_OK );
    esp8684_error_check( app_error_flag );
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
}

// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END

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