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Brand	-
Category	Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards
Origin	-
Processor	Renesas RZ/N2L Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A55
Real-time OS	RT-Thread Professional Edition Pre-installed
Industrial Protocol	EtherCAT Slave Controller (ESC) Integrated
Ethernet Ports	2x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45 with Daisy-chain support)
Memory	512MB DDR3L RAM, 4GB eMMC Flash
Expansion Interface	Arduino-compatible GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART headers
Debug Interface	JTAG/SWD via USB Type-C connector
Power Supply	5V DC via USB-C or external terminal block
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C (Industrial Grade)
Dimensions	85mm x 55mm x 18mm

6 reviews

Anonymous

Mar 31, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Great hardware, steep learning curve

The RZ/N2L chip is powerful and handles real-time tasks beautifully. However, if you are new to RT-Thread, expect to spend some time reading the wiki. Once configured, the performance is outstanding.

Anonymous

Mar 28, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Solid performance, minor docs gaps

The board works exactly as advertised for EtherCAT communications. I deducted one star because some of the advanced GPIO examples were missing from the initial download, but support filled the gap quickly.

Anonymous

Mar 26, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Perfect for Industrial IoT Prototyping

This board made setting up an EtherCAT slave node incredibly straightforward. The RT-Thread integration is seamless, and the documentation provided by the manufacturer is detailed enough to get started within hours.

Anonymous

Mar 24, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Robust build quality

Used this in a harsh factory environment for testing. The temperature range holds up well, and the dual Ethernet ports make daisy-chaining devices very clean without needing extra switches.

Anonymous

Mar 21, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Best-in-class for RT-Thread users

If you are already in the RT-Thread ecosystem, this is a no-brainer. The deterministic behavior of the RZ/N2L combined with the OS makes complex motion control applications easy to develop.

Anonymous

Mar 04, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Excellent value for evaluation

Compared to other industrial eval boards, this offers incredible value. Having the ESC integrated on the RZ/N2L saves so much board space and design time for our custom carrier projects.

5 FAQ

Q: Are there expansion modules available for adding CAN bus?

A: Yes, there are several compatible expansion modules available in our store that plug into the Arduino-compatible headers, including a dedicated CAN FD module for industrial networking.

Q: Is the source code for the EtherCAT stack included?

A: Yes, the board comes with access to the RT-Thread professional source code and the specific EtherCAT slave stack implementation for the RZ/N2L, available via our GitHub repository after registration.

Q: Does this board support acting as an EtherCAT Master?

A: The RT-Thread EtherKit with the RZ/N2L chip is primarily optimized and licensed for EtherCAT Slave operation. While the hardware is capable, the included software stack focuses on slave functionality. Please contact sales for master stack licensing options.

Q: What IDE is recommended for development on this board?

A: We recommend using RT-Thread Studio IDE, which has native support for the RZ/N2L architecture and includes project templates specifically for the EtherKit board.

Q: Can I power this board directly from a 24V industrial supply?

A: No, the board requires a regulated 5V input. You will need an external 24V-to-5V DC/DC converter if you plan to connect it directly to a standard industrial 24V rail.

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