SparkFun RA6M5 Thing Plus: Your High-Performance, Real-Time Project Powerhouse
Unleash the full potential of your electronics projects with the SparkFun RA6M5 Thing Plus Development Board. Powered by the Renesas RA6M5 microcontroller, this board delivers an impressive 200MHz clock speed, ensuring smooth responsiveness and lightning-fast data processing for your real-time applications. Whether you’re building complex robotics, industrial automation systems, or cutting-edge IoT devices, the RA6M5 Thing Plus provides the power and speed you need to bring your ideas to life.
Seamless Connectivity and Expansion for Limitless Possibilities
The RA6M5 Thing Plus features the familiar Feather footprint and Qwiic connector, making it incredibly easy to connect a wide range of sensors and accessories in a simple plug-and-play fashion. With 2MB of built-in Flash memory and a convenient microSD card slot, you’ll have plenty of space to store your code and data, allowing for larger, more complex projects.

Unparalleled Versatility for Every Skill Level
Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or a maker just starting out, the RA6M5 Thing Plus is designed to cater to your needs. The board boasts 512kB of SRAM, 21 general-purpose pins, and an additional 16MB of Flash memory, providing the flexibility and resources to tackle a wide range of projects. While the default Arduino core offers a user-friendly entry point, experienced users can explore the microcontroller’s full potential to create truly groundbreaking applications.

Effortless Wireless Connectivity with Bluetooth Low Energy
The RA6M5 Thing Plus comes equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity, thanks to the integrated DA14531MOD module from Renesas. This energy-efficient module consumes a mere 4mA during transmission and can even operate on a small coin-cell battery. With Renesas’ SmartBond-CodeLess AT command set, you can easily configure Bluetooth connections without the need for complex programming, making wireless communication a breeze.

Key Features That Set RA6M5 Thing Plus Apart:

Renesas RA6M5 Microcontroller: 200MHz clock speed for real-time applications

Ample Memory: 2MB Flash, 512kB SRAM, 16MB additional Flash, microSD card slot

Extensive Connectivity: Feather footprint, Qwiic connector, 21 GPIO pins (14 are 5V tolerant)

Bluetooth Low Energy: DA14531MOD module with SmartBond-CodeLess commands

Versatile Peripherals: Multiple UARTs, SPI, I2C, ADC, DAC, PWM channels

3.3V Logic Level: Some 5V tolerant pins

Additional Features: LiPo battery charging, RGB LED, user button, SWD pins, QSPI Flash

Important Note: The RA6M5 Thing Plus primarily operates at 3.3V logic level. However, it does offer some 5V tolerant pins for added convenience.
Get Your SparkFun RA6M5 Thing Plus Today
Empower your creativity and build the projects you’ve always dreamed of with the SparkFun RA6M5 Thing Plus Development Board. Order yours now and experience the power, versatility, and ease of use that make it the ideal choice for makers and engineers.

Resources

Schematic
Eagle Files
Board Dimensions
Graphical Datasheet
Hookup Guide

Renesas-Arduino Core(unofficial)
Arduino Libraries:

FastLED Arduino library
SparkFun MAX1704x Fuel Gauge Arduino library
CodeLess Arduino Library(unofficial)

Datasheets:

RT9080 Datasheet
LM66200 Datasheet
MCP73831 Datasheet
MAX17048 Datasheet
WS2812 Datasheet
MX25L12833F Datasheet

Renesas Components:

RA6M5 Product Page

Documentation

RA6M5 Group Datasheet
RA6M5 Group User Manual: Hardware

Software and Tools

DA14531MOD Product Page