Network Communication

Hardware Setup

  • Network cable
  • Router (select based on customer requirements)
  • Mainboard and PC on the same network or directly connected

Network Configuration

In the board’s Settings → Hardware Settings, select Network as the communication method:

  • Router mode: When connected to a router with DHCP, use Auto Obtain IP for configuration
  • Direct connection: When directly connected to a PC, configure the IP address manually

The board must be restarted after network parameter changes.

Data Exchange Examples

  1. Configure network parameters on the board and restart; load and enable the corresponding Lua script

Network config

  1. Download software that supports network data transfer (e.g., Bittly on Linux)

Network software config

  1. Set the network protocol, board IP address, and communication port
  2. Send data frames ending with \r\n; canvas objects bound to registers update

Connection Methods

MethodDescription
Via routerBoard obtains IP automatically; PC communicates with the board on the same subnet
Direct cableManually configure board and PC with IPs on the same subnet

Notes

  • The board must be restarted after network parameter changes
  • The communication port must match the board configuration
  • Data frames must end with \r\n