DevKit

Yunux

We recently placed an order for the TL721x family development board kit, but later found out that the the SDK is not available for this board.
Based on previous recommendation, someone suggested the ML7218D1-MERCURY-M0-PE11 module or the ML7218A-GAIA-M0-PE11 (larger module). However, I noticed that choosing either of these options would require some additional work on our side, such as power step-down design and soldering which I'm not so familiar with.
I also saw that these modules have their own development board kits. Could you please let me know whether using the module board kit would be flexible enough for our intended work and testing?

Additionally, in the Telink IoT Studio Quick Guide
(https://doc.telink-semi.cn/doc/e ... _Studio_User_Guide/
), I couldn’t find clear instructions on how to start and compile a new project. I’d appreciate it if you could point me to the correct section or provide some guidance on this. I really need someone that can speak English to support me.
Thank you very much for your support.

TL_long

There is a dedicated development platform for the ML7218x modules called the AIOT-DK1. This is described as a specialized development platform tailored for Telink modules, enabling flexible integration of both the ML7218D1-MERCURY-M0-PE11 (small module) and the ML7218A-GAIA-M0-PE11 (large module). [https://doc.telink-semi.cn/doc/en/hardware/res/module/aiot_dk1/]

The AIOT-DK1 motherboard supports:
1. On-board burning (firmware flashing via USB)
2. Combined use with peripheral submodules (LCD module, CODEC module, camera)
3. Power supply via USB Type-C
This means you would not need to design your own power step-down circuit or do complex soldering — you simply plug the module into the AIOT-DK1 motherboard. [https://doc.telink-semi.cn/doc/e ... DK1/AIOT-DK1_ug_en/]

For software, the AIOT-DK1 works with the tl_platform_sdk (version v3.5.0 or higher), and firmware can be burned directly via the Telink BDT tool over USB. [https://doc.telink-semi.cn/doc/e ... DK1/AIOT-DK1_ug_en/]

The user manual for the AIOT-DK1 can be downloaded here: https://doc.telink-semi.cn/doc/h ... DK1_User_Manual.pdf

For questions about creating and compiling projects, please post them in the software section for more accurate answers. Thank you.