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Using Planet Debug in NECTO Studio

The Planet Debug feature in NECTO Studio offers a way to remotely connect, flash, and debug development board setups from anywhere. This powerful tool enables you to interact with real hardware setups hosted remotely, including MIKROE Click boards™, Clicker devices, and supported debug probes — all accessible right from your NECTO Studio IDE.

Practical Example: Connecting to a Remote Hardware Setup

📌 Reference Image 1: Planet Debug Tab Showing Available Hardware Setups

Planet Debug Feature Tab

Step 1: Open the Planet Debug Tab

  1. Launch NECTO Studio.
  2. Navigate to the Code section on the left toolbar.
  3. Open the Planet Debug tab on the right-hand side of the NECTO Studio interface.
  4. Shortcut: Press CTRL + 6 on your keyboard.
  5. Here, you will see a list of available remote development setups, including boards equipped with Click boards™, display devices, and debug probes.

Step 2: Select and Connect to a Hardware Setup

  1. Browse through the available hardware setups.
  2. Select any hardware setup that is available.
  3. Click GO to establish a live connection to the selected setup.

📌 Reference Image 2: Live Connection to Remote BLDC Motor Control Setup

Planet Debug Live Connection

Step 3: Remote Flashing and Debugging

  1. Once connected, you can flash firmware directly to the remote board.
  2. Use the Debug features to step through code, set breakpoints, and monitor variables remotely.
  3. All operations happen in real-time as if you were connected locally.

Step 4: Benefits of Using Planet Debug

  • Access real hardware remotely without physical presence.
  • Debug multiple hardware setups in parallel from a single NECTO Studio instance.
  • Save costs and time by utilizing shared Planet Debug setups.
  • Supports various MIKROE dev boards and Click boards™.
  • Fully integrated with NECTO Studio's powerful debugging and flashing tools.

Advanced Tips

  • Reserve your favorite hardware setups for quick access.
  • Use the search feature within Planet Debug to quickly find specific board configurations.
  • Combine Planet Debug with the Plot feature to visualize real-time data from remote boards.

Final Thoughts

NECTO Studio’s Planet Debug feature transforms your development workflow by bringing remote hardware control directly into your IDE. Whether you’re debugging motor control applications, sensor interfaces, or complex embedded projects, Planet Debug provides a reliable and efficient way to work with real hardware from anywhere in the world.