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Please read the tutorial's [[Getting Started#Dos and Don'ts|Dos and Don'ts]]. | Please read the tutorial's [[Getting Started#Dos and Don'ts|Dos and Don'ts]]. | ||
The board is shipped without firmware, it hence needs first to be flashed (see [[Docu for witespy board#Flashing Firmware|here]]). | |||
== Shop Link == | == Shop Link == | ||
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* diode for on-board bluetooth module not populated (see [[Docu for witespy board#On-board Bluetooth|here]]) | * diode for on-board bluetooth module not populated (see [[Docu for witespy board#On-board Bluetooth|here]]) | ||
* the board comes without firmware | * the board comes without firmware | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == | ||
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== On-board Bluetooth == | == On-board Bluetooth == | ||
The witespy board can be equipped with a [[Bluetooth Module HC06|HC06 bluetooth module]] on the bottom side of the board. However, a diode, which is needed for the on-board bluetooth module to work, is not populated. Its location is shown in the photo below. In principle any diode which fits on the pads can be used, but preferably a Shottky diode is choosen. The "original" type is a [http://www.nxp.com/documents/data_sheet/BAS40_1PSXXSB4X_SER.pdf 1PS76SB40]. A possibly simpler solution is to just short circuit the two pads by e.g. soldering a piece of wire across them. However, the communication via the UART port wouldn't work then anymore | The witespy board can be equipped with a [[Bluetooth Module HC06|HC06 bluetooth module]] on the bottom side of the board. However, a diode, which is needed for the on-board bluetooth module to work, is not populated. Its location is shown in the photo below. In principle any diode which fits on the pads can be used, but preferably a Shottky diode is choosen. The "original" type is a [http://www.nxp.com/documents/data_sheet/BAS40_1PSXXSB4X_SER.pdf 1PS76SB40]. A possibly simpler solution is to just short circuit the two pads by e.g. soldering a piece of wire across them. However, the communication via the UART port wouldn't work then anymore. | ||
{{COMMENT|When you don't need or use the UART port, you can simply jumper across the diode pads permanently with a piece of wire.}} | |||
For further info on the HC06 bluetooth module, and its installation and configuration, see [[Bluetooth Module HC06]]. | For further info on the HC06 bluetooth module, and its installation and configuration, see [[Bluetooth Module HC06]]. | ||
[[File:Storm32bgc-v11-witespy-diode-location.jpg|450px]] | [[File:Storm32bgc-v11-witespy-diode-location.jpg|450px]] | ||
Revision as of 15:05, 17 August 2014
This page provides documentation for the STorM32-BGC board sold by Witespy - Ready To Fly Quads.
Dos and Don'ts
Please read the tutorial's Dos and Don'ts.
The board is shipped without firmware, it hence needs first to be flashed (see here).
Shop Link
Board Configuration
- board version: v1.1
- board color: blue
- motor drivers in DFN packages: yes
- on-board MPU: yes
- on-board bluetooth module: no
- I2C plug type: picoblade (1.25mm JST)
- I2C#2 plug type: picoblade (1.25mm JST)
- pin headers: no
Included accessories:
- MPU module
- cable with connectors for MPU module
Comments:
- diode for on-board bluetooth module not populated (see here)
- the board comes without firmware
Specifications
- supply voltage: 6 - 18 V or 2 - 4S
- motor current: max. 1.5 A per motor
Comment: This is not yet fully exploited, motors with resistances of 12 Ohm or larger have been tested to be well handled at 4S (see here, here), motors with 10 Ohm may be handled with care (see here and here). - board dimensions: 50 mm x 50 mm, 45 mm bolt to bolt, holes Ø3 mm
Pins and Connectors
File:Stom32-bgc-witespy-ports-and-connections-01.jpg
Flashing Firmware
Follow the instructions for v1.1 boards in the How to flash firmware manual.
File:Stom32-bgc-witespy-flashing-w-usbttladapter-connections-01.jpg
On-board Bluetooth
The witespy board can be equipped with a HC06 bluetooth module on the bottom side of the board. However, a diode, which is needed for the on-board bluetooth module to work, is not populated. Its location is shown in the photo below. In principle any diode which fits on the pads can be used, but preferably a Shottky diode is choosen. The "original" type is a 1PS76SB40. A possibly simpler solution is to just short circuit the two pads by e.g. soldering a piece of wire across them. However, the communication via the UART port wouldn't work then anymore.
Comment: When you don't need or use the UART port, you can simply jumper across the diode pads permanently with a piece of wire.
For further info on the HC06 bluetooth module, and its installation and configuration, see Bluetooth Module HC06.
