Which MPU modules do work with the board

2014-04-13T20:05:46Z

Irun4fundotca:

The STorM32-BGC works internally with a voltage of 3.3 V. Accordingly, it also provides (only) 3.3 V at its ports, which includes the I2C or I2C#2 ports to which external MPU modules and breakout boards are connected.

Most of the cheap MPU modules/breakout boards are however "Arduino compatible", which means that they have a 5V pin and can be supplied with voltages of 5 V and higher, thanks to an on-board voltage regulator. The question arises if these MPU modules do also work with the 3.3 V provided by the STorM32-BGC. The answer is:

According to current experience any MPU module works fine with the STorM32 board.

Specifically this inlcudes the [https://www.google.de/search?q=mpu+module+gy-521&client=firefox-a&hs=C3C&rls=org.mozilla:de:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=20USU8jdMOS9ygPhpYGgDQ&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAg&biw=1349&bih=915 GY-521] module. However, also the xoodee module and even the [https://www.google.de/search?q=gy-86+10dof&client=firefox-a&hs=GPs&rls=org.mozilla:de:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=NUYSU6bTPMP8ywPXgoLgDg&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAg&biw=1349&bih=915 GY-86 10DOF] module have been in use.

For more details see the rcgroups posts [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=27321450&postcount=55 #55], [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=27330700&postcount=59 #59].

Mpu Placement
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Pins and Connectors

2014-04-10T06:31:54Z

Irun4fundotca:

The info on this page refers to the board STorM32bgc v1.3.

The STorM32bgc provides many connections, which are grouped into what shall be called ports. A port consists typically of one or more pins, a Gnd pin and possibly a 3.3V pin. The pins of a port are typically labelled by the port name plus a number (e.g. AUX-0 refers to the pin 0 on the AUX port) or, if relevant, by its commonly known function (such as Gnd, 3.3V, Tx, Rx, SCL, SDA etc.). Some pins serve multiple purposes (e.g. pin RC-0 serves as Futaba S-BUS input or UART1-Rx).

Except of the ports POT and BUT all ports are 5 V tolerant, which means that you can apply signals with voltages of up to 5 V to them without damaging the board. The ports POT and BUT are however not 5 V tolerant. {{color|red|The voltage on the POT and BUT pins must not exceed 3.3 V}}.

The 3.3V pins should only be used as suplly. {{color|red|Never apply any voltage to a 3.3 V pin}} (unless you're an expert and know what you do).

{{color|red|'''the AUX, BUT, and POT ports are ONLY active IF the [Gimbal Configuration] parameter in the [Gimbal Setup] tab is set to "hand held".''' }}.

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The following ports are available:

== MOT0, MOT1, MOT2 ==
'''Function:''' These ports are the connectors for the motors. The yaw motor has to be connected to MOT2.

== I2C ==
'''Pins:''' Gnd, SCL, SDA, 3.3V

'''Function:''' Connector for the camera MPU module.

== I2C#2 ==
'''Pins:''' Gnd, SCL, SDA, 3.3V

'''Function:''' Connector for an external 2nd MPU module, if this is to be used instead of the on-board MPU.

== RC ==
'''Pins:''' Gnd, RC-0, RC-1, RC-2

'''Function:'''

== RC2 ==
'''Pins:''' Gnd, RC2-0, RC2-1, RC2-2, RC2-3

'''Function:''' Inputs for RC PWM signals. Typically RC receivers are connected to here. The input pulse lengths of 1 ms to 2 ms are converted to the value range -500 ... 500. The frequency of the input pulses can vary, and can be as high as 430 Hz.

== POT ==
'''Pins:''' Gnd, POT-0, POT-1, POT-2, 3.3V

'''Function:''' These three pins are connected to the analog digital converter (ADC) of the microprocessor and hence can digest analog signals. The analog signal is converted to the value range -500...500. Typically the central pins of potentiometers of e.g. a joystick are connected to here; the hot and cold potentionmeter pins go then to the Gnd and 3.3V pins.

{{color|red|'''WARNING:''' Never apply signals with voltages larger than 3.3 V to any of these pins, this will destroy your board immediately!}}

== BUT ==
'''Pins:''' Gnd, BUT-0

'''Function:''' This pin is actually also connected to the analog digital converter (ADC) of the microprocessor, but the analog signal are processed differently than those on the POT port. Currently this port is used to connect a key to it.

{{color|red|'''WARNING:''' Never apply signals with voltages larger than 3.3 V to any of these pins, this will destroy your board immediately!}}

== AUX ==
'''Pins:''' Gnd, AUX-0, AUX-1, AUX-2

'''Function:''' These are general purpose pins. Currently they are used to connect up to three keys.

'''Comment:''' On v1.2 and earlier boards this port provides the pins Gnd, AUX-0, AUX-1, 3.3V

== IR ==
'''Pins:''' Gnd, IR-0

'''Function:''' Allows to connect an IR led to remote control a camera.

== UART ==
'''Pins:''' Gnd, Rx, Tx

'''Function:''' Standard serial port to communicate with the board. The serial is set to 115200 bps, no parity bit, one stop bit. Details of the communication protocol can be found in the [http://www.olliw.eu/storm32bgc-wiki/index.php5/Technical_Manual Technical Manual].

== SWD ==
'''Pins:''' SWDIO, Gnd, SWCLK, 3.3V

'''Function:''' Connector for programming the microcontroller using a [http://www.st.com/web/en/catalog/tools/FM146/CL1984/SC724/SS1677/PF251168 ST-Link/V2] programming tool.