Ports and Pins by Function - Revision history

OlliW at 16:25, 14 July 2025

2025-07-14T16:25:02Z

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	This page gives an overview and description of the many connections on the STorM32 main boards. For the details of their function and usage please consult the other wiki pages.		This page gives an overview and description of the many connections on the STorM32 main boards. For the details of their function and usage please consult the other wiki pages.

	The info on this page refers to the v1.3, v3.3 ~~and~~ v4.1 STorM32 boards. The pins on the v1.31 board are identical to that of the v1.3 board. The location of the ports are described in [[Pins and Connectors]].		The info on this page refers to the v1.3, v3.3, v4.1 and v6.2 STorM32 boards. The pins on the v1.31 board are identical to that of the v1.3 board. The location of the ports are described in [[Pins and Connectors]].

	Except of the ports {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}}, all ports are 5 V tolerant, which means that you can apply signals with voltages of up to 5 V to their pins without damaging the board. The ports {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}} are however not 5 V tolerant. '''''{{WARNING\|The voltage on the {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}} pins must not exceed 3.3 V}}'''''.		Except of the ports {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}}, all ports are 5 V tolerant, which means that you can apply signals with voltages of up to 5 V to their pins without damaging the board. The ports {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}} are however not 5 V tolerant. '''''{{WARNING\|The voltage on the {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}} pins must not exceed 3.3 V}}'''''.

OlliW at 16:19, 19 January 2024

2024-01-19T16:19:54Z

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	This page gives an overview and description of the many connections on the STorM32 main boards. For the details of their function and usage please consult the other wiki pages.		This page gives an overview and description of the many connections on the STorM32 main boards. For the details of their function and usage please consult the other wiki pages.

	The info on this page refers to the v3.x and v1.3 STorM32 boards. The pins of the v1.31 board are identical to that of the v1.3 board. The location of the ports are described in [[Pins and Connectors]].		The info on this page refers to the v1.3, v3.3 and v4.1 STorM32 boards. The pins on the v1.31 board are identical to that of the v1.3 board. The location of the ports are described in [[Pins and Connectors]].

	Except of the ports {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}}, all ports are 5 V tolerant, which means that you can apply signals with voltages of up to 5 V to their pins without damaging the board. The ports {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}} are however not 5 V tolerant. '''''{{WARNING\|The voltage on the {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}} pins must not exceed 3.3 V}}'''''.		Except of the ports {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}}, all ports are 5 V tolerant, which means that you can apply signals with voltages of up to 5 V to their pins without damaging the board. The ports {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}} are however not 5 V tolerant. '''''{{WARNING\|The voltage on the {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}} pins must not exceed 3.3 V}}'''''.

OlliW: /* RC */

2023-02-25T07:52:07Z

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	Their default function is to provide 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.		Their default function is to provide 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.

	Pin RC-0 ~~can alternatively~~ be configured as input to read the signal from a Spektrum satellite, or ~~the~~ Futaba S-bus and other serial protocols, or as UARTX serial (UARTX-Rx).		The pins can also assume alternative, different functions:
			* Pin RC-0: Can be configured as input to read the signal from a Spektrum satellite, or Futaba S-bus and other serial protocols, or as UARTX serial (UARTX-Rx).
	Pin RC-1 ~~can alternatively~~ be configured as output to generate PWM servo signals or as UARTX serial (UARTX-Tx)		* Pin RC-1: Can be configured as output to generate PWM servo signals or as UARTX serial (UARTX-Tx)
			* Pin RC-2: Can be configured as input for sum PPM signals.
	Pin RC-2 ~~can alternatively~~ be configured as input for sum PPM signals.

	== RC2 ==		== RC2 ==

OlliW at 07:46, 25 February 2023

2023-02-25T07:46:55Z

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	The info on this page refers to the v3.x and v1.3 STorM32 boards. The pins of the v1.31 board are identical to that of the v1.3 board. The location of the ports are described in [[Pins and Connectors]].		The info on this page refers to the v3.x and v1.3 STorM32 boards. The pins of the v1.31 board are identical to that of the v1.3 board. The location of the ports are described in [[Pins and Connectors]].

	Except of the ports POT, BUT and UART2/ESP, all ports are 5 V tolerant, which means that you can apply signals with voltages of up to 5 V to their pins without damaging the board. The ports POT, BUT and UART2/ESP are however not 5 V tolerant. '''''{{WARNING\|The voltage on the POT, BUT and UART2/ESP pins must not exceed 3.3 V}}'''''.		Except of the ports {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}}, all ports are 5 V tolerant, which means that you can apply signals with voltages of up to 5 V to their pins without damaging the board. The ports {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}} are however not 5 V tolerant. '''''{{WARNING\|The voltage on the {{BOX\|POT}}, {{BOX\|BUT}} and {{BOX\|UART2/ESP}} pins must not exceed 3.3 V}}'''''.

	The 3.3 V pins must only be used as supply. '''''{{WARNING\|Never apply any voltage to a 3.3 V pin}}''''' (unless you're an expert and know what you do).		The 3.3 V pins must only be used as supply. '''''{{WARNING\|Never apply any voltage to a 3.3 V pin}}''''' (unless you're an expert and know what you do).

OlliW at 07:45, 25 February 2023

2023-02-25T07:45:06Z

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	The info on this page refers to the v3.x and v1.3 STorM32 boards. The pins of the v1.31 board are identical to that of the v1.3 board. The location of the ports are described in [[Pins and Connectors]].		The info on this page refers to the v3.x and v1.3 STorM32 boards. The pins of the v1.31 board are identical to that of the v1.3 board. The location of the ports are described in [[Pins and Connectors]].

	Except of the ports POT, BUT and ESP~~/UART2~~, all ports are 5 V tolerant, which means that you can apply signals with voltages of up to 5 V to their pins without damaging the board. The ports POT, BUT and ESP~~/UART2~~ are however not 5 V tolerant. '''''{{WARNING\|The voltage on the POT, BUT and ~~EPS~~/~~UART2~~ pins must not exceed 3.3 V}}'''''.		Except of the ports POT, BUT and UART2/ESP, all ports are 5 V tolerant, which means that you can apply signals with voltages of up to 5 V to their pins without damaging the board. The ports POT, BUT and UART2/ESP are however not 5 V tolerant. '''''{{WARNING\|The voltage on the POT, BUT and UART2/ESP pins must not exceed 3.3 V}}'''''.

	The 3.3 V pins must only be used as supply. '''''{{WARNING\|Never apply any voltage to a 3.3 V pin}}''''' (unless you're an expert and know what you do).		The 3.3 V pins must only be used as supply. '''''{{WARNING\|Never apply any voltage to a 3.3 V pin}}''''' (unless you're an expert and know what you do).

OlliW at 00:25, 10 February 2023

2023-02-10T00:25:51Z

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	'''Function:''' Standard CAN port to communicate with the board. The bit rate is 1 Mbits/s. Details of the communication protocol can be found in the [[UAVCAN]] manual. The CAN 5 V pin is not a power supply, but "only" a sense line which is used by the CAN transceiver to detect the presence of a CAN bus and activate itself.		'''Function:''' Standard CAN port to communicate with the board. The bit rate is 1 Mbits/s. Details of the communication protocol can be found in the [[UAVCAN]] manual. The CAN 5 V pin is not a power supply, but "only" a sense line which is used by the CAN transceiver to detect the presence of a CAN bus and activate itself.
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	== SWD ==		== SWD ==
	'''Pins:''' SWDIO, Gnd, SWCLK, 3.3V		'''Pins:''' SWDIO, Gnd, SWCLK, 3.3V

OlliW: /* IR */

2023-02-10T00:25:30Z

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

	'''Function:''' Allows to connect an IR led to remote control a camera.		'''Function:''' Allows to connect an IR led to remote control a camera.
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	'''Function:''' Standard CAN port to communicate with the board. The bit rate is 1 Mbits/s. Details of the communication protocol can be found in the [[UAVCAN]] manual. The CAN 5 V pin is not a power supply, but "only" a sense line which is used by the CAN transceiver to detect the presence of a CAN bus and activate itself.		'''Function:''' Standard CAN port to communicate with the board. The bit rate is 1 Mbits/s. Details of the communication protocol can be found in the [[UAVCAN]] manual. The CAN 5 V pin is not a power supply, but "only" a sense line which is used by the CAN transceiver to detect the presence of a CAN bus and activate itself.
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	== SWD ==		== SWD ==
	'''Pins:''' SWDIO, Gnd, SWCLK, 3.3V		'''Pins:''' SWDIO, Gnd, SWCLK, 3.3V

OlliW: /* BUT */

2023-02-10T00:24:14Z

BUT

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

	'''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 or switch to it.		'''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 or switch to it.

OlliW: /* UART2 */

2023-01-21T13:36:13Z

UART2

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	'''Function:''' Standard serial port to communicate with the board. The serial is set to 115200 bps by default, no parity bit, one stop bit. Details of the communication protocol can be found in the article [[Serial Communication]].		'''Function:''' Standard serial port to communicate with the board. The serial is set to 115200 bps by default, no parity bit, one stop bit. Details of the communication protocol can be found in the article [[Serial Communication]].

	== UART2 ==		== UART2 / ESP ==
	'''Pins:''' Gnd, Rx2, Tx2, RST, GPIO0, 5 V		'''Pins:''' Gnd, Rx2, Tx2, RST, GPIO0, 5 V

OlliW at 13:34, 21 January 2023

2023-01-21T13:34:43Z

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 ''{{WARNING|'''WARNING:''' Be very careful with that port, the BAT pins carry the battery voltage and any contact to any of the other pins will immediately destroy the STorM32 board.}}''
 == RC ==
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 '''Function:''' These are general purpose pins. Currently they are used to connect up to three keys and/or switches.
 == SPK ==
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 '''Function:''' Allows to connect an IR led to remote control a camera.
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 == CAN ==