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UA Micro Node V1.0

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Last updated 11 months ago

About

The UA CAN node allows you to create production grade PCBs without needing to worry about the complicated bit. Put the board to board connector on your project, wire in a sensor, a connector and now you have a CAN enabled project.

We do QA and software upload, meaning you just have to screw the board down to your project.

You can purchase the Micro node here

Specifications

  • 22x25mm

  • High reliability connector & mechanical fixing

  • screw heads accessible from the top of the board

  • STM32L431CCU6 processor, 256kB of flash

  • 200mA LDO - Any high power items should not use the 3.3V output

  • 750mA input fuse

  • Input diode

  • optional 120 ohm termination resistor via solder pad

  • status LED

  • AP periph firmware support

  • conformal coating to enable use in harsh environments

Pinout

Pin Number
hwdef function
STM/Physical

1

GND

2

GND

3

SDA

PB14

4

PB15

5

SCL

PB13

6

PA8

7

PB12

8

PA9

9

USART3_RX

PB11

10

PA10

11

USART3_TX

PB10

12

PA11

13

SPI1_CS2

PB2

14

PA12

15

ADC1_IN16

PB1

16

SWD

PA13

17

ADC1_IN15

PB0

18

SDC

PA14

19

SPI1_MOSI

PA7

20

PA15

21

ADC1_IN11

PA6

22

SPI1_MISO

PB4

23

SPI1_SCK

PA5

24

PB5

25

SPI1_CS1

PA4

26

USART1_TX

PB6

27

USART2_RX

PA3

28

USART1_RX

PB7

29

USART2_TX

PA2

30

BOOTO

31

ADC1_IN6

PA1

32

PC13

33

ADC1_IN5

PA0

34

GND

35

NRST

36

3.3V

37

CANH

(CAN RX/TX is on PB8, 9)

38

CANL

(CAN RX/TX is on PB8,9)

39

5V

40

5V

Mechanical

Standoffs

The can node is designed to mounted with screws for maximum mechanical security, whilst still being replaceable. We recommend using SMT standoffs to minimise build time and allow the node to be changed without access to the bottom of the board.

We've selected a standoff from mouser which has plenty of stock, however other 1.5mm, M2 standoffs will also be applicable.

the drawing shows:

This should be used with an M2 4mm length bolt (2x PCB thickness + standoff = ~4.5mm)

Position drawing

Software

We support AP Periph based firmware's for our CAN node. Our node is compatible with the matek L431 firmwares. We may release our own customised firmwares in future.

We can flash a custom firmware on your request.

Contact us for firmware modifications

Environmental

Based on environmental ratings for the components and board manufacturer statements. Not a tested figure by Unmanned Avionics.

The boards can be conformally coated on request

  • Temperature > -20 °C to 85 °C ambient temperature

QA Testing

We test every board we dispatch. Our process is:

  • Mount the node to a test carrier

  • Upload testing firmware

  • Our software checks every pin is functioning as expected

  • Upload customer firmware

  • Check node status can be seen through CAN interface (if applicable)

  • Package for dispatch

The mating connector required for your design is the Hirose DF37NC(1.5)-40DS-0.4V(51)

The footprint can be downloaded from here

M2 2mm STANDOFF, including footprint & CAD

https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/products/detail/hirose-electric-co-ltd/DF37NC-1-5-40DS-0-4V-51/8558515
https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/models/8558515
https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/Wurth-Elektronik/9774015243R?qs=KRpiEsko4Hn%252B9nqZC9rJ6g%3D%3D
https://firmware.ardupilot.org/AP_Periph/stable/
https://unmannedavionics.uk/products/micro-node
The UA Micro Node
Conformal coating application, image from the factory during production
Hirose DF37NC(1.5)-40DS-0.4V(51)
Pinout mapping
SMT standoff
9774015243R Drawing
SMT thread positions and connector positions for carrier board, with the node outline