Cytron Technologies CT-UNO User manual

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CT-UNO
CT UNO (Arduino Uno Compatible)
User's Manual
V1.0
Nov 2014
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INDEX
1. Introduction 3
2. Packing List 4
3. Product Specification 5
4. Dimension 6
5. Board Layout 7
6. Hardware Installation 9
7. Getting Started 13
8. Warranty 15
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1. INTRODUCTION
CT-UNO is a Cytron version of Arduino Uno. This board combines the simplicity of the
UNO’s Optiboot bootloader (which load program faster), the stability of the FTDI and the R3
shield compatibility of the latest Arduino UNO R3.
CT-UNO has all the amazing features Arduino UNO offer. 14 Digital I/O pins with 6 PWM
pins, 6 Analog inputs, UART, SPI, external interrupts, not to forget the I2C too. The SDA,
SCL and IOREF pins which being broken out on UNO R3 are on CT-UNO too. We has also
populated the ISP header pins (SPI and power). With this, CT-UNO will be compatible with
all Arduino UNO's shield.
CT-UNO comes with following features:
●SMD ATmega328 microcontroller with Optiboot (UNO) Bootloader.
●USB Programming Facilitated by the Ubiquitous FTDI FT231X (more stable).
●Input voltage: DC7-15V.
●On board 1A (maximum) 5V voltage regulator.
●On board 500mA (maximum) 3.3V voltage regulator.
●0-5V digital outputs with 3.3V compatible inputs.
●14 Digital I/O Pins (6 PWM outputs).
●6 Analog Inputs (Can be digital I/O too).
●ISP 6-pin Header.
●32k Flash Memory.
●16MHz Clock Speed.
●R3 Shield Compatible.
●TX, RX, Power, pin 13 LEDs are moved to edge.
●Utilize USB Micro-B socket.
●White PCB!
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2. PACKING LIST
Please check the parts and components according to the packing list. If there are any parts
missing, please contact us at [email protected] immediately.
CT-UNO comes with:
●1 x CT-UNO board.
Optional add-on:
●12V 2A AC to DC Adapter
●USB Micro B cable
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3. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
CT-UNO is designed to offer starting up platform for development. The specification of
ATmega328p used should be referred.
Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Min
Max
Unit
Input Voltage via Adapter (Recommended)
7
15
V
Input Voltage via Adapter (Limits)
6
20
V
IMAX (5V) (from on-board 5V Voltage regulator)*
-
1
A
IMAX (3.3V) (from on-board 3.3V Voltage regulator)
-
500
mA
* With Vin at 12V
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4. DIMENSION
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5. BOARD LAYOUT
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A
Reset Button
B
Micro USB B Type Connector (Female)
C
RX LED Indicator (Serial)
D
TX LED Indicator (Serial)
E
Programmable LED
F
Power LED Indicator
G
Adapter Socket (2.1mm)
H
Extra Pads
I
Arduino R3 Standard Header
J
ISP Header Pin
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Reset Button
Reset button can be used to reset/restart the CT-UNO program.
Micro USB B Type Connector (Female)
This connector is for USB connection to upload program or power up via USB cable. A USB
micro-B type cable is needed.
RX LED Indicator (Serial)
RX LED lights up when there have data transfer from USB to ATmega328.
TX LED Indicator (Serial)
TX LED lights up when there have data transfer from ATmega328 to USB.
Programmable LED
Programmable LED is active HIGH and it is connected to pin 13.
Power LED Indicator
Power LED will light ON once the board is powered.
Adapter Socket (2.1mm)
DC power adaptor socket for user to plug in DC adapter. The input voltage should be ranged
from 7 to 15V.
Extra Pads
This extra pad allow CT-UNO to be stacked on strip/donut board.
Arduino R3 Standard Header
CT-UNO can be stacked with Arduino shield.
ISP Header Pin
User can upload Arduino Uno bootloader firmware using AVR programmer (e.g. AVR
USBasp) through this pin.
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6. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
6.1 CT-UNO power supply
CT-UNO power source is either from 12V power adapter (via DC jack) or USB cable. If
CT-UNO is powered using both supply (12V adapter and USB cable) it will automatically
choose power from adapter.
●CT-UNO is being powered using adapter.
●CT-UNO is being powered using USB cable.
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●If CT-UNO is powered with both 12V Power adapter and USB cable, it will
automatically choose power from power adapter.
6.2 Downloading bootloader firmware
CT-UNO provide ISP for user uploading Arduino Uno bootloader firmware. User can use
AVR programmer (e.g. AVR USBasp) to upload firmware to ATmega328p.
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6.3 Interface CT-UNO
●CT-UNO is Arduino Uno compatible, so it can be stacked with all Arduino UNO
compatible shields. Below is example LCD Keypad shield stacked onto CT-UNO.
●This is example of wireless remote mobile omni robot that uses CT-UNO,
SHIELD-XBEE and FD04A-R2 board.
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●CT-UNO can also be stacked onto standard (0.1” pitch to pitch) strip/donut board. User
need to solder header pins at outer side (left and right) to stack CT-UNO onto strip/donut
board.
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7. GETTING STARTED
7.1 Get a CT-UNO board and USB cable
You will need a CT-UNO and USB Micro B Cable to start.
7.2 Download the Arduino Environment
Get the latest Arduino IDE from http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software.
When the download finishes, unzip the downloaded file. Make sure to preserve the folder
structure. Double-click the folder to open it. There should be a few files and sub-folders
inside.
7.3 Connect the CT-UNO
CT-UNO automatically draw power from either the USB connection to the computer or an
external power supply. To start, just connect CT-UNO board to laptop/computer using USB
micro B cable. The PWR LED (green) will light up to indicate the board are being powered.
7.4 Install the drivers
●Plug in your board and wait for Windows to begin it's driver installation process. After a
few moments, the process will fail, despite its best efforts. If the driver installation
succeed, it means you already use FTDI device with your computer before.
●In the case of fail, you can download the latest FTDI driver on FTDI website. Choose
appropriate operating system. (http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm). After
download is complete, proceed with the installation.
●If the driver installation succeed, you should have the COM port number for your
CT-UNO board.
7.5 Launch the Arduino IDE
Double click on arduino.exe.
7.6 Open blink example
Go to Files -> Examples -> 01.Basics -> Blink.
7.7 Select your board
Go to Tools -> Board ->Arduino Uno.
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7.8 Select CT-UNO serial port number
Go to Tools -> Serial Port -> select your CT-UNO COM port number.
7.9 Upload the program
●Now, simply click the "Upload" button in the environment. Wait a few seconds - you
should see the RX and TX leds on the board flashing. If the upload is successful, the
message "Done uploading." will appear in the status bar.
●A few seconds after the upload finishes, you should see the pin 13 (L) LED on the board
start to blink (in orange). If it does, congratulations! You've gotten CT-UNO
up-and-running.
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8. WARRANTY
●Product warranty is valid for 12 months.
●Warranty only applies to manufacturing defect.
●Damaged caused by misuse is not covered under warranty
●Warranty does not cover freight cost for both ways.
Prepared by:
Cytron Technologies Sdn. Bhd.
No. 16, Jalan Industri Ringan Permatang Tinggi 2,
Kawasan Industri Ringan Permatang Tinggi,
14100 Simpang Ampat,
Penang, Malaysia.
Tel: +604 - 504 1878
Fax: +604 - 504 0138
URL: www.cytron.com.my
Email:  [email protected]
[email protected]
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