OBJEX Link v1.6
OBJEX Link v1.6 is the default version of the series. This version of OBJEX Link is designed to provide high computing power with the largest number of GPIOs. With the compromise of slightly increasing power consumption. The board is very compact and can be used for various IoT applications and more. It is possible to install two M0 modules or one M1 module. The board has been optimized for higher energy efficiency than other boards with the same microcontroller(ESP32-PICO-D4).
IoT Applications: Smart Home & Cities, IIOT, Predictive Maintenance, Agriculture Automation.
It's also ideal for rapid prototyping, advanced research projects, and robotics projects.
- Compact size 24x24mm, high component density
- Modular design for a wide range of applications
- Designed to ensure easy reuse
- Low power consumption with Ultra Deep Sleep mode
- Based on ESP32-PICO-D4
- WiFi & BLE 4.2 connectivity
- Over 17 GPIOs and 4ports(input only)
- USB-C Type 2.0
- Tiny battery connector
- Compatible with Arduino and MicroPython
- Battery manager(fast-charge)
- Support for external PSRAM
Block diagram - OBJEX Link v1.6
The picture below shows the OBJEX Link v1.6 pinout of its two M0 slots. As you can see some pins like SDA and SCL are present on both M0 slots in order to use at best all pins in the two slots.
For more information on individual GPIOs, we recommend reading the datasheet of the microcontroller used by OBJEX Link v1.6.
Battery level (GPIO34) With this GPIO it is possible to detect the charge level of the battery.
The circuit to detect the battery charge level
USB-Status (GPIO35) This GPIO returns a high or low signal if the board is powered through the USB-C connector.
The circuit to detect the USB-C status
RGB-IN (GPIO23)
RGB Led
IO_SlimStack_rev1.6.pdf
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OBJEX_LINK-Rev1.6.pdf
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All tests concerning the consumption and energy performance of the board have been carried out using the following tools: Power Profiler Kit II and RIGOL DS1054Z.
Board status | Average | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
Idle | 33.6 | 45.7 | mA |
WiFi On | 57.9 | 370 | mA |
Bluetooth On | 83.5 | 186.5 | mA |
Deep Sleep | 4.39 | 5.23 | mA |
Ultra Deep Sleep | 40.77 | 42.40 | uA |
The test was done by running a web server on OBJEX Link v1.6, then trying to stress the board.
This mode of operation of the board allows you to remove power from all components connected to 3V3. In order to use this mode of the board, it is sufficient to connect PWR_EN to Vbatt. You need an external module or for example the protoboard, you can manage the mode via software by developing a suitable module.
PowerConsumptionCharts-OBJEX Link v1.6.pdf
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Microcontroller | ESP32-PICO-D4 / 240MHz dual core |
I/O | ADC, SPI, PWM, UART, I2C, I2S |
Modules type | x2 M0 or x1 M1 |
USB | USB-C Type 2.0 |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (802.11n up to 150 Mbps) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 4.2 BR/EDR and Bluetooth LE |
LDO | Vin = 5V / Vout = 3.3V |
Battery manager | 1A Maximum |
Battery type | LiPo / Li-Ion |
Operating temperature range | −40°C to 85°C |
Dimensions | 24mm x 24mm |
PCB Thickness | 1.6mm |
Thickness(PCB with USB-C) | 5mm |
Weight | 2.87g |
OBJEX Link v1.6 is currently an experimental prototype, but all components used are RoHS compliant.
OBJEX Link v1.6 does not yet have all the certifications needed for mass sale. Currently, only a few prototypes are distributed for testing and research purposes, and not for real use on IoT devices.
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